Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, acquire, evaluate and apply new technology to improve the organisation’s performance.
This unit applies to individuals who have achieved a degree of autonomy as information and communications technology (ICT) users and support staff engaged in ongoing review and research to identify and apply new technology or techniques to improve aspects of the organisation's activities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
General ICT
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to use new technology |
1.1 Review organisation’s goals and activities 1.2 Research new operational technologies that will advance the organisation’s goals and activities 1.3 Prepare evaluation checklist 1.4 Evaluate and select the most appropriate technologies 1.5 Acquire selected technology 1.6 Identify and use new or upgraded equipment where appropriate for the benefit of the organisation |
2. Use technology to assist in solving organisational problems |
2.1 Conduct testing of new or upgraded equipment 2.2 Use features and functions of new or upgraded equipment and software within the organisation 2.3 Access and use sources of information relating to new or upgraded equipment |
3. Evaluate new or upgraded technology performance |
3.1 Evaluate new or upgraded equipment for performance and usability against work health and safety (WHS) standards and evaluation criteria 3.2 Determine environmental considerations for new or upgraded equipment 3.3 Seek feedback from users, where appropriate 3.4 Document new technology in a method consistent with organisational guidelines |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3 |
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Reading |
1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 3.1-3.3 |
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Writing |
1.3, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
3.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.3, 1.4-1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTICT306 Migrate to new technology |
ICAICT306A Migrate to new technology |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2