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DEMONSTRATE DIGITAL LITERACY
UNIT CODE: IT/OS/ICTA/BC/03/4/A
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to effectively demonstrate digital literacy in a working
environment. It entails identifying and using digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops
and desktop PCs for purposes of communication and performing work related tasks at the work
place.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
outcomes which make performance for each of the elements.
up workplace function
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range
1. Identify computer 1.1 Appropriate computer software is identified according to

software and
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manufacturer’s specification
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hardware 1.2 Appropriate computer hardware is identified according to
manufacturer’s specification
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2. Apply security 2.1 Data security and privacy are classified in accordance with the
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hardware, 2.2 Security and control measures are applied in accordance with
software laws governing protection of ICT
2.3 Computer threats and crimes are detected.
2.4 Protection against computer crimes is undertaken in accordance
with laws governing protection of ICT
3. Apply computer 3.1 Basic word processing concepts are applied in resolving
software in workplace tasks
solving tasks 3.2 Word processing utilities are applied in accordance with
workplace procedures
3.3 Data is manipulated on worksheet in accordance with office
procedures
4. Apply internet and 4.1 Electronic mail is applied in workplace communication in
email in accordance with office procedures
communication at 4.2 Office internet functions are defined and executed in accordance
workplace with office procedures
4.3 Network configuration and uses are determined in accordance
with office operations procedures
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RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply.
It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Range Variable
1. Appropriate • A collection of instructions that enable the user to interact
computer software with a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks.
may include but not • Computer tools that will help computer users interact with
limited to: the hardware in a computer.
2. Appropriate Collection of physical parts of a computer system. This

computer hardware includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse and
may include but not all the parts inside the computer case, such as the hard disk
limited to: drive, motherboard, video card,
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3. Data security and • Confidentiality
privacy may include • Cloud computing
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but not limited to: • Confidentiality
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Cyber terrorism
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• Integrity -but-curious data serving

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4. Security and control • Countermeasures and risk reduction

measures may • Cyber threat issues
include but not • Risk management
limited to:
5. Word processing Using a special program to create, edit, and print documents
concepts may include
but not limited to:
6. Network Organizing and maintaining information on the components of
configuration may a computer network
include but not
limited to:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

• Analytical skills
• Interpretation
• Typing
• Communication
• Computing (applying fundamental operations such as addition, subtraction, division and
multiplication)
• Using calculator
• Basic ICT skills
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Input and output devices

• Central processing Unit (CPU)
• Peripherals
• Storage Media
• Software concept
• Types of concept
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• Function of computer software
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• Security threats and control measures

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• Computer crimes
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• Detection and protection of computer crimes

• Laws governing protection of ICT
• Word processing;
o Functions and concepts of word processing.
o Documents and tables creation and manipulations
o Mail merging
o Word processing utilities
• Spread sheet;
o Meaning, formulae, function and charts, uses, layout, data
manipulation and application to cell
• Networking and Internet;
o Meaning, functions and uses of networking and internet.
o Electronic mail and world wide web
• Emerging trends and issues in ICT;
o Identify and apply emerging trends and issues in ICT
o Challenges posed by emerging trends and issues
EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1 Identified input, output, CPU and storage media devices of
computers in accordance to computer specification
1.2 Identified concepts, types and functions of computer software
according to operation manual
1.3 Identified and controlled security threats
1.4 Detected and protected computer crimes
1.5 Applied word processing in office tasks
1.6 Prepared work sheet and applied data to the cells in accordance to
workplace procedures
1.7 Used Electronic Mail for office communication as per workplace
procedure
1.8 Applied internet and World Wide Web for office tasks in
accordance with office procedures
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1.9 Applied laws governing protection of ICT
2. Resource 2.1 Smartphones
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Implications 2.2 Tablets
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2.3 Laptops and

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2.4 Desktop PCs

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2.5 Desktop computer

2.6 Lap top
2.7 Calculator
2.8 Internet
2.9 Smart phone
2.10 Operations Manuals
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Written Test
3.2 Demonstration
3.3 Practical assignment
3.4 Interview/Oral Questioning
3.5 Demonstration
4. Context of Competency may be assessed in an off and on the job setting
Assessment
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector,
information for workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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DEMONSTRATE DIGITAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE: IT/OS/ICTA/BC/03/4/A

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify computer 1.1 Appropriate computer software is identified according to

measures to data, technological situation

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2. Appropriate Collection of physical parts of a computer system. This

• Integrity -but-curious data serving

4. Security and control • Countermeasures and risk reduction

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

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• Input and output devices

Data security and privacy

• Security threats and control measures

• Detection and protection of computer crimes

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2.3 Laptops and

2.4 Desktop PCs

2.5 Desktop computer

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