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Title
Assist a person to learn to use a computer application
Level
5
Credits
15
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: define
requirements for assisting a person to learn to use a computer
application; and conduct, and evaluate a session to assist a
person to learn to use a computer application. The
performance of all outcomes is to a standard that is expected in
a professional environment.
Classification
Computing > Computer Support
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Open. The credit value of this unit standard is calculated
assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to apply
the principles of training for computer applications.
Explanatory notes
1
The term computer application refers to software operated by end-users rather than
the computer system itself, e.g. wordprocessing.
2
Performance of all outcomes is to be carried out in accordance with organisation
standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and
procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication,
health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is
the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
3
Performance of all outcomes is to be completed within the normal range of time that
would be expected in a professional environment, e.g. in a commercial or
government organisation.
4
Performance of all outcomes is to be within the normal range of cost, or cost
estimate, that would be expected in a commercial environment.
5
Performance of all outcomes complies with the laws of New Zealand, especially with
regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.
This unit standard is
expiring
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Define requirements for assisting a person to learn to use a computer application.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A review of person’s learning objectives identifies the scope and purpose of the
assistance.
1.2
A review of learning objectives identifies and explains the feasibility of the
objectives.
1.3
An analysis of current abilities identifies generic and application specific skill
levels with respect to the scope of the assistance.
1.4
A proposal for assistance meets the learning objectives and falls within the
identified scope.
1.5
A review procedure is adopted which ensures the final outcome meets the
person’s requirements.
Outcome 2
Conduct a session to assist a person to learn to use a computer application.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The outline of learning objectives for each part of the session allows the person
to identify the purpose of each part.
2.2
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Facilitating practice of a process allows the person to experience how a process
is applied to achieve an outcome.
expiring
2.3
The explanation and demonstration of a process allows the person to see how
the process is applied to achieve an outcome.
2.4
Facilitating practice of a process ensures the person has confidence in their
ability to apply a process to achieve an outcome.
2.5
If the session does not match the person’s ability, the session is modified to
match their ability.
2.6
If the session does not maintain the person’s motivation, the session is modified
to maintain their motivation.
Outcome 3
Evaluate a session to assist an individual to learn to use a computer application.
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Evidence requirements
3.1
The evaluation of the person’s satisfaction with the session allows
improvements to be made in future sessions.
3.2
The evaluation of the person’s needs with respect to the scope of the session
outlines a process for meeting further learning needs.
3.3
The assessment of the person’s performance during the session allows a report
of their performance to be produced.
3.4
A teacher evaluation of the session allows improvements to be made in future
sessions.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
8 July 1996
31 December 2015
Revision
2
28 November 2000
31 December 2015
Review
3
17 October 2008
31 December 2015
Rollover
4
21 July 2011
31 December 2015
Rollover
5
16 April 2015
31 December 2017
0011
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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