ICT (SCQF 4) – Assessor guidance

Both tasks below must be completed

Task 1: Performing ICT operations

Carry out ICT activities related to your work that involve straightforward operations.

To do this you will have to:
♦ use straightforward tools, for example: file manager, print manager, control panels
♦ name and organise folders and sub-folders
♦ present information in a suitable way that is helpful to others, for example: display on screen, print out, play audio file, sharing files safely and securely


Task 2: Processing information

Carry out a range of straightforward ICT activities related to your work that involve familiar application software.

To do this you will have to:
♦ select and launch application software that is suitable for the tasks you are doing, for example: word processing, spreadsheet, database, media packages
♦ enter, process, and output data

Task 3: Finding information

Use ICT to find information relevant to your work.

To do this you will have to:

♦ use local or remote data sources, for example: internet, cloud-based storage and services, intranet, personal computing devices
♦ use appropriate search techniques, for example: choice of keywords, fields, or file names, phrases within quotes, find tools
♦ select relevant information that matches criteria, for example: date of information, UK information, media type, for example text, number, graphic, audio

Task 4: Keeping information safe

Demonstrate safe practice in using ICT to handle information.

To do this you will have to:
♦ recognise security risks and act accordingly, for example: keeping your own log-in and password secure
♦ taking precautions when online, engaging with multi factor authentication