ICAICT102A Operate Word-Processing Applications
The assessment Task is based on your ability to create a report - a Word document.
How to prepare a report with an example is linked here. (This opens as a Word document).


Your report will reflect on the elements and performance criteria and will be based on an open topic of interest to you. The topic is open and is something that you are interested in and want to Internet research for more information. Make it work for you.

What actually is a report?

A report is written for a clear purpose and to a particular audience. Specific information and evidence are presented, analysed and applied to a particular problem or issue. The information is presented in a clearly structured format making use of sections and headings so that the information is easy to locate and follow.

It is not an essay!

Your report topic is open. Something that you are interested in and want to Internet research for more information. Make it work for you.

 

Your Report will have a structure:

1/. A Title page.

2/. A Footer, with page

3/. Narrow margins.

4/. A Title for each page.

5/. One page per sub-topic.

6/. Insert pictures with wrapping tight.

7/. Use a table for the Table of Contents - page two and modify table rows and columns.

8/. You will need to print preview your final document and print it double sided.

 

Elements and Performance Criteria

Main Criteria Assessment Criteria Signed Off

1. Apply OHS practices

1.1 Use workplace ergonomic work practices and strategies
1.2 Organise work area ensuring an ergonomic work environment

 

2. Create documents

2.1 Open word-processing application, create document and add data according to information requirements
2.2 Use document templates as required
2.3 Use simple formatting tools when creating the document
2.4 Save document to directory

 

3. Customise basic settings to meet page layout conventions

3.1 Adjust page layout to meet information requirements
3.2 Open and view different toolbars
3.3 Change font format to suit the purpose of the document
3.4 Change alignment and line spacing according to document information requirements
3.5 Modify margins to suit the purpose of the document
3.6 Open and switch between several documents

 

4. Format documents

4.1 Use formatting features and styles as required
4.2 Highlight and copy text from another area in the document or from another active document
4.3 Insert headers and footers to incorporate necessary data
4.4 Save document in another file format
4.5 Save and close document to a storage device

 

5. Create tables

5.1 Insert standard table into document
5.2 Change cells to meet information requirements
5.3 Insert and delete columns and rows as necessary
5.4 Use formatting tools according to style requirements

 

6. Add images

6.1 Insert appropriate images into document and customise as necessary
6.2 Position and resize images to meet document formatting needs

 

7. Print documents

7.1 Preview document in print preview mode
7.2 Select basic print settings
7.3 Print document or part of document from printer

  

Method of Assessment:

The following criteria are appropriate for this unit:

  • Verbal and written questioning to assess the candidate’s knowledge of word-processing operations.
  • Direct observation of the candidate creating and formatting documents.
  • Review of documents prepared by candidate demonstrating word-processing skills, including formatting, tables and images.