Illinois Occupational Skill Standards: Information Technology End User Applications Cluster

Abstract

These skill standards for the information technology end user applications cluster are intended to be a guide to workforce preparation program providers in defining content for their programs and to employers to establish the skills and standards necessary for job acquisition. An introduction provides the Illinois perspective; Illinois Occupational Skill Standards and Credentialing Council requirements for occupational skill standards; sample format; occupational earnings and employment information; assumptions for these specific skill standards; and performance skill levels. The 36 skill standards are categorized into these 8 performance areas: general/multiapplications; word processing; spreadsheet; database; presentation; desktop information management; Internet/intranet; and electronic file management. Components of each skill standard are performance area; skill standard, including conditions of performance, work to be performed, and performance criteria; performance elements; and performance assessment criteria, with a listing of required testing, certification, and/or licensing; product; and process. Appendixes include a cluster-specific glossary; glossary; and listing of workplace skills. (YLB)