PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD This unit standard is intended for people who need to be able to operate a personal computer either as a user of computers or as basic knowledge for a career in the ICT industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: Start up and shut down a personal computer system using standard and non standard methods. Change the configuration of a personal computer. Use personal computer operating system functions. Use operating system utilities. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.