Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to choose appropriate hardware and software and to design a server. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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ICAA4041C |
Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs |
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ICAI4029C |
Install network hardware to a network |
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ICAS3120C |
Configure and administer a network operating system |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Choose server application |
1.1. Determine and analyse requirements and collect possible server designs 1.2. Analyse client needs to determine specifications of server 1.3. Identify and research available applications 1.4. Identify server applications and features 1.5. Analyse server applications with reference to identified requirements 1.6. Provide alternative solutions , including system requirements and make options available to client 1.7. Select and source server application |
2. Choose network operating system |
2.1. Identify the network operating system features with reference to required server solution 2.2. Research available network operating system based on technical specification and capability and requirements 2.3. Analyse the most suitable network operating system with reference to identified requirements and current and projected needs 2.4. Choose the most suitable network operating system based on technical and business requirements |
3. Select server components |
3.1. Identify server components with reference to required server application and server features 3.2. Identify product specifications and limitations 3.3. Identify and analyse system interdependencies, including hardware prior to selection 3.4. Provide alternative solutions with reference to required server application and server features |
4. Design server |
4.1. Review vendor design and specified server for design applicability 4.2. Document server design and specifications 4.3. Analyse server design against requirements of the client 4.4. Test server for benchmarking against client specification and requirements 4.5. Make required changes to the design from the outcomes of the design testing |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
Features of a range of hardware components, including:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic. The demonstration of competency may also require self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others. Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Client may include but is not limited to: |
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Requirements may be in reference to: |
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Server -one or more servers depending on size and functionality of website and may include: |
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Server application |
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Network operating system may include features relating to: |
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Business requirements may include: |
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System may include but is not limited to: |
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Hardware may include but is not limited to: |
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Solution may include but is not limited to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Analyse and Design |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |