Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Version 2. Added performance criteria under elements 3 and 4. A range of minor editorial changes. Outcomes deemed equivalent. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Version 1. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage virtualisation technologies with the goal of providing a more efficient and reliable information and communications technology (ICT) environment.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to senior networking staff responsible for managing virtualisation technologies.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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
1. Manage resources |
1.1. Monitor and adjust resources to ensure virtual environment performance functions according to enterprise requirements 1.2. Verify functionality of virtual environment |
2. Manage virtual machines |
2.1. Use migration tools to convert a physical machine to a virtual machine 2.2. Select appropriate deployment methods for a virtual machine 2.3. Create and deploy a virtual machine using installation media 2.4. Create and deploy a virtual machine using automated templates 2.5. Use virtual machine snapshots to reverse or implement changes to a virtual machine |
3. Ensure high availability |
3.1. Plan and design strategy to ensure virtual environment high availability 3.2. Identify and select suitable resources for high availability implementation, according to enterprise requirements 3.3. Configure virtual machine environment to ensure high availability 3.4. Configure virtual machine environment to provide live migration 3.5. Plan and design backup strategy 3.6. Back up and recover a virtual machine using and integrating third-party tools |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills |
communication skills to:
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. |
Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Range Statement
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.
Resources may include availability of: |
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Enterprise requirements may include: |
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Functionality may include: |
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Migration tools may include: |
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Physical machine may include: |
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Installation media may include: |
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Snapshots may include: |
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High availability may relate to use of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Networking