Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to install operating system software and to make adjustments as a means of optimising the system to accommodate business and client needs. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster:
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Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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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. Determine function of operating systems |
1.1. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the purposes of the operating system 1.2. Distinguish between batch system, real-time system, multi-tasking system 1.3. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of operating system , including file system, memory management, process scheduling 1.4. Identify and demonstrate management of virtual memory |
2. Obtain operating system |
2.1. Contact operating system vendors to obtain technical specifications and system requirements 2.2. Document adjustment recommendations and provide to appropriate person 2.3. Determine and apply knowledge of licensing, hardware and security requirements |
3. Install, configure and optimise operating system |
3.1. Install, configure and test the operating system software in accordance with installation procedures and organisational requirements 3.2. Optimise the system to meet organisational requirements 3.3. Document the system according to organisational requirements 3.4. Install the operating system with minimal disruption to client or users |
4. Provide instruction to meet new software requirements |
4.1. Provide one-to-one instruction about changes to the client or users as required 4.2. Obtain client evaluation about new system to ensure requirements are met, using appropriate feedback mechanism |
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 |
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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 person will require access to:
Operating System software and technical documentation |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specified problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available. 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, for example:
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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Operating System may include but is not limited to: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Software may include but is not limited to: |
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Feedback mechanism may include: |
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Organisational requirements may include but are not limited to: |
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Client may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Implement |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |