Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, configure and use computer operating systems and basic computer hardware, including configuring the operating system to work with a variety of hardware peripherals and types of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment.
It applies to individuals who may work under supervision and provide support to others using a range of skills to identify and resolve issues.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
General ICT
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify operating system and hardware components |
1.1 Determine ICT organisational requirements and specifications 1.2 Identify and select the operating system 1.3 Identify appropriate external hardware components 1.4 Identify internal hardware components |
2. Install and configure operating system and application software with hardware components |
2.1 Install and configure the operating system to meet organisational requirements 2.2 Identify functions associated with the operating system and associated boot process 2.3 Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure 2.4 Use both the graphical user interface and the command line interface to perform basic tasks 2.5 Install or upgrade application software onto the operating system and hardware configuration 2.6 Determine the relationship between an application program, the operating system and hardware 2.7 Identify general differences between different computer platforms and their respective operating systems |
3. Optimise operating system and hardware components |
3.1 Optimise operating system, using included tools or third-party utilities 3.2 Customise the graphical user interface 3.3 Use techniques unique to the command line interface 3.4 Set up and configure external hardware components and check functionality 3.5 Install drivers as appropriate and check functionality |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.4, 2.1-2.7, 3.1-3.5 |
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Writing |
2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.7, 3.1-3.5 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTICT201 Use computer operations systems and hardware |
ICAICT201A Use computer operations systems and hardware |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2