Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, install, configure and use computer operating systems and basic computer hardware. This involves configuring the operating system to work with a variety of hardware peripherals and types of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment.
It applies to those who work under supervision and provide support to others. This includes individuals who apply a range of configuration skills to use and solve issues in operating systems and hardware.
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 Identify and discuss differences between industry standard computer operating systems 1.2 Determine ICT organisational requirements and specifications 1.3 Identify and select operating system and application software according to required task 1.4 Identify internal and external hardware components |
2. Install and configure operating system, application software and hardware components |
2.1 Identify relationship between application software, operating system and hardware 2.2 Install and configure operating system according to organisational requirements 2.3 Identify functions associated with operating system and associated boot process 2.4 Use graphical user interface and command line interface and perform basic tasks according to task requirements 2.5 Install and configure application software on operating system 2.6 Configure operating system to work with required hardware components according to organisational procedures |
3. Optimise operating system and hardware components and seek feedback |
3.1 Optimise operating system using tools and vendor utilities 3.2 Customise graphical user interface and command line interface using command line techniques 3.3 Install identified hardware drivers and check functionality 3.4 Seek review and feedback from required personnel and confirm actions were completed |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
SKILL |
DESCRIPTION |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Planning and organising |
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Technology |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTICT201 Use computer operating systems and hardware.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2