Unit of competency details
ICTICT445 - Connect and configure devices and hardware components (Release 1)
Summary
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| 1 1 (this release) |
21/Jul/2020 |
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Unit of competency
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Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 031305 | Computer Engineering | 21/Jul/2020 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1
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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and configure devices and hardware components including mobile devices.
It applies to individuals who use a range of technical skills to configure and connect a device to other devices and maintain system components in a home or workplace environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
General ICT
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Identify devices and hardware components
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1.1 Identify and categorise types of devices, including their components and characteristics that require installation and configuration
1.2 Identify and categorise peripheral hardware components that require installation and configuration
1.3 Define purpose, characteristics and suitability of device types and peripheral hardware components according to installation and configuration requirements
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2. Plan and configure device components
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2.1 Develop and document installation and configuration plan, with prioritised task and contingency arrangements, according to installation and configuration requirements
2.2 Obtain approval for plan from required personnel
2.3 Install and configure components according to plan, installation procedures and technical specifications
2.4 Test components and confirms error-free, enhanced performance
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3. Evaluate modified system
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3.1 Evaluate device connectivity according to vendor and technical specifications
3.2 Seek and respond to user feedback and update any identified performance issues
3.3 Evaluate and confirm device changes with client and required personnel
3.4 Document finalised process and outcomes and submit to required personnel
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Skill
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Description
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Learning
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- Uses each experience to reflect on ways in which variables impact on outcomes and to gain insights into what constitute effective strategies and practices for future work
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Numeracy
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- Identifies and interprets numerical data associated with device and component specifications
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Reading
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- Interprets and analyses online and hard copy documentation containing complex Information Communications Technology (ICT) related terminology, acronyms and concepts
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Writing
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- Uses spelling, grammar and plain English to articulate to audience
- Uses ICT specific terminology, diagrams and syntax to convey explicit recommendations, requirements and information
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Initiative and enterprise
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- Develops strategies to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they contribute to longer term operational and organisational goals
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Planning and organising
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- Identifies implications of organisational policies and procedures when negotiating, planning and undertaking work
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Problem solving
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- Responds to familiar problems requiring immediate attention, quickly drawing on past experience to devise solutions
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Self-management
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- Keeps up to date with organisational policies and procedures applicable to own rights and responsibilities
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Technology
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- Interprets purpose, needs and limitations when selecting devices and applications for different tasks
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTICT421 Connect, maintain and configure hardware components.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- connect and configure at least one device and at least two related and required components.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- install components across at least three different situations and account for at least one unexpected contingency
- modify system’s hardware, internal hardware and peripheral hardware components according to task requirements
- plan modification and connection of hardware, internal hardware and peripheral hardware components according to vendor and technical specifications
- test components and rectify identified problems.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- different types, characteristics and functions of different devices, hardware, internal hardware and peripheral hardware components including:
- types
- characteristics
- functions
- diagnostic and testing hardware and software tools, systems and functions
- operating systems (OS) related to configuration and testing
- industry standard hardware and software products
- organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
- installation and configuration plans for component installation.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
- devices, including required hardware, internal hardware and peripheral components for installation and configuration, including:
- a mobile smartphone
- tablet
- computer
- industry standard performance testing software
- technical manuals, tools and test equipment.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2
