Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine operating system and software and hardware requirements

1.1 Assess client software and licensing requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system

1.2 Assess hardware requirements

1.3 Analyse requirements against local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and wireless networks within organisational guidelines

1.4 Evaluate client requirements according to organisational guidelines, corporate purchasing procedures and budget

2. Obtain deployment software to automate deployment

2.1 Evaluate deployment software according to client requirements and organisational guidelines

2.2 Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications, including support arrangements and licensing

2.3 Acquire software and licences according to organisational procedures

2.4 Store software licences and manuals according to organisational guidelines

3. Automate installation of operating system via network

3.1 Plan and deploy operating system according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients

3.2 Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications

3.3 Install updates and patches

4. Automate installation of software packages via network

4.1 Plan and deploy software packages according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients

4.2 Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications

4.3 Install updates and patches

5. Test and sign off

5.1 Test installed operating system and software for error-free performance, identifying and resolving problems

5.2 Determine and document security and licensing issues

5.3 Obtain client evaluation and feedback to ensure that client requirements have been met

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

• Recognises and interprets technical, licensing and organisational information to determine business requirements

Writing

1.3, 5.2

• Develops material for a specific audience, using clear and detailed language in order to convey explicit information

Oral Communication

2.2, 5.3

• Uses active listening, observational and questioning techniques in order to identify information and confirm, clarify or revise understanding
• Uses specific and relevant language to obtain information to determine job requirements

Numeracy

1.4

• Uses mathematical formulas and calculations to estimate and plan costs according to business budgets

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1-2.4, 5.2

• Appreciates the implications of legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own work

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.3, 5.1

• Determines job priorities, resources and equipment, and works logically and systematically
• Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks
• Uses analytical processes to respond to deployment and configuration issues in the immediate work context
• Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTNWK411 Deploy software to networked computers

ICANWK411A Deploy software to networked computers

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.