Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess organisational network and security policies

1.1 Identify organisational security policies and procedures

1.2 Identify security access and user privileges according to organisational requirements

1.3 Determine compatibility of identified security access user privileges to organisational requirements

2. Audit system assets

2.1 Conduct audit on system hardware and software assets according to organisational procedures and guidelines

2.2 Document audit findings according to organisational procedures

2.3 Lodge audit findings documents with required personnel

3. Protect assets from threats

3.1 Determine environmental threats to data

3.2 Determine data protection systems and controls according to organisational requirements

3.3 Implement data protection systems according to organisational requirements

3.4 Implement and test antivirus and anti-malware solutions according to vendor specifications and organisational requirements

4. Develop a backup solution

4.1 Determine data backup types compatible to organisational systems and requirements

4.2 Plan backup solution according to organisational requirements

4.3 Implement backup solution and restore backed up media

4.4 Implement real time backup and data sync solution according to organisational requirements

5. Monitor network performance

5.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools compatible to existing network

5.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools according to task requirements

5.3 Document network performance expectations and actual performance according to organisational procedures

5.4 Lodge document with required personnel

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication

• Uses verbal techniques to confirm information and requirements, communicate ideas and gather feedback

Reading

• Interprets textual information from relevant sources to identify software solutions and adherence to organisational security policies and procedures

Writing

• Prepares required documentation conveying explicit recommendations, requirements and information using specific and relevant language

Planning and organising

• Determines job priorities, resources and equipment, and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks

Problem solving

• Initiates standard procedures when applying solutions in networks, including systems management processes, and deploys rapid solutions to problems involving management of network assets

Self-management

• Demonstrates an understanding of, and compliance with, explicit organisational policies and procedures
• Takes responsibility for routine decision making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account

Technology

• Demonstrates an understanding of purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.