Release 

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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. Establish safe work practices

1.1 Determine, record and apply relevant legal requirements and work health and safety (WHS) standards to the installation and maintenance of computer hardware

1.2 Determine, record and apply requirements specified by hardware manufacturers

1.3 Determine, record and apply safe work practices, taking into account legal and manufacturer requirements

2. Establish location requirements for hardware and peripherals

2.1 Determine and apply suitable environmental conditions for hardware and peripherals

2.2 Determine and apply system protection devices where appropriate

2.3 Determine and apply requirements when moving hardware

2.4 Determine and apply suitable storage principles for hardware and associated peripherals and media

3. Establish maintenance practices

3.1 Determine maintenance requirements specified by the equipment manufacturer

3.2 Produce maintenance schedules

3.3 Perform diagnostic functions, including replacing suspect components with other serviceable components and reloading associated software

3.4 Determine whether unserviceable components are replaceable through warranty, replacement or upgrade

3.5 Perform diagnostic functions using the operating system and third party diagnostic tools

4. Determine appropriate hardware quality standards

4.1 Consider and apply business requirements in respect of hardware matters

4.2 Determine and apply quality standards to the selection of appropriate hardware and associated peripherals

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2

• Researches and interprets a range of texts to identify requirements and standards, compare technical specifications, and identify solutions to new and emerging issues to maintain the environment

Writing

1.1-1.3, 3.2

• Uses simple vocabulary to record key information in a sequential manner to maintain the appropriate standards and for internal reference

Oral Communication

3.5

• Presents factual information in a clear manner, using specific and appropriate language

Numeracy

3.2, 4.1

• Recognises and applies familiar measurements relating to time durations and uses mathematical calculations to measure and calculate amounts

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.3, 4.1, 4.2

• Takes some personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements by establishing safe work practices

Get the work done

All

• Plans and implements routine tasks and workload, making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, and seeks assistance in setting priorities
• Makes low-impact decisions within familiar situations, based on a range of predefined or routine solutions and evaluates the effectiveness of the outcome
• Responds to predictable routine problems and implements standard or logical solutions
• Identifies ideas for other applications and considers them in current contexts
• Uses digital technology for basic reading, recording and searching information, and communications, following routine procedures and security requirements

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTSAS303 Care for computer hardware

ICASAS303A Care for computer hardware

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.