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. Record security access

1.1 Obtain client access requirements and clearance levels according to organisational requirements

1.2 Issue computer or network user account and password details to client

1.3 Provide security documentation and access to client

1.4 Record user account and security access details to maintain system integrity and assist later auditing

2. Record software licences

2.1 Determine what licensed software is used within the organisation

2.2 Maintain records of licence number and location

2.3 Check personal computers and network for illegal software

2.4 Report illegal software to appropriate person

3. Carry out system backup

3.1 Create or review organisational backup schedule

3.2 Complete file backups according to schedule

3.3 Label and store backups according to organisational requirements

3.4 Maintain record of backups

4. Restore system backup

4.1 Determine and test restore procedures according to organisational guidelines

4.2 Complete a restore under supervision of an appropriate person

4.3 Record completed restore according to organisational guidelines

5. Apply security access controls

5.1 Document security access as per clearance guidelines set by management

5.2 Maintain a security access register in line with organisational guidelines to record which client or groups have access to which resources

5.3 Identify the security controls on the file system provided by the operating system

5.4 Apply effective access control on files and directories

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3

• Interprets and evaluates a range of textual information to maintain effective methods while adhering to appropriate standards

Writing

1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.4, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2

• Records detailed information incorporating both factual and professional language that adheres to organisational standards

Oral Communication

1.2, 2.4, 4.2

• Provides information using language appropriate to environment and audience
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

1.4, 2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.4

• Extracts and evaluates the mathematical information embedded in a range of tasks and texts to maintain records for internal reference

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4

• Appreciates the implications of legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own work, and is beginning to recognise some general legal principles applicable in relation to security access and software

Interact with others

2.4, 4.2

• Selects the appropriate form, channel and mode of communication when reporting illegal software use
• Contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability when completing a restore under supervision

Get the work done

All

• Takes responsibility for planning and organising own work, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency, and considering how to link with the work of others
• Implements actions as per plan, making slight adjustments if necessary
• Selects from a range of pre-determined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account
• Monitors and controls access to digitally stored and transmitted information

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTSAS304 Provide basic system administration

ICASAS304A Provide basic system administration

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.