Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement components of systems backup, restore, security and licensing in a stand-alone or client server environment.
It applies to individuals who, while working under limited supervision, have responsibility in a frontline technical support capacity to exercise discretion and judgement, using appropriate knowledge to provide assistance.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Systems administration and support
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3 |
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Writing |
1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.4, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 2.4, 4.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.4, 2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4 |
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Interact with others |
2.4, 4.2 |
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Get the work done |
All |
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Unit Mapping 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 |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2