Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and configure a server as part of an upgrade to an existing network or the implementation of a new network. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Officers employed by telecommunications companies and IT networking provisioning companies who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of ICT networks apply the skills and knowledge in this unit when working on:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to install a server |
1.1. Prepare for work in line with site specific safety requirements and enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures 1.2. Notify customer to arrange access to site 1.3. Obtain server applications and features from appropriate person 1.4. Choose the most suitable server with reference to required server application and server features 1.5. Choose the most suitable network operating system features with reference to required server solution and technical requirements 1.6. Provide alternative server solutions with reference to required server application and server features 1.7. Review required installation options 1.8. Analyse data migration requirements 1.9. Apply backup and recovery requirements with reference to organisational policy 1.10. Analyse education and training requirements for support staff and in line with client , requirements and relevant enterprise policies 1.11. Create and document a deployment plan 1.12. Advise user group of deployment and potential down times |
2. Install and configure the server |
2.1. Backup and restore local data in preparation for installation 2.2. Install and configure the server as required by technical requirements and functional specifications 2.3. Install and undertake configuration activities using relevant operating system and application upgrades 2.4. Reconnect and reconfigure relevant connectivity devices |
3. Test the server and reconfigure the network |
3.1. Run the system testing for benchmarking against client specification and requirements according to test plan, and record outcomes 3.2. Analyse the error report and make changes as required 3.3. Test required changes or additions 3.4. Validate changes or additions against specifications |
4. Complete documentation and clean up work site |
4.1. Make and document server configuration and operational changes 4.2. Tabulate test results and complete all documentations for users 4.3. Complete client report and notify of status of the network 4.4. Clean up and restore worksite to client's satisfaction 4.5. Secure sign-off from appropriate person |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Server applications may include: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Server may include: |
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Network operating system may include latest versions of: |
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Requirements may be in reference to: |
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Client may include: |
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User may include: |
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System may include: |
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Configuration may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Telecommunications |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Telecommunications networks engineering |