Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain IT equipment and consumables
Maintain IT equipment and consumables
Unit of competency
National Code
ICASAS208A
ICASAS208A
State Code
D8055
D8055
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/09/2011
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/09/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain the operation of basic computer hardware and peripherals, including the replacement of consumables.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clean equipment
- 1.1 Access and verify cleaning supplies for usability on the selected equipment
- 1.2 Record maintenance actions undertaken according to organisational procedures
- 1.3 Clean equipment according to manufacturer specifications and organisational manuals
- 1.4 Ensure basic OHS principles and guidelines are followed
2. Replace and maintain consumables and supplies
- 2.1 Access consumables from storage points and record usage information according to organisational procedures
- 2.2 Replace consumables when needed and log the action undertaken
- 2.3 Dispose of consumables following environmental guidelines
- 2.4 Test equipment to ensure it is in working order at set time periods and according to organisational procedures
3. Maintain equipment
- 3.1 Establish which equipment requires maintenance
- 3.2 Maintain equipment according to organisational guidelines and manufacturer specifications
- 3.3 Document maintenance procedures performed according to organisational guidelines
- 3.4 Exercise care to prevent interruption of business activities during maintenance procedures
- 3.5 Store unused equipment devices according to manufacturer specifications and organisational guidelines
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.
Equipment may include:
hard drives
hubs
modems and other connectivity devices, such as digital subscriber line (DSL) modems
monitors
other peripheral devices
personal computers
personal digital assistants (PDA)
printers
switches
workstations.
OHS principles may include:
basic principles and responsibilities relating to ICT equipment:
disposal
environmental control
storage.
Consumables may include:
cartridges
cleaners
disks
paper
printer toners
ribbons
tapes.
Environmental guidelines may include:
disposal through an authorised body of redundant hardware, such as:
circuit boards
hard drives
motherboards
recycling
safe disposal of packaging, such as:
cardboard
paper
plastic
polystyrene.
Equipment may include:
hard drives
hubs
modems and other connectivity devices, such as digital subscriber line (DSL) modems
monitors
other peripheral devices
personal computers
personal digital assistants (PDA)
printers
switches
workstations.
OHS principles may include:
basic principles and responsibilities relating to ICT equipment:
disposal
environmental control
storage.
Consumables may include:
cartridges
cleaners
disks
paper
printer toners
ribbons
tapes.
Environmental guidelines may include:
disposal through an authorised body of redundant hardware, such as:
circuit boards
hard drives
motherboards
recycling
safe disposal of packaging, such as:
cardboard
paper
plastic
polystyrene.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
clean equipment following manufacturer specifications and OHS policy and procedures
replace and dispose of consumables according to regulations and organisational policy
test and maintain equipment in working order following OHS procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a site on which equipment maintenance may be carried out
use of equipment currently used in industry
relevant equipment documentation that may affect maintenance activities
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of suitable cleaning materials
direct observation of candidate replacing consumables
direct observation of candidate maintaining and testing equipment
review of documents, including maintenance procedures performed.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
clean equipment following manufacturer specifications and OHS policy and procedures
replace and dispose of consumables according to regulations and organisational policy
test and maintain equipment in working order following OHS procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a site on which equipment maintenance may be carried out
use of equipment currently used in industry
relevant equipment documentation that may affect maintenance activities
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of suitable cleaning materials
direct observation of candidate replacing consumables
direct observation of candidate maintaining and testing equipment
review of documents, including maintenance procedures performed.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0252 | ICAU2007B | Maintain equipment and consumables | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUW34 | ICTSAS208 | Maintain ICT equipment and consumables | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D555 | ICA20111 | Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology | Qualification |