Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain ICT system integrity

Maintain ICT system integrity

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS205
State Code
AUW16
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to protect and secure stand-alone or networked client server environments.It applies to technical support individuals who are required to maintain workflow and quality processes in a small or large office environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out system backup
  • 1.1 Create and review organisational backup schedule
  • 1.2 Determine storage media and hardware for backups
  • 1.3 Ensure backups are carried out according to the schedule
  • 1.4 Label and store backups according to organisational standards
  • 1.5 Maintain records of backups
2. Restore system backup
  • 2.1 Determine and test restoration procedures according to organisational standards
  • 2.2 Restore data under instruction from an appropriate person
  • 2.3 Restore data according to organisational standards
  • 2.4 Document and report on backup results
3. Maintain virus protection
  • 3.1 Maintain and update virus protection software according to operating system in use
  • 3.2 Carry out virus scanning and report detected viruses to appropriate person
  • 3.3 Remove viruses and update scanning software
4. Follow copyright procedures and record software licences where appropriate
  • 4.1 Identify copyright procedures for licensed software used by the organisation
  • 4.2 Maintain records of licence number and location
  • 4.3 Monitor operation and use of licensed software where applicable
  • 4.4 Check personal computers and networks to ensure software compliance
  • 4.5 Report licensing anomalies related to software to an appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8052 ICASAS205A Maintain IT system integrity Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS69 ICTSAS213 Maintain the integrity of ICT systems Unit of competency