Unit of competency Outline

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Support different operating systems

Support different operating systems

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS424
State Code
AUW46
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair boot up procedures in a variety of operating systems (OS).It applies to individuals who use technical and specialised knowledge and a systematic approach to troubleshooting and fault finding.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine organisation’s help desk procedures
  • 1.1 Review organisation’s technical support procedures
  • 1.2 Interrogate help desk system
  • 1.3 Liaise with client
2. Identify OS
  • 2.1 Examine operating system file and root structure
  • 2.2 Identify profile information
  • 2.3 Explore the help structure
  • 2.4 Observe boot process
3. Differentiate OS
  • 3.1 Compare and contrast features of OS
  • 3.2 Examine kernel file structures
  • 3.3 Determine currency of operating system
4. Analyse OS boot processes
  • 4.1 Analyse boot procedures
  • 4.2 Evaluate associated boot files
  • 4.3 Itemise boot procedures for different operating procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8085 ICASAS424A Support different operating systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS50 ICTSAS444 Repair operating systems boot up procedures Unit of competency