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Evaluate ICT system status

Evaluate ICT system status

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS436
State Code
OBS58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to evaluate the status of a running system, covering both hardware and software aspects to determine system performance and reliability while Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system is still in an operational state.It applies to individuals who apply specialised and technical knowledge and a systematic approach to assessing and evaluating ICT systems prior to problem resolution or upgrades.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for ICT system evaluation
  • 1.1 Access ICT system according to organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Determine scope of ICT system status evaluation and performance indicators and agree with client
  • 1.3 Review evaluation purpose using required capacity tools
  • 1.4 Plan a ‘change of status’ test according to organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Plan and document ICT system status evaluation and required resources according to organisational procedures
  • 1.6 Alert affected users of ICT system status evaluation impacts as required
  • 1.7 Access resources required for ICT system status evaluation
2. Carry out ICT system evaluation
  • 2.1 Organise required resources and implement evaluation methods
  • 2.2 Run ICT system evaluation according to agreed scope, evaluation parameters and organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Record ICT system status and reliability according to procedural parameters and evaluation plan
  • 2.4 Run ‘change of status’ test according to organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Observe and record effects of changes to ICT system status according to effect being evaluated
  • 2.6 Observe and record effects of changes to ICT system status not being evaluated
  • 2.7 Escalate unresolved effects of changes to ICT system status to required personnel
3. Report on ICT system evaluation
  • 3.1 Document anomalies observed in ICT system status evaluation outside expected results
  • 3.2 Finalise ICT system status evaluation procedures according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Prepare report for required personnel
  • 3.4 Formulate and present recommendations to required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUW38 ICTSAS414 Evaluate system status Unit of competency