Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain ICT equipment and consumables

Maintain ICT equipment and consumables

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS208
State Code
AUW34
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
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain the operation of basic computer hardware and peripherals, including the replacement of consumables.It applies to technical support individuals who, while working under a level of supervision, perform mainly routine tasks within an office environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 work health and safety (WHS) 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8055 ICASAS208A Maintain IT equipment and consumables Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS67 ICTSAS216 Maintain ICT equipment and replace consumables Unit of competency