Unit of competency Outline

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Connect hardware peripherals

Connect hardware peripherals

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS203
State Code
AUX10
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to connect hardware peripherals according to instructions.It applies to individuals employed in an information and communications technology (ICT) support role who are required to solve technical hardware and software incompatibility conflicts and problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm client requirements
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm peripheral requirements of client according to organisational standards
  • 1.2 Document client requirements and peripherals needed, and report findings to the appropriate person according to organisational standards
  • 1.3 Verify client requirements with appropriate person according to organisational standards and reporting procedures
  • 1.4 Take action to ensure client support expectations are covered by vendor warranty and support services
2. Obtain required peripherals
  • 2.1 Obtain peripherals under instruction from appropriate person
  • 2.2 Enter details of peripherals into equipment inventory according to organisational standards
  • 2.3 Validate that contents of delivered components and physical contents match the packing list and resolve discrepancies if necessary
  • 2.4 Store peripherals according to vendors guidelines
3. Connect hardware peripherals
  • 3.1 Verify timeframe for installation schedule with client
  • 3.2 Remove old peripherals with minimal disruption to clients if they are to be replaced, taking into account environmental considerations and work health and safety (WHS) standards
  • 3.3 Connect new peripherals with minimum disruption to clients, taking into account operating system procedures
  • 3.4 Configure computer to accept new peripherals
  • 3.5 Test hardware peripherals and confirm client satisfaction, paying particular attention to possible effect on other systems and making adjustments as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8050 ICASAS203A Connect hardware peripherals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT06 ICTSAS218 Obtain and connect hardware peripherals Unit of competency