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Administer network peripherals

Administer network peripherals

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK304
State Code
AUP60
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
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage an environment of networked peripheral devices, in order to provide services to client users.It applies to individuals working as frontline technical support personnel responsible for connecting, maintaining and administering peripheral devices attached to networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Install peripherals to a network
  • 1.1 Plan the location of peripherals to provide appropriate services to users and to take work health and safety (WHS) standards into consideration
  • 1.2 Connect peripherals to network, using vendor approved method and technology
  • 1.3 Connect peripherals to computers in the network using parallel, serial or other direct connection methods
  • 1.4 Add peripheral accessories or upgrades to printer, such as memory or high-volume paper trays
  • 1.5 Test peripherals for correct operation
2. Configure peripheral services to manage peripherals
  • 2.1 Install software required to manage local and network connected peripherals
  • 2.2 Use meaningful names for peripherals and control queues
  • 2.3 Configure security and access to allow appropriate users to make use of peripherals
  • 2.4 Configure workstation for peripherals to allow applications to work with peripherals
3. Administer and support peripheral services
  • 3.1 Assign priority to control queues
  • 3.2 Use peripheral management software supplied as part of the network operating system (NOS) or by third parties
  • 3.3 Create templates for use on the network
  • 3.4 Configure settings on the network to create maintenance schedules, usage logs, and cost centre usage statistics
  • 3.5 Demonstrate to the user the methods for using peripheral services from their application or workstation
4. Maintain peripherals and fix common problems
  • 4.1 Establish and follow a regular maintenance schedule as recommended by peripheral manufacturer
  • 4.2 Replace consumables and components when required
  • 4.3 Fix peripheral mishaps and malfunctions
  • 4.4 Monitor peripheral usage and traffic and recommend additional peripherals if needed
  • 4.5 Determine failures of peripheral services or devices and rectify as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7934 ICANWK304A Administer network peripherals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT79 ICTNWK310 Administer network peripherals Unit of competency