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Administer network peripherals

Administer network peripherals

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK310
State Code
OBT79
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 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 legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install peripherals to a network
  • 1.1 Determine location of peripherals according to user and organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Connect peripherals to network according to vendor approved methods and organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Connect peripherals to computers in network
  • 1.4 Add peripheral accessories and upgrades to printer according to organisational requirements
2. Configure and manage peripheral services
  • 2.1 Install software required and manage local and network connected peripherals
  • 2.2 Setup name identifiers for peripherals and control queues according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Configure security and user access to peripherals
  • 2.4 Configure workstation for peripherals according to organisational requirements
3. Administer and support peripheral services
  • 3.1 Assign priority to control queues according to organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Create templates for use on network according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Configure settings on network and create maintenance schedules, usage logs, and cost centre usage statistics
4. Maintain peripherals and fix common problems
  • 4.1 Establish a regular maintenance schedule according to peripheral manufacturer guidelines and organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Asses peripheral usage and traffic and recommend additional peripherals as required
  • 4.3 Determine failures of peripheral services and devices and rectify as required
  • 4.4. Document finalised process and lodge with required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP60 ICTNWK304 Administer network peripherals Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFF7 ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology Qualification