Unit of competency Outline

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Connect internal hardware components

Connect internal hardware components

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT303
State Code
AUU27
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
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to acquire, install, configure and evaluate system hardware components according to client and user requirements.It applies to individuals who work with a degree of self-sufficiency and provide support in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) work areas and activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify, categorise and distinguish between the different types of internal hardware components
  • 1.1 Identify and categorise the different internal hardware components
  • 1.2 Define the purpose and characteristics of the different internal hardware component categories
  • 1.3 Distinguish between different types of devices within each internal hardware component category
2. Determine components required
  • 2.1 Identify and clarify user internal hardware component requirements according to organisational guidelines
  • 2.2 Organise and record user component requirements, pass on to appropriate person for evaluation and vendor selection
3. Obtain components
  • 3.1 Contact vendors to obtain technical specifications for the proposed components
  • 3.2 Assess options and provide recommendations to the appropriate person for final analysis
  • 3.3 Obtain components to prepare for installation
4. Install components
  • 4.1 Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for the installation of selected components with minimum disruption to clients
  • 4.2 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans
  • 4.3 Install and configure components according to plan, installation procedures and organisational requirements
  • 4.4 Test components for error-free performance, using available technology
  • 4.5 Identify and resolve identified problems
  • 4.6 Test and enhance system performance, using knowledge of the system, to meet organisational benchmarks
  • 4.7 Document the installation and configuration process according to organisation guidelines
5. Evaluate modified system
  • 5.1 Collect client or user feedback and analyse against client requirements
  • 5.2 Correct identified shortcomings in the system and record actions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7857 ICAICT303A Connect internal hardware components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT23 ICTICT314 Connect internal hardware components Unit of competency