Unit of competency Outline

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Configure desktop environments

Configure desktop environments

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK427
State Code
OBT72
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
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure and support a desktop and workstation operating system in a networked environment.It applies to individuals with competent technical skills employed in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) support roles or similar.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install a desktop operating system
  • 1.1 Determine desktop applications and feature requirements according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Determine licensing, data migration, hardware and system requirements according to organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Implement local data backups according to organisational and technical requirements
2. Install desktop operating system
  • 2.1 Install and upgrade desktop operating system and applications according to task requirements
  • 2.2 Configure and connect network settings and workstation according to task requirements
  • 2.3 Patch operating system and applications according to task requirements
  • 2.4 Restore local data to new workstation
3. Configure desktop environment
  • 3.1 Configure required hardware devices
  • 3.2 Administer user environment according to task requirements
  • 3.3 Create file and directory structure according to task requirements
  • 3.4 Configure access to external data and desktop applications according to business requirements
4. Operate command line interface
  • 4.1 Open command line interface and run commands and scripts according to task requirements
  • 4.2 Manipulate command line files according to task requirements
5. Configure desktop security
  • 5.1 Modify default user security settings according to organisational policies and guidelines
  • 5.2 Modify file and directory ownership, permissions and password security
  • 5.3 Configure and implement security settings for desktop applications according to business requirements
6. Monitor and test desktop
  • 6.1 Test desktop environment functionality and performance according to organisational requirements
  • 6.2 Diagnose and rectify desktop operating errors according to task requirements
  • 6.3 Document desktop environment and lodge with required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP62 ICTNWK408 Configure a desktop environment Unit of competency