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COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME
UNIT TITLE : INSTALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
UNIT CODE : ELC724318
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required in installing, assembling and testing computers and common peripherals.
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1 Plan and prepare for installation 1.1 Installation is planned and prepared to ensure OH&S policies and procedures are followed, the work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements
1.2 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
1.3 Devices / systems are obtained in accordance with established procedures and to comply with requirements
1.4 Location in which devices / systems are to be installed is determined from job requirements
1.5 Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
1.7 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements
2 Install equipment / device / system 2.1 OH&S policies and procedures for installing devices/systems are followed
2.2 Devices / systems are installed in accordance with requirements, without damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or services
2.3 Variation to devices / systems installation is carried out in accordance to customer/client requirements
2.4 Devices / systems are terminated and connected in accordance with requirements
2.5 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures
2.6 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel before any contingencies are implemented
2.7 On-going checks of the quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with established procedures
3 Conduct test 3.1 OH&S policies and procedures are followed
3.2 Circuits and systems are checked as being isolated where necessary using specified testing procedures
3.3 Parts or connections of the installation or service that are removed in order to conduct the test are stored to protect against loss or damage and in accordance with established procedures
3.4 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures
3.5 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel before any contingencies are implemented
3.6 Devices / systems and/or installation is tested to determine whether it conforms to requirements
3.7 Parts, and/or connections removed for the purpose of testing are returned to pre-test conditions in accordance with established procedures
3.8 Final inspections are undertaken to ensure the installed devices / systems conforms to requirements
3.9 Documentation in relation to the test is forwarded to appropriate personnel and/or authority in accordance with requirements
RANGE OF VARIABLES
Variable Range
1. OH&S policies and procedures 1.1 Occupational Health and Safety Laws
1.2 Personal Safety
1.3 Workplace Hazards
1.4 Environment Laws
2. Requirements 2.1 Job orders
2.2 Request forms
2.3 Report sheets
3. Devices / Systems 3.1 Personal computer systems and devices
* Monitor
* System unit and its components e.g., motherboard, power supply
3.2 Peripherals such as printers, scanners
3.3 Network devices and cabling such as hubs, switches, LAN cards
4. Appropriate personnel 4.1 Technical Supervisor
4.2 Client
5. Tools, equipment and testing devices 5.1 Protective eyewear
5.2 Digital multi-meter
5.3 Wire stripper with bolt cutter
5.4 Pliers (assorted)
5.5 Screw drivers (assorted)
5.6 Soldering iron
5.7 Desoldering tool
5.8 Allen wrench (0.05 – 0.25 inch)
5.9 Flashlight
5.10 IC insertion/extraction tool
5.11 Mirror (inspection)
5.12 RS 232 pin insertion/extraction tool
5.13 Sharp pointed tweezers
5.14 Antistatic wrist wrap
5.15 LAN Tester
5.16 Crimping tools
6. Testing procedures 6.1 Aging test
6.2 Substitution test
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of competency Assessment must show that the candidate:
1.1. Installed the computer systems and networks in accordance with requirements, without damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or services
1.2. Tested the installed computer systems and network to determine whether it conforms to clients requirements
1.3. Conducted final inspections to ensure the installed devices / systems conforms to clients requirements
2. Underpinning knowledge 2.1. Types of computers
2.2. Computer operating systems
2.3. Peripheral devices
2.4. Application packages & use of application programs
2.5. Multimedia systems
2.6. Motherboards
2.7. Multimedia storage devices:
2.8. Video cards
2.9. Sound cards
2.10. Computer PC hardware
2.11. Local area networks (LANs)
2.12. Graphical user interface
2.13. Use of utilities/software
* Operating systems
* Diagnostic software
* Device drivers
3 Underpinning skills 3.1 Cable troubleshooting
3.2 Problem solving skills
3.3 Decision making skills
3.4 Reading and writing skills
4 Method of assessment The assessor may select any two of the following assessment methods to objectively assess the candidate:
4.1 Practical Demonstration w/ oral questioning
4.2 Interview
4.3 Third Party
4.4 Portfolio
UNIT CODE : ELC724318
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required in installing, assembling and testing computers and common peripherals.
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1 Plan and prepare for installation 1.1 Installation is planned and prepared to ensure OH&S policies and procedures are followed, the work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements
1.2 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
1.3 Devices / systems are obtained in accordance with established procedures and to comply with requirements
1.4 Location in which devices / systems are to be installed is determined from job requirements
1.5 Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
1.7 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements
2 Install equipment / device / system 2.1 OH&S policies and procedures for installing devices/systems are followed
2.2 Devices / systems are installed in accordance with requirements, without damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or services
2.3 Variation to devices / systems installation is carried out in accordance to customer/client requirements
2.4 Devices / systems are terminated and connected in accordance with requirements
2.5 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures
2.6 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel before any contingencies are implemented
2.7 On-going checks of the quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with established procedures
3 Conduct test 3.1 OH&S policies and procedures are followed
3.2 Circuits and systems are checked as being isolated where necessary using specified testing procedures
3.3 Parts or connections of the installation or service that are removed in order to conduct the test are stored to protect against loss or damage and in accordance with established procedures
3.4 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures
3.5 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel before any contingencies are implemented
3.6 Devices / systems and/or installation is tested to determine whether it conforms to requirements
3.7 Parts, and/or connections removed for the purpose of testing are returned to pre-test conditions in accordance with established procedures
3.8 Final inspections are undertaken to ensure the installed devices / systems conforms to requirements
3.9 Documentation in relation to the test is forwarded to appropriate personnel and/or authority in accordance with requirements
RANGE OF VARIABLES
Variable Range
1. OH&S policies and procedures 1.1 Occupational Health and Safety Laws
1.2 Personal Safety
1.3 Workplace Hazards
1.4 Environment Laws
2. Requirements 2.1 Job orders
2.2 Request forms
2.3 Report sheets
3. Devices / Systems 3.1 Personal computer systems and devices
* Monitor
* System unit and its components e.g., motherboard, power supply
3.2 Peripherals such as printers, scanners
3.3 Network devices and cabling such as hubs, switches, LAN cards
4. Appropriate personnel 4.1 Technical Supervisor
4.2 Client
5. Tools, equipment and testing devices 5.1 Protective eyewear
5.2 Digital multi-meter
5.3 Wire stripper with bolt cutter
5.4 Pliers (assorted)
5.5 Screw drivers (assorted)
5.6 Soldering iron
5.7 Desoldering tool
5.8 Allen wrench (0.05 – 0.25 inch)
5.9 Flashlight
5.10 IC insertion/extraction tool
5.11 Mirror (inspection)
5.12 RS 232 pin insertion/extraction tool
5.13 Sharp pointed tweezers
5.14 Antistatic wrist wrap
5.15 LAN Tester
5.16 Crimping tools
6. Testing procedures 6.1 Aging test
6.2 Substitution test
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of competency Assessment must show that the candidate:
1.1. Installed the computer systems and networks in accordance with requirements, without damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or services
1.2. Tested the installed computer systems and network to determine whether it conforms to clients requirements
1.3. Conducted final inspections to ensure the installed devices / systems conforms to clients requirements
2. Underpinning knowledge 2.1. Types of computers
2.2. Computer operating systems
2.3. Peripheral devices
2.4. Application packages & use of application programs
2.5. Multimedia systems
2.6. Motherboards
2.7. Multimedia storage devices:
2.8. Video cards
2.9. Sound cards
2.10. Computer PC hardware
2.11. Local area networks (LANs)
2.12. Graphical user interface
2.13. Use of utilities/software
* Operating systems
* Diagnostic software
* Device drivers
3 Underpinning skills 3.1 Cable troubleshooting
3.2 Problem solving skills
3.3 Decision making skills
3.4 Reading and writing skills
4 Method of assessment The assessor may select any two of the following assessment methods to objectively assess the candidate:
4.1 Practical Demonstration w/ oral questioning
4.2 Interview
4.3 Third Party
4.4 Portfolio
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