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ICASAS403A
Review site environmental factors prior to IT system implementation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to senior individuals in information and communications technology (ICT) areas who are responsible for assessing a physical site to determine its suitability for system installation.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review, identify and assess the impact of site environmental factors prior to commencing IT system installation.

Site environmental factors could include legislation, site history, environmental matters and OHS guidelines.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare a site in relation to impact on the installation schedule and identify environmental prerequisites prior to commencement of installation

sequence the preparatory steps, taking into account time and budget constraints.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

staff resources and technical equipment

live network

server and workstation hardware and software

several different device types to be installed

number of scenarios, such as LANs incorporating hubs, routers and peripherals

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of the technologies and associated protocols associated with system installation

direct observation of candidate installing cables and other environmental equipment

evaluation of candidate’s site installation report.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

analytical skills to conduct on-site inspection and audit against site specifications

communication skills to liaise with clients and other team members

literacy skills to:

document findings related to site requirements

read complex technical and non-technical information

planning and organisational skills to:

contribute to solutions and goals of a non-routine or contingency nature

transfer and collect information to gain consensus on concepts

problem-solving skills to develop strategic initiatives

technical skills to:

install cabling and other environmental equipment

manage and test hardware and software installation.

Required knowledge

current industry-accepted hardware and software products

current system's functionality

general features and capabilities of network devices

physical prerequisites needed for system installation

possible legislative requirements relating to cabling and building preservation

quality assurance practices

role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement

vendor equipment specifications and installation requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Equipment may include:

asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) or cable modems

external or internal storage devices

hubs

monitors

other peripheral devices

personal computers

personal digital assistant (PDA)

printers

switches

workstations.

Appropriate person may include:

authorised business representative

client

supervisor.

Hardware may include:

modems and other connectivity devices

networks

personal computers

remote sites

servers

workstations.

Software may include:

commercial applications

customised

in-house

organisation-specific

packaged.

Client may include:

external organisations

individuals

internal departments

internal employees.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain technical and environmental system requirements for equipment to be installed and document site requirements, including OHS site-specific requirements 
Consider and take action on requirements associated with equipment against installation requirements 
Conduct on-site inspection and audit against site specifications 
Formulate preliminary recommendations for site and assess impact on system installation schedule 
Create a preliminary report specifying recommended changes to the site to meet requirements and submit the report to appropriate person for approval 
Organise appropriate support staff to facilitate a successful installation 
Install cabling and other environmental equipment to required technical and industry standards 
Manage hardware installation to ensure OHS standards for hardware installation are adhered to 
Review and test hardware and software to ensure that the system meets client business requirements and system objectives 
Prepare a final report documenting findings and issues relating to site requirements and preparation 
Submit final recommendations to appropriate person for approval 

Forms

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