Required skills

General customer service

Decision making in a limited range of options

Problem solving of known problems in routine procedures

Plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to the presentation of information

Report writing skills for business requiring some analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas

Required knowledge

Organisational guidelines for purchasing

Broad general knowledge of licensing arrangements and responsibilities

Broad general knowledge of software copyright responsibilities

Broad general knowledge of operating systems supported by the organisation

Broad general knowledge of hardware storage devices

Broad general knowledge of inputoutput devices

Broad general knowledge of the client business domain

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 following is essential

Assessment must confirm the ability to install software applications through operating system instructions and to configure computer to accept new software or upgrade

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to

Organisations applications needs

Appropriate software

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The breadth depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform in a range of varied activities or knowledge applications where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear There would generally be limited complexity in the range of operations to be applied

Assessment must ensure

Performance of a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes would be characteristic

Applications may include some complex or nonroutine activities involving individual responsibility or autonomy andor collaboration with others as part of a group or team

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills The questioning of team members supervisors subordinates peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICAUB Operate computer hardware

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAUB Operate computing packages

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAUB Use computer operating system

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICASB Record client support requirements

ICAS2016B Record client support requirements

ICASB Maintain system integrity

ICAS2017B Maintain system integrity

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas

Apply a defined range of skills

Apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems

Perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required

Assess and record information from varied sources

Take limited responsibility for own outputs in work and learning

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Appropriate person may include:

Organisationalrequirements may include but are not limited to:

Application program may include:

Licensing requirements may include:

Client may include but is not limited to:

Computer may include:

Hardware may include:

Operating System may include but is not limited to:

Software may include but is not limited to:

Impact may be in relation to: