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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. |
OH&S standards may include: | correct posturelightingtype of desktype of monitorstyle of chairtyping positionrepetitive strain injury preventionventilationlight positioncorrect lifting methodelectrical safetymonitor timeexposure |
Hardware may include but is not limited to: | workstationspersonal computersmodems or other connectivity devicesnetworksDSL modemsremote sitesservers |
Environmental conditions may consist of but is not limited to: | dustheatextreme coldtemperature stabilityair circulationmoisture |
Business requirements may include: | cost and qualityrobustnessindustry standard componentscapability for further system upgrades |
Equipment may include but is not limited to: | workstationspersonal computersmodems or other connectivity devicesprintershard drivesDSL modemsmonitorsswitcheshubspersonal digital assistant (PDA)other peripheral devices |
Components may include: | motherboardsCMOS batterycentral processing unit (CPU)CD and DVD drivesinterface cardsdrivesfax/modem cardsRAM upgradesCPU upgrades |
Software may include but is not limited to: | commercial, in-house, packaged or customised software |
Safe workpractices may include but are not limited to: | handling of mains electricityhandling of high-impedance deviceshandling of hazardous material |
System protection devices may include but are not limited to: | surge protectionuninterruptible power supplies |
Peripherals may include but are not limited to: | Printers, scanners, tape cartridgesSpeakers, multimedia equipmentPersonal computer fax/modemsInput equipment may include mouse, touch pad, keyboard, pensMobile phones, palmtops and personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptops and desktop computersBluetooth devices, universal serial bus (USB), Firewire (IEEE 1394) |
Maintenance may include: | on-site responseremote diagnosticsreturn to depot |
Operating system may include but is not limited to: | Linux 6.0 or aboveWindows 98 or aboveApple OS 8 or above |