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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to modify/redesign computer systems
  2. WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for the work are followed
  3. Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and risk control measures implemented
  4. Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  5. System operating parameters are identified by reviewing system specifications and component technical data
  6. Limitations and operation of the system to be modified are determined from specifications and manufacturers' data
  7. Modification is determined from measurements, tests, inspections, system limitations and relevant industry requirements
  8. Specifications and work instructions for the modifications are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  9. Tools, equipment, applications and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  10. Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with workplace procedures
  11. Generate modification/redesign of computer systems
  12. Alternative modification arrangements are discussed with relevant person/s
  13. Safety, functionality and economic considerations are incorporated in the proposed modification design
  14. Proposed modification for alteration of the system/s and specifications is documented in accordance with relevant industry standards
  15. Changed outcomes in the use and operation of the system/s of the proposed modification are documented
  16. Unplanned situations are dealt with in consultation with relevant person/s and job specifications in accordance with relevant industry standards
  17. Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
  18. Modification/redesign is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles
  19. Complete and report modification/redesign activities
  20. Proposed modification is checked in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
  21. Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  22. Proposed modification is submitted for workplace and relevant industry standard approval
  23. Approved modification/redesign documents are completed and stored in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

using risk control measures

checking work to ensure no damage and/or waste to apparatus, environment, materials and services

consulting with relevant person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively

dealing with unplanned events in consultation with relevant person/s and job specifications

determining limitations and operation of the system to be modified

developing outlines of alternative designs

developing the modified/redesigned system within safety and functional requirements and budget considerations

discussing alternative modification arrangements

documenting and presenting modifications/redesigns

documenting specifications and work instructions for the modifications

generating modification/redesign of computer system/s

identifying system operating parameters by reviewing system specifications and component technical data

obtaining approval for final modified/redesigned system

obtaining tools, equipment, applications and testing devices and checking for correct operation and safety

preparing to modify/redesign of computer system/s

using sustainable energy practices.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

design objectives (specifications)

functional and non-functional requirements of customer/s

implementation of the selected design

optimisation of the proposed solution

problem-solving techniques

relevant analysis

relevant computer system and modifications

relevant industry standards

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications and installation instructions

relevant materials, apparatus, environment and services

relevant modification/redesign specifications?

relevant system limitations and operation

relevant system operating parameters

relevant tools, equipment, applications and testing/measuring devices

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace instructions, policies and procedures

sustainable energy principles

validations of the resulting design.