Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assemble computing devices.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in relation to computer and keyboard use are followed.
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.
- Computer, components, operating system and application software are obtained in accordance with established routines and checked as meeting requirements.
- Computer components are assembled and connected in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
- Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions.
- Procedures are followed for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions.
- Install operating system and application software.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Minimum hardware requirements are established that are appropriate for the operating system that will be installed.
- Computer is started up and on-screen instructions for the installation of the operating system to default configuration are followed, including drivers and network interfaces.
- Application software is installed to default configuration following on-screen installation instruction.
- Ensure authentication and data security and integrity is implemented on a computing device which may include antivirus and logins.
- Computer shutdown procedures are followed and computer switched off.
- Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions.
- Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.
- Test computer operation.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Computer is switched on and start-up procedures are followed and checked.
- Operating system and application programs are checked to be opening and operating correctly.
- Faults are identified as being the result of faulty hardware or software.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- Faults are rectified in accordance with computer hardware, operating system and application instructions.
- Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.
- Computer shutdown procedures are followed and computer switched off.
- Work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.
- Complete work and report.