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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install, upgrade and maintain network operations.
   • OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
   • Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
   • The nature of the administration work is established from network specifications and in consultation with appropriate person(s).
   • Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work.
   • Unix system variants, versions and updates needed to maintain the computers and networks are identified and obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.
2. Install, upgrade and maintain Unix-based computers and network operations
   • OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
   • Unix operating system is installed upgraded and configured on computers and servers in accordance with developer’s instructions and network requirements.
   • Devices and drivers, desktop environment, network protocols and services and system security are implemented in accordance with requirements.
   • Access to resources is configured within the limitations specified for each users.
   • Unix-based network malfunctions are identified and rectified using logical techniques and drawing knowledge of devices and drivers, storage, basic network protocols, connections and services and system security configuration processes.
   • Network performance and reliability is monitored and optimised in accordance with established procedures.
   • Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
   • Unix-based network administration is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or other services.
3. Document network administration activities.
   • Written justification is produced for network upgrading and maintenance and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures.
   • Network administration documentation are maintained in accordance with established procedures.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and installing configuring and administering Unix based computers All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSEDA Unix fundamentals and operating systems Evidence shall show an understanding of computer operating systems Unix fundamentals Mac OSX fundamentals to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Operating system components and structure T System installation and configuration Note System installation includes drivers and internet access and simple networking T File structure and management T System tools Note Examples include control panels wizards and the like T Operating systems malfunctions and solutions T Troubleshooting techniques T UNIX operating systems encompassing Overview of basic function components and concepts of computer systems and operating systems History of UNIX and flavours of UNIX UNIX administrators role T Accessing UNIX and common desktop environment encompassing User Accounts Desktop environment Customising using Style Manager Subpanels T Graphical User Interface GUI Applications encompassing Using Mail Tool Calendar Manager and other applications Using GUI help and other help systems Troubleshooting T Accessing files and directories encompassing File system structure and navigation Pathnames Listing directory contents Identifying and using metacharacters T Directory and file management encompassing Using Command Line Using File Manager T File and user information utilities encompassing File systems File processing commands Users Scripting T File security encompassing Overview of security concepts and functions Permissions Changing permissions with Command Line and File Manager T Printing encompassing Command line printing Print manager print status and queue Printing from File Manager T Backup and restoring data encompassing Overview of back up and restoring strategies Using tar utility to perform file storage Compression tools Using jar command GUI backup tools T System processes and memory management encompassing Processes and PIDs Terminating a process Memory management T Korn and C Shells encompassing Overview of shell Korn Shell features C Shell Features Shell Feature Comparison T Customisation encompassing Overview of customisation Initialisation files Shell customisation GUI customisation T Network Basics encompassing Client Server Network commands NIS and NFS T Mac OSX operating systems encompassing System structure and component functions System Installation Setting user preferences T Security encompassing Setting up multiple user accounts Role and function of Keychain T Networkinginternet set up procedures T Onstalling applications software T Installing and managing server software encompassing Setting up servers for a variety of protocols Managing access T Using Terminal

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
	Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below Install and administer Unix based computers as described in and including
	A	Identify the Unixbased operating system variants versions and updates required
	B	Installing upgrading and configuring computer operating system correctly
	C	Configuring access to resources for each user
	D	Identifying computernetwork malfunctions
	E	Rectifying computernetwork malfunctions
	F	Documenting computernetwork administration activities
	G	Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include OHS policy and work procedures and instructions Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed in this unit These should be used in the formal learningassessment environment Note Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to installing and administering Unix based computers

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

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Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to installing and configuring the operating system and administering at least two networked computers using at least one of UNIX, Linux or MacOSX operating systems Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

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