Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTICT201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use computer operating systems and hardware

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTICT201 - Use computer operating systems and hardware
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, configure and use computer operating systems and basic computer hardware, including configuring the operating system to work with a variety of hardware peripherals and types of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment.It applies to individuals who may work under supervision and provide support to others using a range of skills to identify and resolve issues.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:

hardware components

work health and safety (WHS) standards and organisational policy and procedures

an operating system currently used in industry

software configuration guides

documents detailing operating system control panel and configuration data.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify operating system and hardware components
  • Determine ICT organisational requirements and specifications
  • Identify and select the operating system
  • Identify appropriate external hardware components
  • Identify internal hardware components
       
Element: Install and configure operating system and application software with hardware components
  • Install and configure the operating system to meet organisational requirements
  • Identify functions associated with the operating system and associated boot process
  • Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure
  • Use both the graphical user interface and the command line interface to perform basic tasks
  • Install or upgrade application software onto the operating system and hardware configuration
  • Determine the relationship between an application program, the operating system and hardware
  • Identify general differences between different computer platforms and their respective operating systems
       
Element: Optimise operating system and hardware components
  • Optimise operating system, using included tools or third-party utilities
  • Customise the graphical user interface
  • Use techniques unique to the command line interface
  • Set up and configure external hardware components and check functionality
  • Install drivers as appropriate and check functionality
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify operating system and hardware components

1.1 Determine ICT organisational requirements and specifications

1.2 Identify and select the operating system

1.3 Identify appropriate external hardware components

1.4 Identify internal hardware components

2. Install and configure operating system and application software with hardware components

2.1 Install and configure the operating system to meet organisational requirements

2.2 Identify functions associated with the operating system and associated boot process

2.3 Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure

2.4 Use both the graphical user interface and the command line interface to perform basic tasks

2.5 Install or upgrade application software onto the operating system and hardware configuration

2.6 Determine the relationship between an application program, the operating system and hardware

2.7 Identify general differences between different computer platforms and their respective operating systems

3. Optimise operating system and hardware components

3.1 Optimise operating system, using included tools or third-party utilities

3.2 Customise the graphical user interface

3.3 Use techniques unique to the command line interface

3.4 Set up and configure external hardware components and check functionality

3.5 Install drivers as appropriate and check functionality

Evidence of the ability to:

use an operating system in a variety of scenarios and across functions, including:

scheduling, loading, initiating, and supervising the execution of programs

allocating storage

initiating and controlling input and output operations

handling errors

identify and install suitable hardware components

install and upgrade application software.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the basic specifications of current industry accepted operating systems, hardware and applications software products

explain the compatibility of an operating system, in respect to other versions

explain the function of single-user and multi-user operating systems

explain interoperability between operating systems

outline work health and safety (WHS) principles and responsibilities, including ergonomic principles to avoid injury associated with using computer systems.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify operating system and hardware components

1.1 Determine ICT organisational requirements and specifications

1.2 Identify and select the operating system

1.3 Identify appropriate external hardware components

1.4 Identify internal hardware components

2. Install and configure operating system and application software with hardware components

2.1 Install and configure the operating system to meet organisational requirements

2.2 Identify functions associated with the operating system and associated boot process

2.3 Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure

2.4 Use both the graphical user interface and the command line interface to perform basic tasks

2.5 Install or upgrade application software onto the operating system and hardware configuration

2.6 Determine the relationship between an application program, the operating system and hardware

2.7 Identify general differences between different computer platforms and their respective operating systems

3. Optimise operating system and hardware components

3.1 Optimise operating system, using included tools or third-party utilities

3.2 Customise the graphical user interface

3.3 Use techniques unique to the command line interface

3.4 Set up and configure external hardware components and check functionality

3.5 Install drivers as appropriate and check functionality

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine ICT organisational requirements and specifications 
Identify and select the operating system 
Identify appropriate external hardware components 
Identify internal hardware components 
Install and configure the operating system to meet organisational requirements 
Identify functions associated with the operating system and associated boot process 
Configure power management settings to minimise power consumption, as an environmentally sustainable measure 
Use both the graphical user interface and the command line interface to perform basic tasks 
Install or upgrade application software onto the operating system and hardware configuration 
Determine the relationship between an application program, the operating system and hardware 
Identify general differences between different computer platforms and their respective operating systems 
Optimise operating system, using included tools or third-party utilities 
Customise the graphical user interface 
Use techniques unique to the command line interface 
Set up and configure external hardware components and check functionality 
Install drivers as appropriate and check functionality 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTICT201 - Use computer operating systems and hardware
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ICTICT201 - Use computer operating systems and hardware

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