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ICTNWK411 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Deploy software to networked computers

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTNWK411 - Deploy software to networked computers
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and support the installation of new or upgraded software to networked computers according to vendor and organisation specifications.It applies to individuals involved in installing, configuring, maintaining and supporting software, such as network administrators and network support staff.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 network industry, and include access to:

a site or prototype where deployment processes may be implemented

a live network

software tools to support implementation of deployment processes

technical documentation and installation manuals

organisational guidelines.

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: Determine operating system and software and hardware requirements
  • Assess client software and licensing requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system
  • Assess hardware requirements
  • Analyse requirements against local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and wireless networks within organisational guidelines
  • Evaluate client requirements according to organisational guidelines, corporate purchasing procedures and budget
       
Element: Obtain deployment software to automate deployment
  • Evaluate deployment software according to client requirements and organisational guidelines
  • Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications, including support arrangements and licensing
  • Acquire software and licences according to organisational procedures
  • Store software licences and manuals according to organisational guidelines
       
Element: Automate installation of operating system via network
  • Plan and deploy operating system according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients
  • Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications
  • Install updates and patches
       
Element: Automate installation of software packages via network
  • Plan and deploy software packages according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients
  • Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications
  • Install updates and patches
       
Element: Test and sign off
  • Test installed operating system and software for error-free performance, identifying and resolving problems
  • Determine and document security and licensing issues
  • Obtain client evaluation and feedback to ensure that client requirements have been met
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Determine operating system and software and hardware requirements

1.1 Assess client software and licensing requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system

1.2 Assess hardware requirements

1.3 Analyse requirements against local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and wireless networks within organisational guidelines

1.4 Evaluate client requirements according to organisational guidelines, corporate purchasing procedures and budget

2. Obtain deployment software to automate deployment

2.1 Evaluate deployment software according to client requirements and organisational guidelines

2.2 Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications, including support arrangements and licensing

2.3 Acquire software and licences according to organisational procedures

2.4 Store software licences and manuals according to organisational guidelines

3. Automate installation of operating system via network

3.1 Plan and deploy operating system according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients

3.2 Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications

3.3 Install updates and patches

4. Automate installation of software packages via network

4.1 Plan and deploy software packages according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients

4.2 Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications

4.3 Install updates and patches

5. Test and sign off

5.1 Test installed operating system and software for error-free performance, identifying and resolving problems

5.2 Determine and document security and licensing issues

5.3 Obtain client evaluation and feedback to ensure that client requirements have been met

Evidence of the ability to:

identify client software requirements

plan and deploy automatic installation of operating system and software

configure and test installation, ensuring client needs are met.

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:

summarise network protocols and operating systems, including:

transmission control protocols (TCP)

internet protocols (IPs)

network applications

describe organisational contracting procedures and responsibilities

outline software licensing requirements and documentation

explain current industry standards related to software deployment, including:

deployment software configuration

configuration of automated deployment processes

operating system deployment

software package deployment

troubleshooting deployment processes.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Determine operating system and software and hardware requirements

1.1 Assess client software and licensing requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system

1.2 Assess hardware requirements

1.3 Analyse requirements against local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and wireless networks within organisational guidelines

1.4 Evaluate client requirements according to organisational guidelines, corporate purchasing procedures and budget

2. Obtain deployment software to automate deployment

2.1 Evaluate deployment software according to client requirements and organisational guidelines

2.2 Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications, including support arrangements and licensing

2.3 Acquire software and licences according to organisational procedures

2.4 Store software licences and manuals according to organisational guidelines

3. Automate installation of operating system via network

3.1 Plan and deploy operating system according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients

3.2 Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications

3.3 Install updates and patches

4. Automate installation of software packages via network

4.1 Plan and deploy software packages according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients

4.2 Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications

4.3 Install updates and patches

5. Test and sign off

5.1 Test installed operating system and software for error-free performance, identifying and resolving problems

5.2 Determine and document security and licensing issues

5.3 Obtain client evaluation and feedback to ensure that client requirements have been met

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
Assess client software and licensing requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system 
Assess hardware requirements 
Analyse requirements against local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and wireless networks within organisational guidelines 
Evaluate client requirements according to organisational guidelines, corporate purchasing procedures and budget 
Evaluate deployment software according to client requirements and organisational guidelines 
Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications, including support arrangements and licensing 
Acquire software and licences according to organisational procedures 
Store software licences and manuals according to organisational guidelines 
Plan and deploy operating system according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients 
Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications 
Install updates and patches 
Plan and deploy software packages according to appropriate vendor installation procedures, with minimal disruption to network and clients 
Configure and test installation to ensure that it meets client needs and vendor specifications 
Install updates and patches 
Test installed operating system and software for error-free performance, identifying and resolving problems 
Determine and document security and licensing issues 
Obtain client evaluation and feedback to ensure that client requirements have been met 

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