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ICTNWK419 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and use current virtualisation technologies

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTNWK419 - Identify and use current virtualisation technologies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use virtualisation technology, according to the industry standards for reviewing and demonstrating work processes, skills and techniques to ensure that the quality of the entire business process is maintained at the highest level possible through the appropriate application of virtualisation technology.This unit applies to individuals engaged in ongoing review and research who review, and maintain, business processes at the highest level possible.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 where industry-specific technologies may be used

industry-specific technologies currently used in the industry

documents detailing work health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental guidelines, and enterprise requirements

the virtualisation software.

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: Prepare to use virtualisation technologies
  • Identify the enterprise requirements, and determine the need for desktop virtualisation software
  • Identify the virtualisation vendors and the different types of virtualisation technology that they offer
  • Identify, review and select the desktop virtualisation software, where appropriate
  • Select suitable desktop virtualisation software
       
Element: Use desktop virtualisation software to assist in solving organisational problems
  • Test the desktop virtualisation software
  • Use the features and functions of desktop virtualisation software in an organisational context, in line with environmental factors
  • Demonstrate an in-depth of knowledge of desktop virtualisation technologies, to an accepted industry standard
  • Access and use, the sources of information relating to desktop virtualisation technology
       
Element: Evaluate the desktop virtualisation software performance
  • Review the effect of desktop virtualisation software on benefits to the enterprise
  • Seek feedback from users, where appropriate, and update the desktop
       


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. Prepare to use virtualisation technologies

1.1 Identify the enterprise requirements, and determine the need for desktop virtualisation software

1.2 Identify the virtualisation vendors and the different types of virtualisation technology that they offer

1.3 Identify, review and select the desktop virtualisation software, where appropriate

1.4 Select suitable desktop virtualisation software

2. Use desktop virtualisation software to assist in solving organisational problems

2.1 Test the desktop virtualisation software

2.2 Use the features and functions of desktop virtualisation software in an organisational context, in line with environmental factors

2.3 Demonstrate an in-depth of knowledge of desktop virtualisation technologies, to an accepted industry standard

2.4 Access and use, the sources of information relating to desktop virtualisation technology

3. Evaluate the desktop virtualisation software performance

3.1 Review the effect of desktop virtualisation software on benefits to the enterprise

3.2 Seek feedback from users, where appropriate, and update the desktop

Evidence of the ability to:

identify current new, and emerging, virtualisation technology

identify and use, the features and functions of industry-specific virtualisation technologies

review and evaluate the virtualisation 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:

describe current technology trends, and directions, in information and communications technology (ICT), specifically in the major industry technology standards used in virtualisation technology

recognise the vendor product directions relating to virtualisation technology

outline current industry hardware and software products, and their general features, capabilities and application

recognise information-gathering techniques

describe the environmental and sustainability policies of the workplace

identify the features of virtualisation technology

recognise how to test, and evaluate, virtualisation technology

locate the appropriate sources of information regarding virtualisation technology.

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. Prepare to use virtualisation technologies

1.1 Identify the enterprise requirements, and determine the need for desktop virtualisation software

1.2 Identify the virtualisation vendors and the different types of virtualisation technology that they offer

1.3 Identify, review and select the desktop virtualisation software, where appropriate

1.4 Select suitable desktop virtualisation software

2. Use desktop virtualisation software to assist in solving organisational problems

2.1 Test the desktop virtualisation software

2.2 Use the features and functions of desktop virtualisation software in an organisational context, in line with environmental factors

2.3 Demonstrate an in-depth of knowledge of desktop virtualisation technologies, to an accepted industry standard

2.4 Access and use, the sources of information relating to desktop virtualisation technology

3. Evaluate the desktop virtualisation software performance

3.1 Review the effect of desktop virtualisation software on benefits to the enterprise

3.2 Seek feedback from users, where appropriate, and update the desktop

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the enterprise requirements, and determine the need for desktop virtualisation software 
Identify the virtualisation vendors and the different types of virtualisation technology that they offer 
Identify, review and select the desktop virtualisation software, where appropriate 
Select suitable desktop virtualisation software 
Test the desktop virtualisation software 
Use the features and functions of desktop virtualisation software in an organisational context, in line with environmental factors 
Demonstrate an in-depth of knowledge of desktop virtualisation technologies, to an accepted industry standard 
Access and use, the sources of information relating to desktop virtualisation technology 
Review the effect of desktop virtualisation software on benefits to the enterprise 
Seek feedback from users, where appropriate, and update the desktop 

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