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

ICTSAS206 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Detect and protect from spam and destructive software

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTSAS206 - Detect and protect from spam and destructive software
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reduce the risk of a computer's operation being affected by spam or destructive software.It applies to technical support individuals who, while working under a level of supervision, have responsibility to exercise the discretion required to protect and secure equipment and software in a small or large office environment.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 systems administration and support field of work and include access to:

sites with a representative range of computer hardware, application software and operating systems

current antivirus and anti-spam software

technical records, vendor documentation, enterprise procedures and 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: Detect and remove destructive software
  • Identify common types of destructive software
  • Select and install virus protection compatible with the operating system in use
  • Investigate other advanced systems of protection for further options
  • Install software updates on a regular basis
  • Configure software security settings to prevent destructive software from infecting computer
  • Run or schedule to run virus protection software on a regular basis
  • Report detected destructive software to appropriate person and remove the destructive software
       
Element: Identify and take action to stop spam
  • Identify common types of spam
  • Take appropriate action in regard to spam
  • Configure and use a spam filter
  • Report spam to appropriate person
       


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. Detect and remove destructive software

1.1 Identify common types of destructive software

1.2 Select and install virus protection compatible with the operating system in use

1.3 Investigate other advanced systems of protection for further options

1.4 Install software updates on a regular basis

1.5 Configure software security settings to prevent destructive software from infecting computer

1.6 Run or schedule to run virus protection software on a regular basis

1.7 Report detected destructive software to appropriate person and remove the destructive software

2. Identify and take action to stop spam

2.1 Identify common types of spam

2.2 Take appropriate action in regard to spam

2.3 Configure and use a spam filter

2.4 Report spam to appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

install virus protection software and updates

schedule virus protection software to run on a regular basis

remove common destructive software

identify common spam types and take appropriate action.

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 spam and virus intrusions and identify appropriate remedial actions

identify the types of protective applications used against viruses and spam

identify the operating systems supported by the organisation

identify the common components of computer hardware that may be affected by spam.

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. Detect and remove destructive software

1.1 Identify common types of destructive software

1.2 Select and install virus protection compatible with the operating system in use

1.3 Investigate other advanced systems of protection for further options

1.4 Install software updates on a regular basis

1.5 Configure software security settings to prevent destructive software from infecting computer

1.6 Run or schedule to run virus protection software on a regular basis

1.7 Report detected destructive software to appropriate person and remove the destructive software

2. Identify and take action to stop spam

2.1 Identify common types of spam

2.2 Take appropriate action in regard to spam

2.3 Configure and use a spam filter

2.4 Report spam to appropriate person

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
Identify common types of destructive software 
Select and install virus protection compatible with the operating system in use 
Investigate other advanced systems of protection for further options 
Install software updates on a regular basis 
Configure software security settings to prevent destructive software from infecting computer 
Run or schedule to run virus protection software on a regular basis 
Report detected destructive software to appropriate person and remove the destructive software 
Identify common types of spam 
Take appropriate action in regard to spam 
Configure and use a spam filter 
Report spam to appropriate person 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTSAS206 - Detect and protect from spam and destructive software
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ICTSAS206 - Detect and protect from spam and destructive software

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