This unit applies to senior individuals in information and communications technology (ICT) areas who are responsible for assessing a physical site to determine its suitability for system installation.
Not applicable.
1. Plan work area | 1.1 Obtain technical and environmental system requirements for equipment to be installed and document site requirements, including OHS site-specific requirements 1.2 Consider and take action on requirements associated with equipment against installation requirements 1.3 Conduct on-site inspection and audit against site specifications 1.4 Formulate preliminary recommendations for site and assess impact on system installation schedule 1.5 Create a preliminary report specifying recommended changes to the site to meet requirements and submit the report to appropriate person for approval |
2. Evaluate environment | 2.1 Organise appropriate support staff to facilitate a successful installation 2.2 Install cabling and other environmental equipment to required technical and industry standards 2.3 Manage hardware installation to ensure OHS standards for hardware installation are adhered to 2.4 Review and test hardware and software to ensure that the system meets client business requirements and system objectives |
3. Document recommendations | 3.1 Prepare a final report documenting findings and issues relating to site requirements and preparation 3.2 Submit final recommendations to appropriate person for approval |
Required skills
analytical skills to conduct on-site inspection and audit against site specifications
communication skills to liaise with clients and other team members
literacy skills to:
document findings related to site requirements
read complex technical and non-technical information
planning and organisational skills to:
contribute to solutions and goals of a non-routine or contingency nature
transfer and collect information to gain consensus on concepts
problem-solving skills to develop strategic initiatives
technical skills to:
install cabling and other environmental equipment
manage and test hardware and software installation.
Required knowledge
current industry-accepted hardware and software products
current system's functionality
general features and capabilities of network devices
physical prerequisites needed for system installation
possible legislative requirements relating to cabling and building preservation
quality assurance practices
role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement
vendor equipment specifications and installation requirements.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: prepare a site in relation to impact on the installation schedule and identify environmental prerequisites prior to commencement of installation sequence the preparatory steps, taking into account time and budget constraints. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: staff resources and technical equipment live network server and workstation hardware and software several different device types to be installed number of scenarios, such as LANs incorporating hubs, routers and peripherals appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of the technologies and associated protocols associated with system installation direct observation of candidate installing cables and other environmental equipment evaluation of candidate’s site installation report. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Equipment may include: | asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) or cable modems external or internal storage devices hubs monitors other peripheral devices personal computers personal digital assistant (PDA) printers switches workstations. |
Appropriate person may include: | authorised business representative client supervisor. |
Hardware may include: | modems and other connectivity devices networks personal computers remote sites servers workstations. |
Software may include: | commercial applications customised in-house organisation-specific packaged. |
Client may include: | external organisations individuals internal departments internal employees. |
Systems administration and support
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.