Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and test power saving components in servers, motherboards and other networking equipment.
It applies to individuals in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry who operate with a degree of autonomy, but who may also supervise the work of others when necessary.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan to install and test power saving hardware | 1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedure 1.2 Assess extent of system implementation using feasibility report and organisational guidelines 1.3 Produce report to meet client and organisational requirements 1.4 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans with recommendations 1.5 Determine and source power saving hardware components according to agreed plan |
2. Install, test and evaluate power saving hardware | 2.1 Install and configure components according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, plan, and manufacturer’s and industry standards 2.2 Resolve identified problems 2.3 Test and enhance system performance to meet organisational requirements |
3. Complete documentation and clean up worksite | 3.1 Produce evaluation report on actual cost and benefits of implementing power saving hardware in organisation 3.2 Provide support manual for client 3.3 Record all test results and records for client 3.4 Restore any changes made to worksite to client’s satisfaction and obtain sign off |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
determine and meet client requirements for installation and testing of power saving hardware
plan and connect the hardware components according to vendor and technical specifications.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe systems diagnostic features
outline business processes
summarise client business domain, business function and organisation
discuss compatibility issues and resolution procedures
describe the process of configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks
identify current industry accepted hardware products
describe the major components of client and business liaison
explain how to document technical specifications
discuss linkage between processes
identify set up and configuration procedures
outline technologies such as:
areas of the hardware relevant to configuration and testing
installation procedures
power saving hardware functionality
explain vendor specifications and requirements for component installation.
Assessment Conditions
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 telecommunications – sustainability field of work and include access to:
a site on which energy saving solutions can be implemented
power saving hardware currently used in industry
relevant documentation, feasibility studies, equipment manuals and other site-related documentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3 | Identifies, analyses and evaluates complex text to determine legislative, regulatory, technical and business requirements, and to confirm requirements |
Writing | 1.3, 1.4, 3.1-3.3 | Prepares reports, design solutions and recommendations that convey an understanding of outcomes and alternatives, and uses terminology appropriate to present to relevant personnel |
Oral Communication | 1.4 | Articulates clearly using specific language suitable for technical, operational and business audiences to convey requirements Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Numeracy | 3.1 | Analyses numerical information to assess cost and benefits of power saving hardware |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3 | Recognises and responds to both explicit and implicit organisational procedures and protocols, and legislative and regulatory requirements |
Interact with others | 3.4 | Selects appropriate communication protocols in a range of work contexts |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.5, 2.1-2.3 | Develops plans for complex activities with strategic implications Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make informed decisions Uses a range of digitally based technology and applications to access and filter data, and extract, organise, integrate and share relevant information in effective ways Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable and some less predictable problems in familiar work contexts |
Sectors
Telecommunications – sustainability