Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, install and test power management software in network elements.
It applies to individuals who usually operate with a degree of autonomy, but may also supervise the work of others in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
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 power management software | 1.1 Arrange access to work site according to required procedure 1.2 Assess extent of software implementation using feasibility report and organisational guidelines 1.3 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans 1.4 Determine and source new software required |
2. Install software | 2.1 Bench test software for performance 2.2 Install and configure software according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, plan, installation procedures and organisational requirements 2.3 Resolve identified technical problems |
3. Complete documentation and sign off procedures | 3.1 Document installation and configuration process according to organisational guidelines 3.2 Provide user documentation 3.3 Notify client and obtain sign off |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
clarify and meet client requirements for installation and testing of power management software
plan and connect the software components according to vendor and technical specifications across a variety of situations.
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:
identify areas of the hardware relevant to configuration and testing
explain current industry-accepted software products, with general features and capabilities
summarise appropriate installation procedures
outline work health and safety (WHS) requirements in relation to work safety, environmental factors and ergonomic considerations
explain power saving software functionality
describe set up and configuration procedures
discuss systems diagnostic features
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, 2.2, 3.1 | Identifies, analyses and evaluates technical installation manuals and other text to determine legislative, regulatory and technical requirements |
Writing | 1.3, 3.1-3.3 | Prepares reports that convey an understanding of outcomes and alternatives, and uses terminology appropriate to present to relevant personnel |
Oral Communication | 1.3, 3.3 | Articulates clearly using specific language suitable for technical, operational and business audiences to convey requirements Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.1 | Recognises and responds to both explicit and implicit organisational procedures and protocols, and legislative and regulatory requirements |
Interact with others | 3.3 | Selects the appropriate form, channel and mode of communication for a specific purpose relevant to own role |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1-2.3 | Develops plans to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they may contribute to longer term operational and strategic goals Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make informed decisions Reflects on the ways in which digital systems and tools are used or could be used to achieve work goals, and recognises strategic and operational applications Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable and some less predictable problems in familiar work contexts |
Sectors
Telecommunications – sustainability