This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and administer UNIX/LINUX-based networked computers.

It includes safe working practices, performing UNIX/LINUX, LINUX or Mac OSX operating system installation, administration functions of logging in and out, setting up graphic user interface (GUI) applications, manipulating text files, creating and searching files and directories, changing permissions, using text editors, identifying and modifying initialisation files, streamlining command, execution using shell features, using network commands and documenting all administration activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to install, upgrade and maintain network operations

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

Scope of the administration work is determined from network specifications and in consultation with relevant person/s

1.3

Activities are planned in accordance with workplace procedures for timelines and consultation with others involved

1.4

UNIX/LINUX system variants, versions and updates required to maintain computers and networks are identified and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications

2

Install, upgrade and maintain UNIX/LINUX-based computers and network operations

2.1

UNIX/LINUX operating system is installed, upgraded and configured on computers and servers in accordance with developer instructions and network requirements

2.2

Desktop environment, network protocols and services and system security are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications

2.3

Access to resources is configured and limitations specified for users in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications

2.4

UNIX/LINUX-based network malfunctions are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications using tests of devices and drivers, storage, network protocols, connections and services and system security configuration processes

2.5

Network performance and reliability is monitored and optimised in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

UNIX/LINUX-based network administration is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or relevant services

3

Document network administration activities

3.1

Written justification is produced for network upgrading and maintenance and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Network administration and documentation are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including the use of risk control measures

configuring access to resources for users

dealing with unplanned events

documenting computer/network administration activities

documenting network administration activities

identify the UNIX/LINUX-based operating system variants, versions and updates required

identifying computer/network malfunctions

installing, upgrading and maintaining UNIX/LINUX-based computers and network operations

installing, upgrading and configuring computer operating system

preparing to install, upgrade and maintain network operations

rectifying computer/network malfunctions

carrying out UNIX/LINUX-based network administration efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or relevant services.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

accessing UNIX/LINUX and server and graphic user interface (GUI)

backup and restoring data

devices and drivers, storage, network protocols, connections, services and system security configuration processes

directory and file management

GUI applications

networking/internet set-up procedures

installing applications software

operating system components and structure

operating systems malfunctions and solutions

printing

relevant manufacturer specifications and developer instructions

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace instructions, policies and procedures

system processes and memory management (Korn and C shells)

system tools

UNIX/LINUX operating systems.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to installing and administering UNIX/LINUX-based computers

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Installing and configuring the operating system and administering must include at least the following:

two networked computers

one of the following:

UNIX

LINUX

Electrotechnology

Computer Systems