The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare to upgrade and maintain computer hardware and software.
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OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. Completed |
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Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work. Completed |
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Appropriate person(s) are consulted to determine the nature of computer or peripheral hardware/software upgrading or maintenance. Completed |
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Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others affected by the work. Completed |
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Hardware subsystems needed to upgrade or maintain computers and peripherals are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements. (See Note 1) Completed |
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Software versions are deployed in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements. (See Note 2) Completed |
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Upgrade computer hardware and software.
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OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. Completed |
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Computers are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. Completed |
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Computers and peripherals are dismantled as needed for upgrading in accordance with service manual instructions or industry practices, and parts stored to prevent loss or damage. Completed |
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Upgrading components are fitted and computer/peripheral apparatus is reassembled in accordance with service manual instructions or industry practices. Completed |
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Upgrading software components are installed and accordance with service manual instructions or industry practices. Completed |
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Operating system, including device drivers and application software are tested in preparation for return to service/customer. (See Note 3) Completed |
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Computer/peripheral apparatus is tested and prepared for return to customer. Completed |
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Maintain operation of computer hardware and software.
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OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. Completed |
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The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures. Completed |
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Computers are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. Completed |
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Computers and peripherals are dismantled as needed to find and rectify faults in accordance with service manual instructions and industry practices, and parts stored to prevent loss or damage. Completed |
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Faults are identified using logical techniques drawing on knowledge of computer/peripheral hardware components and measured values of operating parameters. Completed |
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Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed. Completed |
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Operating system malfunctions are identified using logical techniques drawing on knowledge of operating system configuration requirements. Completed |
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Device driver malfunctions are identified using logical techniques drawing on knowledge of device driver software configuration requirements. Completed |
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Application software malfunctions are identified using logical techniques drawing on knowledge of software configuration requirements. Completed |
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Malfunctions are rectified using latest software versions, incremental updates and bug and security patches. Completed |
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Computer hardware/peripheral device, operating system, including device drivers, and application software are tested in preparation for return to service/customer. Completed |
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Redundant files are removed and disposed of or archived in accordance with established procedures. Completed |
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Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes. Completed |
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Maintenance is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or other services. Completed |
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Complete and report upgrading and maintenance activities.
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OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed. Completed |
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Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. Completed |
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Written justification is produced for hardware software upgrading and maintenance. Completed |
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Upgrading and maintenance is documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures. Completed |
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Example of materials are motherboards, processors and memory modules. |
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Example include complete version update, incremental (download) updates and security and bug patches. |
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Examples include Internet access, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, publishing and industrial applications. |
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