Locate and troubleshoot IT equipment, system and software faults

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICASAS426A, 'Locate and troubleshoot IT equipment, system and software faults'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Locate and troubleshoot IT equipment, system and software faults' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Choose the most appropriate fault-finding method

1.1 Develop a troubleshooting process to help resolve problems

1.2 Analyse and document the system that requires troubleshooting

1.3 Identify available fault-finding tools and determine the most appropriate for the identified problem

1.4 Obtain the required fault-finding tools

1.5 Identify legislation, OHS requirements, codes, regulations and standards related to the problem area

2. Analyse the problem to be solved

2.1 Collect data relevant to the system

2.2 Analyse the data to determine if there is a problem and the nature of the problem

2.3 Determine specific symptoms of hardware, operating system and printer problem

3. Identify a solution and rectify the problem

3.1 Formulate a solution and make provision for rollback

3.2 Systematically test variables until the problem is isolated

3.3 Rectify the problem

3.4 Create a list of probable causes of the problem

4. Test system and complete documentation

4.1 Test the system to ensure the problem has been solved and record results

4.2 Identify and implement common preventative maintenance techniques to support ongoing maintenance strategies

4.3 Document the signs and symptoms of the problem and its solution, and load to database of problems or solutions for future reference


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICASAS426A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICA40211 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Support
  • ICA41011 - Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology
  • ICA40411 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking