Verify new software and hardware releases

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 ICTTEN608, 'Verify new software and hardware releases'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Verify new software and hardware releases' 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan testing of new software releases

1.1 Obtain manuals, specifications and instructions associated with new releases and identify areas of uncertainty for confirmation with the vendor

1.2 Plan the testing environment of the software release and likely impact with network management centre

1.3 Determine resources required to assist with the test, and negotiate their availability

1.4 Determine and plan outage and notify network management centre as required

1.5 Notify customers of impact on the network during the test

1.6 Develop contingency plans to cater for likely problems during the test, including health and safety issues

2. Test software and hardware units

2.1 Load new software and conduct tests using appropriate test equipment according to vendor specifications

2.2 Evaluate test results to assess functionality and features of software and hardware according to vendor documentation

2.3 Test compatibility with existing network and take corrective action with vendor as required

2.4 Implement contingency plans in conjunction with network management if integrity of the network is compromised by the new release

3. Undertake administrative work

3.1 Document test results and store according to enterprise policy

3.2 Discuss ongoing or likely problems with the vendor and initiate follow-up arrangements to ensure a permanent solution

3.3 Provide clearance for software and hardware release to be put in service in the system, according to enterprise procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTTEN608 appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT60615 - Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering