ICTICT303 - Connect internal hardware components

Unit code:ICTICT303Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

Sunshine

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to acquire, install, configure and evaluate system hardware components according to client and user requirements.It applies to individuals who work with a degree of self-sufficiency and provide support in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) work areas and activities.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

identify and categorise the different types of internal hardware components
modify system's hardware to meet client requirements
plan modification of and connect internal hardware components according to vendor and technical specifications
install components across a variety of situations and account for unexpected contingencies
evaluate the system on completion.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

describe areas of the operating system relevant to configuration and testing
compare current industry accepted hardware and software products
outline environmental considerations in e-waste disposal
outline organisational guidelines and organisational requirements with regard to safety, recycling and component installation
outline system's diagnostic software and current functionality
interpret vendor specifications and requirements for component installation.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.