ICTICT303 - Connect internal hardware components

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Unit code: ICTICT303 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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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

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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 the VU Polytechnic and/or via the VU Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Enabling Technologies
22588VIC | Certificate iii | Duration:

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