INSTALL COMPUTER SOFTWARE

ISCED UNIT CODE: 0619 451 06A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: IT/OS/ICTA/CR/01/5/MA

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to install computer software. It involves installing
computer software, testing computer software functionality and performing software
maintenance.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
outcomes which make performance for each of the elements.
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1. Install Computer 1.1 Computer software identified as per user need.

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1.2 Computer software selected as per workplace procedure.
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1.3 Local user accounts are created as per the workplace procedures
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1.4 Data Backup performed as per work procedure.

1.5 Computer Software is installed as per software installation

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1.6 Computer Software is configured as per software installation
manual.
2. Test computer 2.1 Software testing is performed as per user manual.
software 2.2 Corrective measures are performed as per user requirements.
functionality. 2.3 Computer software functionality is confirmed as per workplace
procedures
3. Perform software 3.1 Software maintenance schedule is adopted as per workplace
maintenance. procedure.
3.2 Software functionality is monitored as per workplace
procedure.

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
outcomes which make performance for each of the elements.
up workplace functions (Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the range)

3.3 Software upgrade is conducted as per installation guide.

3.4 Software update is conducted as per the workplace procedures.
3.5 Safety procedures are observed as per workplace procedures.

RANGE

This section provides work environment and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect performance.

Variable Range

1. Software maintenance may ● Adaptive

include but are not limited to: ● Perfective
● Preventive
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● Corrective
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2. Safety procedures may include ● Personal Protective Equipment:

but are not limited to: ● Overall/apron/dust coat
● Antiglare screens
● Gloves

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit of competency.

Required Knowledge

The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:

● Troubleshooting techniques
● Testing techniques
● Computer systems and their components

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 ● The manufacturer's warranty requirements relating to activities for the computer and
related components
● Types of Maintenance techniques

Required skills

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

● Problem solving skills

● Communication skills
● Time management
● Critical thinking

EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required knowledge and skills range.

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

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1.1. Selected computer software as per user needs.

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[Link] computer Software as per software installation

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[Link] computer Software according to software
installation manual.
[Link] software upgrade according to installation
guide.
[Link] software update as per the workplace
procedures.
[Link] Computer software functionality as per
workplace procedures

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2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
implications 2.1 Appropriately simulated environment where assessment
can take place.
2.2 Access to relevant work environment
2.3 Resources relevant to the proposed activities or tasks
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
assessment 3.1 Practical
3.2 Projects
3.3 Third Party Reports
3.4 Portfolio of evidence
3.5 Written tests
4. Context of Competency may be assessed in a workplace or in a simulated
assessment workplace

5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information for sector, workplace job role is recommended.
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 PERFORM NETWORK DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

ISCED UNIT CODE: 0612 451 07A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: IT/OS/ICTA/CR/02/5/MA

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to perform network design and management. It
involves designing computer network, installing computer network, testing computer network
and performing computer network maintenance.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level
outcomes which make up of performance for each of the elements
workplace functions
(Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the range)
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1.1 User needs are collected as per the workplace procedure.

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1.2 Physical network design is developed as per user

requirements.
1.3 Logical network design is developed as per user
requirements.
1.4 Computer network design is mapped out as per user
requirements.
2. Install computer
2.1 Safety measures are observed as per workplace procedure.
network
2.2 Computer network components are identified as per the
network design.
2.3 Computer network is set up as per the network design.
2.4 Computer network is configured as per the network design.
2.5 Computer network is documented as per the network

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required level
outcomes which make up of performance for each of the elements
workplace functions (Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the range)

design.
2.6 Computer network components are disposed as per
workplace procedures.
3. Test computer 3.1 Network testing tools and equipment are identified as per
network the work requirement.
3.2 Network components are tested as per the workplace
procedure.
3.3 Network testing report is developed as per the work
requirement.
4. Perform computer
4.1 Computer network maintenance schedule is prepared as per
network
workplace procedure.
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4.2 Computer network is monitored as per maintenance

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schedule.
4.3 Computer network is optimized as per the user
requirements.
4.4 Computer network maintenance report is developed as per
workplace procedure.

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