UEECS0003 - Assemble, set up and test computing devices
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Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble, set up and test computing devices.It includes applying safe working practices; checking computer components; assembling components; installing and testing operating system, drivers and application software; following instructions and completing work.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl 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:
* applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:
* using risk control measures
* assembling and connecting computing devices components
* carrying out quality checks
* completing and reporting work
* determining hardware requirements for operating system to be installed
* determining to test and measure live work
* following computer shutdown workplace procedures
* following computer start-up instructions
* identifying and rectifying hardware and/or software faults
* installing application software to default configuration.
* obtaining computer components, operating system and application software
* referring unplanned events to supervisor for directions
* seeking advice from work supervisor to ensure work is coordinated
* testing computer network operation
* using sustainable energy practices.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* problem-solving techniques
* relevant assembling and dismantling techniques
* relevant authentication and file and directory security
* relevant computer components, operating system, application software and testing devices
* relevant hardware faults and troubleshooting techniques
* relevant manufacturers specifications and operating instructions
* relevant network hardware and components
* relevant operating system installation and configuration
* relevant operating systems in use
* relevant repair techniques
* relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes
* relevant set-up of standard network configuration
* relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements, including:
* computing device assembly/disassembly
* relevant workplace documentation
* relevant workplace quality, instructions, policies and procedures
* sustainable energy principles
* testing and measuring live work.
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.
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.