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Title
Operate a multi-user computer system
Level
5
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: start up and
shut down a multi-user computer system; execute procedures,
and maintain data for a multi-user computer system; and
perform output operations on a multi-user computer. The
performance of all outcomes is to a standard that is expected in
a professional environment.
Classification
Computing > Computer Operations
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Open. The credit value of this unit standard is calculated
assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to
operate a personal computer system.
Explanatory notes
1
2
Glossary of terms
This unit standard is
Performance of all outcomes is to beexpiring
carried out in accordance with organisation
standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and
a
Procedures refers to programs of computer operating commands.
b
Multi-user refers to mid-range, mainframe, or network fileserver based systems.
procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication,
health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is
the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
3
Performance of all outcomes is to be completed within the normal range of time that
would be expected in a professional environment, e.g. in a commercial or
government organisation.
4
Performance of all outcomes is to be within the normal range of cost, or cost
estimate, that would be expected in a commercial environment.
5
Performance of all outcomes complies with the laws of New Zealand, especially with
regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Start up and shut down a multi-user computer system.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The computer devices are started or restarted according to the manufacturer’s
and organisation specifications.
1.2
The system is available for service according to organisation specifications.
1.3
The computer devices are shut down according to the manufacturer’s and
organisation specifications.
Outcome 2
Execute procedures for a multi-user computer system.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Computer output is produced according to organisation specifications.
2.2
Procedure messages are identified during execution, and actions are taken
according to organisation specifications.
2.3
Problems with procedures are identified, and action is taken according to
organisation specifications.
2.4
Potential improvements to procedures are identified, and action is taken
according to organisation specifications.
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Maintain data on a multi-user computer system.
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Evidence requirements
Outcome 3
3.1
Backup copies of data are made and stored according to organisation
specifications.
3.2
Data is recovered from backups according to organisation specifications.
3.3
Systems that provide access to data are operating according to organisation
specifications.
Outcome 4
Perform output functions on a multi-user computer system.
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Evidence requirements
4.1
The output is processed according to organisation specifications.
4.2
Output devices are supplied with consumables according to organisation
requirements.
4.3
Maintenance of output devices is performed according to the manufacturer’s
and organisation specifications.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
8 July 1996
31 December 2015
Revision
2
28 November 2000
31 December 2015
Review
3
17 October 2008
31 December 2015
Rollover
4
21 July 2011
31 December 2015
Rollover
5
16 April 2015
31 December 2017
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0011
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
This unit standard is
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations,
which have been granted consent and
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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