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Title
Install a multi-user computer and peripherals
Level
6
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: review the
system specification and installation plan for a multi-user
computer and peripherals; and install, test, and gain user
acceptance for the installation of a multi-user computer and
peripherals. The performance of all outcomes is to a standard
that is expected in a professional environment.
Classification
Computing > Computer Support
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, and demonstrate an
understanding of personal computer hardware components.
Explanatory notes
1
Glossary of terms
a
b
This unit standard is
Peripherals refers to input, output, and storage devices, e.g. terminals, printers,
disk drives, tape drives, and routers.
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Multi-user refers to mid-range, mainframe, or network fileserver based systems.
2
Performance of all outcomes is to be carried out in accordance with organisation
standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and
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.
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Performance of all outcomes complies with the laws of New Zealand, especially with
regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, consumer rights, and electricity
regulations.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Review the system specification and installation plan for a multi-user computer and
peripherals.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The review identifies and explains the feasibility of the system specification and
installation plan.
1.2
A review procedure is adopted which ensures the final outcome meets user
requirements.
Outcome 2
Install a multi-user computer and peripherals.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The hardware units match the system specification.
2.2
The hardware units are located in accordance with the installation plan and the
manufacturer’s specifications.
2.3
The hardware units are interconnected according to the installation plan and the
manufacturer’s specification.
2.4
The hardware units complete the manufacturer’s diagnostic tests free of errors.
2.5
This unit standard is
The system software is configured and customised according to the installation
specification.
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Outcome 3
Test the installation of a multi-user computer and peripherals.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The computer system operates according to the manufacturer’s and installation
specifications.
3.2
The test procedure meets the manufacturer’s guidelines.
3.3
The test results are recorded according to organisation specifications.
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The system software communicates to the hardware according to the
manufacturer’s and installation specifications.
Outcome 4
Gain user acceptance for the installation of a multi-user computer and peripherals.
Evidence requirements
4.1
An explanation of the manufacturer supplied operating procedures allows the
user to begin operating the system.
4.2
An explanation of training and support options allows the user to obtain training
and support.
4.3
A review of the installation and installation specification allows the user to judge
that the installation has been completed.
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
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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.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
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
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to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is
expiring
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