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Title
Install single-user personal computer system software and
applications software
Level
5
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan the
installation of single-user personal computer system software
and application software; and install, test, and gain user
acceptance for the installation of single-user personal computer
system software and application software.
Classification
Computing > Computer Support
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Application software refers to software operated by end-users rather than the
computer system itself e.g. word processing.
Peripherals refer to input, output, and storage devices e.g. monitors, keyboards,
printers, modems, scanners, external hard drives, optical drives, accessory cards.
Performance refers to how software performs according to normal operating
standard.
Single-user means an operating system that is only usable by one person at a time.
System software refers to software employed by the computer system rather than
end-users e.g. operating systems.
2
Range
Performance of all outcomes is to be carried out in accordance with organisation
standards and procedures. Organisation standards and procedures may include –
quality assurance, documentation, security, communication, timeframes, cost or cost
estimate, health and safety, personal behaviour.
3
The assessment context for this unit standard must be suitable to meet the criteria for
level 5 in the NZQF Level Descriptors, which are available by searching for “level
descriptors” at www.nzqa.govt.nz.
4
Legislation and guidelines relevant to this unit standard may include but are not
limited to:
ACC5637 Guidelines for Using Computers - preventing and managing discomfort,
pain and injury. Accident Compensation Corporation: Department of Labour 2010;
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Copyright Act 1994;
Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
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Privacy Act 1993;
and any subsequent amendments.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Plan the installation of single-user personal computer system software and application
software.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A review of the software publisher’s specifications identifies and explains the
feasibility of the specification.
1.2
A plan is produced to ensure the installation is scheduled to minimise disruption
to the user.
Range
1.3
time, resources, milestones.
A review procedure is created which ensures the final outcome meets user
requirements.
Outcome 2
Install single-user personal computer system software and application software.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The installation procedure follows the software publisher’s specifications.
2.2
The software operates according to the software publisher’s specifications.
Range
compatibility, configuration, access, performance.
2.3
The pre-installation environment is restored in the event of an unsuccessful
installation.
2.4
The software is configured and customised according to the software
publisher’s specification.
Outcome 3
Test the installation of single-user personal computer system software and application
software.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The test verifies that the software functions according to the software
publisher’s specifications.
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3.2
The testing procedure for the software conforms to the publisher’s
specifications.
3.3
The test verifies that the software functions in the specified environment.
3.4
The test verifies that the system software communicates with hardware,
peripherals, and other application software according to the software publisher’s
specification.
Outcome 4
Gain user acceptance of the installation of single-user personal computer system software
and application software.
Evidence requirements
4.1
An explanation of the publisher’s supplied operating procedures allows the user
to begin operating the system.
4.2
An explanation of training and support options enables the user to obtain
training and support.
4.3
A review of the installation and publisher’s specification allows the user to judge
that the installation has been completed.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
8 July 1996
31 December 2013
Revision
2
28 November 2000
31 December 2013
Review
3
19 March 2010
31 December 2015
Rollover and
Revision
4
19 September 2013
N/A
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.
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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
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact NZQA National Qualifications Services nqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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