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Title
Install networked computer application software
Level
6
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan the
installation of networked computer application software; install,
and test the installation of networked computer application
software; and gain user acceptance for the installation of
networked computer application software. 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 install
single-user personal computer system software and
applications.
Explanatory notes
1
2
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
The term networked Computer Application software refers to multi-user software
operated by or on behalf of end-users rather than the computer system itself, e.g.
general ledger, personnel, inventory systems, running on a local area network.
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
Plan the installation of networked computer application software.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A review of the networked application specification identifies and explains the
feasibility of the specification.
1.2
The plan specifies milestones, and estimates the time and resources required
for installation.
1.3
The plan ensures that the installation is scheduled to minimise disruption to the
users.
1.4
An analysis of risk identifies the tasks in the plan vulnerable to standard risks,
and assesses the probability and impact of those risks.
1.5
A risk management plan identifies measures to be taken to minimise risk, and
the contingency measures to be adopted in the event of a risk manifesting itself.
1.6
A review procedure is adopted which ensures the final outcome meets user
requirements.
Outcome 2
Install networked computer application software.
Evidence requirements
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The software operates according to the installation specification.
2.1
The software operates according to the publisher’s specifications.
2.2
The software is configured and customised according to the installation
specification.
2.3
2.4
The pre-installation environment is restored in the event of an unsuccessful
installation.
Outcome 3
Test the installation of networked computer application software.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The software operates according to the publisher’s and installation specification.
3.2
The testing procedure meets the publisher’s guidelines.
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The test results are recorded according to organisation specifications.
Outcome 4
Gain user acceptance for the installation of networked computer application software.
Evidence requirements
4.1
An explanation of the publisher’s supplied operating procedures allows the user
to begin operating the network application.
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.
4.4
Documentation is completed according to the publisher’s and organisation
requirements.
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
This
unit standard
is
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0011
expiring
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.
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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.
This unit standard is
expiring
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