CORE COMPETENCIES

UNIT TITLE : INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS

UNIT CODE : ELC724331
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required in installing and
configuring desktop and workstation computers systems. It
consists of competencies to assemble computer hardware,
install operating system and drivers for peripherals/devices,
and install application software as well as to conduct testing
and documentation.

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables

1 Assemble computer 1.1 Unit assembly is planned and prepared to ensure OH&S
hardware policies and procedures are followed in accordance
with systems requirements
1.2 Materials necessary to complete the work are identified
and obtained in accordance with established procedures
and checked against systems requirements
1.3 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry
out the installation work are obtained in accordance with
established procedures and checked for correct
operation and safety
1.4 Computer hardware is assembled in accordance with
established procedures and systems requirements
1.5 Basic-input-output-system (BIOS) configuration is
performed in accordance with hardware requirements.
2 Prepare installer 2.1 Portable bootable devices are created in accordance
with software manufacturer instruction
2.2 Customized installers are prepared in accordance with
software utilization guide and end user agreement.
2.3 Installation of portable applications are carried out in
accordance with software user guide and software
license
3 Install operating 3.1 Operating system (OS) is installed in accordance with
system and drivers established installation procedures and to comply
for peripherals/ with end-user requirements
devices 3.2 Peripherals/devices drivers are installed and
configured in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and/or OS installation procedures.
3.3 OS and drivers updates/patches are accessed and
installed in accordance with manufacturer’s
 recommendations and requirements
3.4 On-going checks of the quality of the work are
undertaken in accordance with established procedures
4 Install application 4.1 Application software are installed based on software
software installation guides, end-user requirements and software
license agreement
4.2 Variation to application software installation is carried out
in accordance to customer/client requirements
4.3 Software updates are accessed and installed in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and
requirements
5 Conduct testing and 5.1 Devices / systems and/or installation is tested to
documentation determine whether it conforms to requirements
5.2 Stress test is conducted to ensure reliability of
equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and system requirements
5.3 5S and 3Rs are followed according to environmental
policies
5.4 Documentation in relation to the test is forwarded to
appropriate personnel and/or authority in accordance
with requirements
RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE RANGE

1. OH&S policies and 1.1 Occupational Health and Safety Laws

procedures 1.2 Personal Safety
1.3 Workplace Hazards
1.4 Environment Laws
2. Tools, equipment and 2.1 Protective eye wear 2.10 IC insertion/extraction
testing devices 2.2 Digital multi-meter tool
2.3 Wire stripper with bolt 2.11 Mirror (inspection)
cutter 2.12 RS 232 pin
2.4 Pliers (assorted) insertion/extraction
2.5 Screw drivers tool
(assorted) 2.13 Sharp pointed
2.6 Soldering iron tweezers
2.7 De-soldering tool 2.14 Anti static wrist wrap
2.8 Allen wrench (0.05 – 2.15 LAN Tester
0.25 inch) 2.16 Crimping tools
2.9 Flashlight
3. Computer hardware 3.1 Motherboard 3.5 Optical disc drives
3.2 Hard disk 3.6 Memory modules
3.3 Video card 3.7 Power supply
3.4 Sound card 3.8 Cables and cords
4. Operating system 4.1 Windows
4.2 MAC OS X
4.3 Linux
5. Established installation 5.1 Automatic installation
procedures 5.2 Custom installation
5.3 Installation from optical devices
5.4 Installation from portable devices
5.5 Installation via network
6. Peripherals/devices 6.1 Printer
6.2 Scanner
6.3 Interface cards
6.3.1 TV tuner
6.3.2 video card
6.3.3 sound card
7. Application software 7.1 Productivity tools
7.2 Utilities
7.2.1 Anti-virus
7.2.2 Visualization software
7.2.3 Disk management software
7.2.4 Optical disk burning tool
7.3 Games
8. Stress test Includes stress test on:
8.1 processor
8.2 video card
8.3 memory
8.4 hard disk
EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical aspects of Assessment must show that the candidate:
competency 1.1. Assembled computer hardware
1.2. Installed operating system and drivers for peripherals/devices
1.3. Installed application software
1.4. Conducted testing and documentation
2. Underpinning 2.1. Types and parts of computers
knowledge 2.2. Computer operating systems
 Windows / MAC OS X /Linux
2.3. Peripheral devices
2.4. Computer systems design
2.5. Computer assembly procedures
2.6. Installers preparation and OS installation procedures
2.7. Application and devices/drivers installation procedures
2.8. Desktop PC interface/ hook up procedures
2.9. Power ON self-test and BIOS configuration procedures
2.10. Application packages & use of application programs
2.11. Multimedia systems
2.12. Motherboards
2.13. Multimedia storage devices:
2.14. Video cards
2.15. Sound cards
2.16. Graphical user interface
2.17. Disk management
2.18. Use of utilities/software
 Visualization software
 Disk management software
 Anti-virus / Diagnostic software
 Device drivers
2.19. Drivers/Software update procedures
2.20. Application software license agreements
2.21. Stress testing procedures
2.22. 5S and 3Rs environmental policies
3 Underpinning 3.1 Safety handling of computer parts
skills 3.2 Assembling computer hardware
3.3 Troubleshooting skills
3.4 Reading and writing skills
4 Method of The assessor may select any two of the following assessment methods to
assessment objectively assess the candidate:
4.1 Practical Demonstration w/ oral questioning
4.2 Interview
4.3 Portfolio
5 Resource The following resources MUST be provided:
Implications 5.1 Tools and test instruments
5.2 PC or workstation
5.3 Computer peripherals/devices
5.4 Appropriate OS, drivers and software applications/programs
6 Context of 6.1 Assessment may be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated
Assessment environment