Unit of competency Outline

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Administer computer networks

Administer computer networks

Unit of competency
National Code
UEECS0001
State Code
OCB35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to administer computer networks.It includes working safely; planning server installations and upgrades; planning for infrastructure services roles; determining and maintaining user and group permissions, delegated administration, network security and shared resource management; monitoring and maintaining servers for performance evaluation and optimisation, terminal server infrastructure and application deployment; planning for business continuity and high availability; and documenting all administration activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install, upgrade and maintain network operations
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 Scope of the network is determined from network specifications and in consultation with relevant person/s
  • 1.3 Activities are planned in accordance with workplace procedures for timelines and in consultation with others involved
  • 1.4 Network operating system versions and updates required to maintain the network are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and network requirements
2 Administer network operations and document activities
  • 2.1 Server operating systems are installed, upgraded and configured in accordance with developer instructions and network requirements
  • 2.2 Devices and drivers, desktop environment, network protocols, and services and system security are implemented in accordance with requirements
  • 2.3 Access to resources is configured within the limitations specified for each user
  • 2.4 Network malfunctions are identified and rectified using logical techniques and knowledge of devices and driver storage network protocols, connections and services and system security configuration processes
  • 2.5 Network performance and reliability is monitored and optimised in accordance with established procedures
  • 2.6 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
  • 2.7 Network administration is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or other services
  • 2.8 Written justification is produced for network maintenance and upgrade and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with established procedures
  • 2.9 Network administration and documentation are maintained in accordance with established procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC394 UEENEED115A Administer computer networks Unit of competency