Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain the integrity of network support systems and software, for both system platforms and applications of computer systems, including local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN).
It applies to individuals, working as system administration support officers for service providers and large organisations, who manage and administer networks and make recommendations for improved customer support.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Undertake proactive maintenance of system | 1.1 Prepare methodology to undertake platform database optimisation and administration effectively 1.2 Produce a cost-benefit analysis of database optimisation schedule to evaluate the effective return on investment (RoI) benefit to the organisation 1.3 Produce training instructions for new users on methodology to ensure effective database optimisation and administration 1.4 Interrogate and monitor system platforms to determine error logs, aging time on processes, database checks and system loadings 1.5 Notify appropriate personnel of problems and provide advice and guidance on likely solutions 1.6 Conduct system measurements from a user perspective on response times, and initiate investigations on problems where specifications are not being met 1.7 Assess availability of data storage space and initiate appropriate action where required 1.8 Develop procedures for system backup and restoration, review for efficiency of operation and amend where required |
2. Provide application support to system users | 2.1 Produce a set of procedures for formal meetings with users on a regular basis for effectiveness to discuss user issues and provide support 2.2 Set up a user support network to provide responsive system administration to users on an ongoing basis as critical issues arise |
3. Create and delete user accounts | 3.1 Create a hierarchical user profiling system to manage user accounts effectively according to enterprise policy 3.2 Establish and monitor security procedures relating to access according to policy 3.3 Assess grounds for deletion of user accounts and determine necessary action |
4. Undertake special investigations | 4.1 Evaluate requests for investigation to determine detail of action required 4.2 Prepare activity plan including timelines, specific goals, investigative team and resources required to conduct an investigation 4.3 Conduct investigation methodically according to plan and record findings 4.4 Analyse findings and prepare and forward reports, including recommendations to the requesting body |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of ability to:
prepare a methodology for system maintenance
produce cost-benefit analysis and training for database optimisation and administration
review development of training instructions
conduct system measurements
develop support processes for system users
manage user accounts and security procedures
investigate potential system administration problems and make recommendations.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
summarise back-up systems
demonstrate a deep knowledge of computer systems
outline meeting procedures
outline the common methodology for system administration
summarise optimisation and administration of a database
provide a summary of telecommunications monitoring tools
explain the process for investigation requests and actions
outline user account security and profiling system.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:
a network for maintenance and analysis of special investigations
equipment and systems manuals, specifications and enterprise policy.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 3.1, 3.2, 4.4 | Organises, evaluates and interprets technical specifications and related documentation from a range of complex texts |
Writing | 1.2, 1.3, 1.8, 2.1, 4.2-4.4 | Prepares clear and concise workplace documentation including training instructions Produces reports on system administration and investigations, incorporating technical language, to communicate complex information clearly and effectively |
Oral Communication | 1.5 | Provides verbal instructions and guidance using specific and relevant language suitable to audience Employs listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Numeracy | 1.2, 1.6 | Uses mathematical formulae to make statistical calculations about traffic predictions Uses mathematical formulae to complete cost-benefit analysis |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.4-1.7, 2.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.3 | Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes and an increasingly intuitive understanding of context for complex, high-impact activities with strategic implications Considers the strategic and operational potential of digital technologies to achieve work goals, enhance work processes and enhance solutions Uses digital systems and tools to enter, store and monitor data Recognises and addresses some unfamiliar problems of increasing complexity within own scope Uses formal processes to monitor implementation of solutions and reflect on outcomes |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering