Run standard diagnostic tests

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICASAS301A, 'Run standard diagnostic tests'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Run standard diagnostic tests' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify common symptoms and preventative maintenance techniques

1.1 Develop a troubleshooting process to help resolve problems

1.2 Determine the specific symptoms relevant to different types of hardware, operating system and printer problems

1.3 Identify common preventative maintenance techniques to support maintenance strategies

2. Operate system diagnostics

2.1 Run the system diagnostic program according to specification

2.2 Modify the system configuration as indicated by the diagnostic program

2.3 Carry out preventative maintenance in line with organisational guidelines

3. Scan system for viruses

3.1 Scan the system to check and maintain virus protection

3.2 Report identified viruses to an appropriate person

3.3 Remove virus infections found by the scan using software tools and procedures, or by restoring backups

3.4 Document relevant symptom and removal information


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICASAS301A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT40210 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICA40611 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Testing
  • ICA30111 - Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
  • PSP42010 - Certificate IV in School Support Services
  • PSP41912 - Certificate IV in Government (School Support Services)
  • PSP42012 - Certificate IV in School Support Services
  • ICT30813 - Certificate III in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless Installation
  • ICT30313 - Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling
  • ICT30213 - Certificate III in Telecommunications
  • ICT40613 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology

And the skillsets: