Course Title: Configure a desktop environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: COSC6102C

Course Title: Configure a desktop environment

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4299 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: Alex Buono

Course Contact Phone: 9925 4475

Course Contact Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Alex Buono

Ph: 99254475

Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course provides you with a well rounded introduction to a computer, focusing on both the hardware and software to enable you to troubleshoot and build computer systems


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICANWK408A Configure a desktop environment

Element:

1. Prepare to install a desktop operating system

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Prepare for work according to site-specific safety requirements and enterprise OHS processes and procedures
1.2 Obtain desktop applications and features from appropriate person
1.3 Review required installation options and file systems 1.4 Determine and apply knowledge of licensing,
hardware and system requirements
1.5 Analyse data migration requirements
1.6 Back up local data in preparation for installation
1.7 Arrange access to site and advise client of deployment and potential down times

Element:

2. Install desktop operating system

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Install or upgrade desktop operating system using appropriate installationorupdatemethod
2.2 Install desktop applications according to identified requirements
2.3 Configure network settings to connect workstation to network
2.4 Patch the operating system and applications to ensure maximum security and reliability
2.5 Restore local data to new workstation

Element:

3. Configure desktop environment

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Configure hardware devices 3.2 Administer user environment
3.3 Create file and directory structure using appropriate administration and system tools
3.4 Configure access to external data
3.5 Configure desktop applications according to business requirements

Element:

4. Operate command line interface

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Open a command line interface
4.2 Run commands and scripts from the command line interface
4.3 Manipulate files using the command line

Element:

5. Configure desktop security

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Modify default user settings to ensure that they match the organisational security policies
5.2 Modify file and directory ownership and permissionsto ensure data security requirements are met 5.3 Ensure password security
5.4 Check that the appropriate legal notices are displayed at logon
5.5 Implement security options for network protocols
5.6 Configure security settings for desktop applications according to business requirements

Element:

6. Monitor and test the desktop

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Test desktop environment to ensure that client, functionality and performance requirements have been met
6.2 Analyse and respond to diagnostic information
6.3 Use troubleshooting tools and techniques to diagnose
and correct desktop problems
6.4 Document the desktop environment, according to organisational policy

Learning Outcomes


This unit demonstrates the skills required in the use, building and configuration of a desktop environment.

Weekly Chapter Tests

As part of of ongoing assessments you will need to complete a series of online quizzes located on the Cisco website. This will aid you in your overall studying and will help identify areas in need.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install, configure and support a desktop or workstation operating system in a networked environment.
 


Teaching Schedule

 

Date WeekTopicLab WorkAssessment
6-Jul 1 Introduction to the PC,
Preventative Maintenance		   Build a PC
13-Jul 2 OHS,
Computer Assembly		   Build a PC
20-Jul 3 Operating Systems,
Software		   Install an OS
27-Jul 4 Configuring an OS   Install Software,
Configure an OS
3-Aug 5     Configure an OS
10-Aug 6 Admin   Admin and Security
17-Aug 7 Security   Admin and Security
24-Aug 8     Admin and Security


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

All materials required for this course will be provided to you in class


Overview of Assessment

You will be required to complete 2 areas of assessment. The first assessment is an online exam to be completed through the Cisco Networking Academy. The second, will be a series of practical demonstrations to show your understanding in the areas outlined in the competency.


Assessment Tasks

1. Build a PC

2. Install an OS

3. Install Software

4. Configure an OS

5.Admin and Security

You must complete all elements to become competent in this course


Assessment Matrix

ElementBuild a PCInstall an OSInstall SoftwareConfigure an OSAdmin and Security
1.1 x        
1.2     x    
1.3   x      
1.4   x      
1.5   x      
1.6       x  
1.7 x x      
2.1 x        
2.2     x x  
2.3       x  
2.4       x  
2.5   x   x  
3.1 x     x  
3.2         x
3.3       x  
3.4         x
3.5       x  
4.1   x     x
4.2         x
4.3         x
5.1         x
5.2         x
5.3         x
5.4         x
5.5         x
5.6     x   x
6.1       x x
6.2       x x
6.3       x x
6.4       x x

Other Information

Access to an internet connected computer outside of class times – Internet connected computers are available in the School of Vocational Health and Sciences labs on levels 4, 6 or 8 of building 51, 81 Victoria Street, Melbourne.
Further lab access can be found in the student lab on level 3 (ground floor) of Building 8, in Swanston Street, Melbourne; as well as RMIT Libraries.

Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the RMIT website for more information on this policy. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1

Late work
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.

Extension of Time for submission of assessable work
A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Building 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration.

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration. Form available online at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online.
For missed assessments such as exams and tests, you (and your doctor, if you are ill) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate) prior to, or within 48 hours of the scheduled time of the exam or test.

If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.

If you have any questions about this assessment process, feel free to email me on:alex.buono@rmit.edu.au

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