Course Title: Assemble, set-up and test computing devices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: EEET7066C
Course Title: Assemble, set-up and test computing devices
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6121 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vhes@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
George Listopad
PHONE: +61 3 99254441
Email: george.listopad@rmit.edu.au
Kenneth Falzon
PHONE: +61 3 9925 4716
Email: kenneth.falzon@rmit.edu.au
Divya Anshu Bhardwaj
PHONE: +61 3 9925 4163
Email: divyaansu.bhardwaj@rmit.edu.au
Luke Eberbach
PHONE: +61 3 9925-4381
Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
UEENEEE101A
Course Description
This unit covers assembly, setting up and testing personal computers as directed in computer service manuals. It encompasses safe working practices, checking computer components, assembling components to form a basic personal computer, installing and testing basic operating system, drivers and application software, following written and oral instruction and applying customer relations procedures.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED102A Assemble, set-up and test computing devices |
Element: |
1 Assemble computing devices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures. |
Element: |
2 Install operating system and application software |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
Element: |
3 Test computer operation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
Element: |
4 Complete work and report |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the three clustered competencies ( UEENEED102A, UEENEEE117A, UEENEED143A) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:
- Lectures
- Practical work
- Project
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Computer Technology) in conjunction with:
UEENEEE117A Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures,
UEENEED143A Install and configure a client computer operating system and software
The learning and assessment activities will include all the components of competencies UEENEED102A, UEENEEE117A andUEENEED143A.
Elements and Criteria for UEENEEE117A (OHTH5730C)
1 Provide OHS information to the work group.
1.1 Relevant provisions of occupational health and safety legislation and codes of practice are accurately and clearly explained to the work group.
1.2 Information on the organisation’s occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs is provided in a readily accessible manner and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group.
1.3 Information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures is regularly provided and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group.
2 Implement and monitor participative arrangements for the management of OHS.
2.1 Organisational procedures for consultation over occupational health and safety issues are implemented and monitored to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute.
2.2 Issues raised through consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures for issue resolution.
2.3 The outcomes of consultation over occupational health and safety issues are made known to the work group promptly.
3 Implement and monitor the procedures for identifying hazards, assessing risk and controlling risks.
3.1 Existing and potential hazards in the work area are identified and reported so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied.
3.2 Work procedures to control risks are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures.
3.3 Existing procedures to control risks are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures.
3.4 Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified in accordance with the hierarchy of control and reported to designated personnel.
3.5 Inadequacies in resource allocation for implementation of risk control measures identified and reported to designated personnel.
4 Implement the procedures for dealing with hazardous events.
4.1 Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented whenever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken.
4.2 Hazardous events are investigated to identify their cause in accordance with investigation procedures.
4.3 Control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events are implemented based on the hierarchy of control if within scope of responsibilities and competencies or alternatively referred to designated personnel for implementation.
5 Implement and monitor the procedures for OHS training.
5.1 Occupational health and safety training needs are identified accurately, specifying gaps between occupational health and safety competencies required and those held by work group members.
5.2 Arrangements are made for fulfilling identified occupational health and safety training needs in both on and off-the-job training programs in consultation with relevant parties.
6 Implement and monitor the procedures for maintaining OHS records.
6.1 Occupational health and safety records for work area are accurately and legibly completed in accordance with workplace requirements for occupational health and safety records and legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease.
6.2 Aggregate information from the area’s occupational health and safety records is used to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work according to organisational procedures and within scope of responsibilities and competencies.
Elements and Criteria for UEENEED143A (EEET7068C)
1 Prepare to install and configure a computer operating system and software.
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3 The scope of work to be undertaken is determined from documentation or from discussions with work supervisor.
1.4 Operating system and application software versions as required for the installation are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.
2 Upgrade computer and peripheral software.
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Operating system and application and network software components are installed in accordance with installation instructions and industry practices.
2.3 Operating system, software applications and network, including device drivers, are tested in preparation for return to service/customer.
2.4 Operating system network and software malfunctions are identified using logical techniques drawing on knowledge of operating system configuration requirements.
2.5 Malfunctions are rectified using latest software versions, incremental updates and bug and security patches.
2.6 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are decided on the basis of safety and required work outcomes.
2.7 Installation and configuration is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or other services.
3 Complete and report upgrading and maintenance activities.
3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
3.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.3 Operating system network and software installation is documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures.
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course and other two clustered competencies are mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with the cluster of competencies UEENEED102A, UEENEEE117A and UEENEED143A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for the 3 clustered competencies (UEENEED102A, UEENEED143A and UEENEEE117A) is detailed below.
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance criteria |
| 1 |
Introduction to course: OH&S assignment information (50%). Due week 13 Lecture/tutorial: Introduction to the PC. Laboratory: Lab Safety and ESD |
UEENEED102A 1, 4 UEENEED143A 1, 3 UEENEEE117A 1 |
| 2 | Lecture/tutorial: Safe lab procedures. Lecture/tutorial: OH&S: legislation, organisational policies and procedures, hazard identification. Laboratory: Physical inspection of PC. Identification of front and back panel components. |
UEENEED102A 1, 2, 3 UEENEED143A 1, 3, 4 UEENEEE117A 1, 2, 3 |
| 3 | Lecture/tutorial: Assembling a PC. Lecture/tutorial: OH&S - Implementation and monitoring of organisational procedures. Laboratory: Identification and inspection of PC components. Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 1, 2, 3, 4 UEENEED143A 3 UEENEEE117A 1, 2 |
| 4 | Lecture/tutorial: Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Lecture/tutorial: OH&S - Hazard identification and assessment, reporting, monitoring and control procedures. Laboratory: Partial PC disassembly and reassembly. Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 2, 3, 4 UEENEED143A 2, 3, 4 UEENEEE117A 1, 2, 3 |
| 5 | Lecture/tutorial: Operating systems fundamentals. Lecture/tutorial: OH&S - Implementing procedures for controlling and dealing with hazardous events. Laboratory: Full disassembly and reassembly of PC. Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 2, 3, 4 UEENEED143A 2, 3 UEENEEE117A 1, 2 |
| 6 | Lecture/tutorial: Networks - part 1. Lecture/tutorial: OH&S - implement and monitor procedures for OH&S training. Laboratory: Boot process and BIOS configuration, computer hardware and boot configuration, start up and shutdown procedures. Practical test 1 (25%) Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 1, 2, 3, 4 UEENEED143A 1, 2 UEENEEE117A 1, 2 |
| 7 | Lecture/tutorial: Networks - part 2. Lecture/tutorial: OH&S - implement and monitor the procedures for maintaining OH&S records. Laboratory: Installation of operating system and device drivers. Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 3, 4 UEENEED143A 1, 2 UEENEEE117A 1, 2 |
| 8 | Lecture/tutorial: Laptops. Lecture/tutorial:OH&S - Lifting and carrying. Laboratory: OH&S - practical exercise: lifting and carrying. Laboratory: The boot process. Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 2, 4 UEENEED143A 1, 2, 3 UEENEEE117A 1, 2 |
| 9 | Lecture/tutorial: Printers. Lecture/tutorial: OH&S - Electrical safety. Laboratory: Command line interface Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 3 UEENEED143A 1, 2, 3 UEENEEE117A 1, 2 |
| 10 | Lecture/tutorial: Security. Laboratory: Lab 7 cluster Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 3, 4 UEENEED143A 1, 2 UEENEEE117A 1, |
| 11 | Lecture/tutorial: Communicating in a business environment. Laboratory: Lab 8 cluster Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 2, 3, 4 UEENEED143A 1, 2 UEENEEE117A 1, |
| 12 | Lecture/tutorial: PC troubleshooting. Laboratory: Lab 9 cluster. Online closed book test (1%) |
UEENEED102A 2, 3, 4 UEENEED143A 1, 2 UEENEEE117A 1, |
| 13 | Lecture/tutorial: Revision Laboratory: Lab cluster 10 Online closed book test (1%) OH&S assignment due (40%) |
UEENEED102A 3 UEENEED143A 3 UEENEEE117A 1, 2 |
| 14 | Lecture/tutorial: Project presentations (15%). Laboratory: Laboratory catch up and revision |
UEENEED102A 2, 3, 4 UEENEED143A 1, 2, 3 UEENEEE117A 1, 2, 3 |
| 15 | Lecture/tutorial: Project presentations (15%). Laboratory: Laboratory catch up and revision |
UEENEED102A 3 UEENEED143A 2 UEENEEE117A 1, 2 |
| 16 | Lecture/tutorial: Project presentations (15%). . | UEENEED102A All UEENEED143A All UEENEEE117A All |
| 17 | Practical test (25%). |
UEENEED102A All UEENEED143A All UEENEEE117A All |
| 18 |
Closed book test (UEENEED102A, UEENEED143A: 23%). Closed book test (UEENEEE117A: 50%). |
UEENEED102A All |
| Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 20 hours outside the class time. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
On line content: http://www.netacad.com IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Course Booklet, Version 5 |
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References
Other Resources
Resource materials will be available on myRMIT>Studies>EEET7066C.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Research Work and Presentation
Weighting towards final grade: (%): 45 (30+15)
Assessment 2: Practical Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 25
Assessment 3: Closed Book Tests
Weighting towards final grade (%): 30
these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Research Work and Presentation |
Practical Test |
Closed book Tests |
1.1 |
x |
x |
x |
1.2 |
x |
x |
x |
1.3 |
x |
x |
x |
1.4 |
x |
x |
x |
1.5 |
x |
x |
x |
1.6 |
x |
x |
x |
1.7 |
x |
x |
x |
2.1 |
x |
x |
x |
2.2 |
x |
x |
x |
2.3 |
x |
x |
x |
2.4 |
x |
x |
x |
2.5 |
x |
x |
x |
2.6 |
x |
x |
x |
2.7 |
x |
x |
x |
2.8 |
x |
x |
x |
3.1 |
x |
x |
x |
3.2 |
x |
x |
x |
3.3 |
x |
x |
x |
3.4 |
x |
x |
x |
3.5 |
x |
x |
x |
3.6 |
x |
x |
x |
3.7 |
x |
x |
x |
3.8 |
x |
x |
x |
3.9 |
x |
x |
x |
4.1 |
x |
x |
x |
4.2 |
x |
x |
x |
4.3 |
x |
x |
x |
Assessment Tasks
UEENEED102A, UEENEED143A:
Project: 15% - Weeks 14 - 16
Practical Tests:(2 x 25%) 50% - Weeks 6 and 17
Closed book Tests: (12 x 1%, 1 x 23%) 35% - Weeks 3 - 18
UEENEEE117A:
Assignment: 50% - week 13
Closed book test: 50% - Week 18
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEE117A Elements & Performance Criteria
| UEENEEE117A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Assignment | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Closed book Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs UEENEED102A Elements & Performance Criteria
| UEENEED102A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Project | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Practical Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Closed book Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs UEENEED143A Elements & Performance Criteria
| UEENEED143A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Project | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Practical Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Closed book Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | |||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 |
| Assignment | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||
| Project | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
| Practical Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||
| Closed book Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||
| ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEE117A |
0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEED102A |
1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEED143A |
1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 0 (blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element. | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element. |
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