Course Title: Install and configure a client computer operating system and software

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: EEET7068C

Course Title: Install and configure a client computer operating system and software

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 520T Future Technologies

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: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers

Kenneth Falzon

Email: kenneth.falzon@rmit.edu.au

 

Program Manager

Dr. A R M Muniruzzaman (Munir)

Program Manager
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email


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

UEENEEE101A

Course Description

This unit covers installing and configuring an operating system and software on a personal computer. It encompasses safe working practices, installing and testing the operating system and application software, testing functionality, rectifying operating anomalies, following written and oral instruction and procedures and applying appropriate customer relations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEED143A Install and configure a client computer operating system and software

Element:

1 Prepare to install and configure a computer operating system and software.

Performance Criteria:

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.

Element:

2 Upgrade computer and peripheral software.

Performance Criteria:

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.

Element:

3 Complete and report upgrading and maintenance activities.

Performance Criteria:

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.
 

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster (Computer Technology) in conjunction with UEENEED102A (EEET7066C) & UEENEEE117A (OHTH5730C). You must enrol in all three courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies UEENEEE117A, UEENEED102A and UEENEED143A . Please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEED102A (EEET7066C) for the learning activities and Engineers Australia Mapping Information.


Teaching Schedule

As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEED102A (EEET7066C) for the proposed teaching schedule.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEED102A (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 


Assessment 2: Practical Test

Assessment 3: Closed Book Tests

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

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x

x

1.2

x

x

x

1.3

x

x

x

1.4

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

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x

2.7

x

x

x

3.1

x

x

x

3.2

x

x

x

3.3

x

x

x


Assessment Tasks

As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEED102A (EEET7066C) for assessment tasks.


Assessment Matrix

As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEED102A (EEET7066C) for assessment matrix.

Other Information

• As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEED102A (EEET7066C) for information about student directed hours.

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL

Study and learning Support:

Study Support (Previously named as Study and Learning Centre (SLC)) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study Support.

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/academic-integrity  to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails. 


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