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Work effectively in an information technology environment
Apply occupational health and safety procedures
Operate computing packages
Operate computer hardware
Design organisational documents using commercial computing packages
Integrate commercial computing packages
Maintain equipment & consumables
Communicate in the workplace
Connect hardware peripherals
Install software applications
Maintain system inventory
Receive and process oral and written communication
Maintain equipment / software inventory
Interact with clients
Identify components of multimedia
Access the internet

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Connect Hardware Peripherals
ICAITS014C

Course Materials

Resources

Key Terms and Concepts

  • Peripheral device
  • Serial/parallel port, SCSI interface and other peripheral device interfaces
  • Device set-up and configuration
  • Device performance, testing and troubleshooting
  • System down time
  • Device driver
  • Compatibility
  • Warranty, installation instructions, registration and support
  • Input/output device

HSC Learning Experiences

  • Following installation instructions supplied with peripheral devices
  • Installing and testing at least a keyboard, mouse, and printer, plus at least two other external peripheral devices, one of which must be a storage device.
  • Applying Occupational Health and Safety guidelines for attaching and/or removing devices and cables from a computer
  • Interpreting a variety of troubleshooting charts/diagrams/tables
  • Familiarisation with organisational hardware blueprint
  • Developing an annotated peripheral device portfolio/scrapbook containing at least 15 items (clippings etc) representing a range of different peripheral devices

Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm requirements of client
    1. Clients' peripheral requirements are identified and are confirmed in accordance with organisation standards.
    2. Client requirements and peripherals needed in line with organisational guidelines are document are reported to the supervisor.
    3. Client requirements are cleared with supervisor in line with organisation guidelines.
    4. Client support expectations are covered by vendor's warranty and support services.
  2. Obtain required peripherals
    1. Peripherals are obtained under instruction from management/supervisor.
    2. Peripherals are entered into equipment inventory according to organisation's procedures.
    3. Contents are validated and method of ensuring the physical contents match the packing list is demonstrated.
    4. Peripherals are stored according to vendor/manual guidelines.
  3. Connect hardware peripherals
    1. Timeframe for installation schedule is verified with higher authority.
    2. Existing peripheral are disconnected and replaced, with minimal disruption.
    3. Computer is configured to accept new peripherals.
    4. Hardware peripherals are tested and client satisfaction is confirmed.
    5. Amendments are made as required for client.