View Unit : Set Up an IT System

Unit

Unit Reference Number

Y/502/4209

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Set Up an IT System

Unit Level

Level 1

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

6.2 ICT for Users

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

See IT User Assessment Strategy available from www.e-skills.com

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Connect up a personal computer, printer and peripheral devices safely	1.1	Identify what IT system components, storage and peripheral devices are needed and how to connect them
		1.2	Identify any health and safety issues associated with setting up an IT system
		1.3	Connect up the components of an IT system safely, including a printer and other peripheral devices
		1.4	Connect removable storage media to a PC safely
2	Connect to an IT communication service	2.1	Connect communication hardware safely to a PC
		2.2	Identify the details needed to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
		2.3	Connect to a communication service from a PC
3	Set up software for use	3.1	Configure the user interface to meet needs
		3.2	Identify what security precautions need to be addressed when connecting to the internet
		3.3	Set up and configure virus protection software
		3.4	Set up files and software to meet needs
4	Check that the IT system and communication service are working successfully	4.1	Identify simple tests that can be used to check the system
		4.2	Identify simple communication tests that can be used to check the internet connection
		4.3	Run tests to check that the system and communication service are working successfully
		4.4	Identify how to report faults and seek expert help
		4.5	Respond to error messages and report faults as appropriate

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