Field          Computing and Information Technology

 

Review of Computing unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Computing

Generic Computing

2781

Computer Support

18753, 18755

 

NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          November 2012

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2015

 

Summary

 

In response to the tertiary sector request to retain these standards, NQS has reviewed these three standards.  Unit standard 2781 has been reviewed to address duplication with Level 1 achievement standard 91070.  Unit standards 18753 and 18755 have been reviewed to ensure they remain fit for purpose and national in scope.

 

Main changes

 

·      Ranges and evidence requirements have been amended to clarify requirements of the standards

·      Standard 2781 has been reworded so that for assessment purposes this standard is a practical demonstration of knowledge

·      Standard 18753 title, outcome 2 and its evidence requirements have been amended to better reflect sector requirements

·      Standard 18755 explanatory note 3 definition for minor problems was amended

·      Standard 18755 has been amended to clarify the processes for rectifying the minor problem according to organisational requirements.

 

Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Field > Computing > Generic Computing

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

2781

Manage and protect data in a personal computer

2

3

B

 

Field > Computing > Computing Support

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

18753

Recommend hardware for a single user personal computer and peripherals for organisation use

Recommend hardware for personal computer use

3

5

B

18755

Identify and resolve users' minor computer problems

3

5

B