Assessor’s Package for Hardware and Network Servicing L_III

Gofa Industrial College

Sector: - Economic Infrastructure
Sub Sector: - Information Technology
Occupation: Hardware and Networking Servicing LIII
Institutional exam
Assessor Package
The assessment covers the following units of competence:
1. EIS HNS3 01 1221 Determine Best-Fit Topology
2. EIS HNS3 02 1221 Install and Manage Network Protocols
3. EIS HNS3 03 1221 Configure and Administer Server
4. EIS HNS3 04 1221 Monitor and Administer Stem and Network Security
5. EIS HNS3 05 1221 Identify and Resolve Network Problems
6. EIS HNS3 06 1221 Provide First Level Remote Help Desk Support
7. EIS HNS3 07 1221 Create Technical Documentation

Contents of the Assessor’s Package:

1. Instructions for the competence Assessor
2. Evidence Plan
3. Project Information or Problem
4. Worksheet (If necessary)
5. Demonstration/Observation Checklist
6. Product Evaluation Sheet (If required in the practical project)
7. List of Equipment, Tools and Materials

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Methods of Assessment
1 Observation/Demonstration with Interview Question (If necessary)
2 Written Assessment

Nature of assessment:

1. Qualification – based
- All units of competence are included in different practical projects and the
accompanying knowledge tests for basic and common competencies.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMPETENCE ASSESSOR

Occupation Hardware and Network Servicing L_III

BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT

1. Establish the assessment context and purpose of the assessment
2. Familiarize self with the qualification or units of competence to be assessed
 Assessment context
 Assessor’s guide
 Assessment methods
 Product evaluation sheets
 Time limits
 Evidence to be collected
 Performance Criteria
 Assessment and Certification arrangements
3. Ensure that the Assessment Center complies with the relevant occupational health
and safety requirements as:
 Well lighted and well ventilated assessment room
 Risk areas properly marked
4. Ensure that the following assessment resources are available in the Assessment
Center:
 Complete set of safe and functional equipment and tools
 Complete set of supplies and materials
 Assessor’s guide and rating sheets (Assessment Package)
5. Notify candidates of any resources they have to bring during the assessment

ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT

1. Check the attendance of the candidates
 Check the candidates registered number
 Instruct candidates to sign on the attendance sheet
 Check accomplished self assessment guide
 Provide overview of the qualification to be assessed refer to (EOS)
2. Orient the candidates (Time allotment is 15 minutes)
 explain the context and purpose of the assessment and the assessment
process
 explain the Qualification or units of competency to be assessed and the
evidence to be collected
 outline the assessment procedures to be undertaken
 assess the needs of the candidates and establish any allowable adjustments in
the assessment procedure
 seek feedback regarding the candidate’s understanding of the occupational
standard/units of competence being assessed, evidence requirements and
assessment process
 make all necessary announcement just before the start of the assessment
 specify the do’s and don’ts inside the assessment room
3. Instruct candidates to accomplish the competency assessment agreement
 Provide the candidates with all materials, tools and equipment required to complete
the tasks. Ensure that all tools should be of the same kind and quality
 Administer the assessment in accordance with the outcome-based assessment

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methodology
 Give specific instructions to the candidates clearly and slowly and provide each
candidate with a copy of the Candidate Instructions Guide and Worksheets
 Inform each candidate that s/he has fifteen (15) minutes reading time and the total
time duration for each is indicated in the Project Information.
 Make certain that the candidate fully understands what is expected and knows the
time limits allowed to finish each assessment project.
 Stay at the assessment area during the entire duration of the assessment activity
and observe the candidate perform the tasks.
 Inhibit self from providing any assistance during the assessment or indicate in any
way whether the candidate is or not performing the activity correctly.
 Intervene only for safety reasons
 Implement the evidence gathering process and ensure its validity, reliability,
fairness and flexibility
 Judge the evidence in terms of the four dimensions of competency – task skills,
task management skills, contingency management skills and job/ role environment
skills
 Record details of evidence collected and make judgment about the candidate’s
competence based on the evidence and the relevant standards required of the
units of competence
 Make no alterations/erasures in the Observation Checklist

POST ASSESSMENT
1. Provide feedback on the outcome of the assessment process. This includes providing
the candidate with:
 clear and constructive feedback on the assessment decision
 Give the candidates your feedback on the assessment result.
Feedback should indicate whether the candidate is:
 COMPETENT
 NOT YET COMPETENT
On each of the competencies assessed
 information on ways of overcoming any identified gaps in competency revealed by
the assessment
 information on reassessment process, if applicable
2. Prepare the necessary assessment reports
 Record the assessment outcome using the prescribed Observation Checklist
 Make sure the report or rating sheets are properly signed by you and the candidate
 Maintain records of the assessment procedures, evidence collected and
assessment outcome
 Endorse assessment results/outcomes to assessment centre manager
Prepare recommendations for the issuance of national certificate/ certificate of
competence

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EVIDENCE PLAN
Sector Economic Infrastructure
Sub-Sector Information Technology
Occupation : Hardware and Network servicing
Level III
Appropriate Assessment Method Assessment tool/instrument / written
Units of competence to be assessed: Observation Outcome Knowledge /oral question using interviews,
evaluation Assessment practical exercise /demonstration ,role
(Oral or written) play, simulation
Practical exercise written
Project 1- Configure, Administer and secure Server
EIS HNS3 02 1221 Install and Manage Network Protocols X X X
EIS HNS3 03 1221 Configure and Administer Server X X
EIS HNS3 04 1221 Monitor and Administer System and X
Network Security

EIS HNS3 05 1221 Identify and Resolve Network X X X

Problems

Project 2- Prepare Network design document

EIS HNS3 01 1221 Determine Best-Fit Topology X X
EIS HNS3 06 1221 Provide First Level Remote Help Desk Support X X X
EIS HNS3 07 1221 Create Technical Documentation X X X X

NOTE: The OS must be the guide in preparing the plan, considering the various elements of the unit of competence and performance
Criteria indicated. Underpinning knowledge and skills must also be consider.

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Observation Checklist
Candidate’s Name:
Assessor’s Name:
Occupational Standard: Hardware and Network Servicing _LIII
Unit of Competency: [EIS HNS3 01 1221 EIS HNS3 02 1221 EIS HNS3 03 1221 EIS HNS3
04 1221 EIS HNS3 05 1221 EIS HNS3 06 1221 EIS HNS3 07 1221 ]
Date of Assessment:
Time of Assessment:
Instructions for the Assessor
 Observe the candidate.
 Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was undertaken
 Place a tick in the box to show that the candidate completed each aspects of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
 Complete the feedback sections of the form.
OBSERVATION
During the demonstration of skills, did the candidate: Yes No
Project 1:- Configure, Administer and secure Server (80%)
[EIS HNS3 02 1221 EIS HNS3 03 1221 EIS HNS3 04 1221 EIS HNS3 5 1221]
Task- I: Install, Configure and Test Server (each 4%)
 Make ready the given computers for new Operating System installation and
configuration
 Install Window server 2008 and Make Partition form the total size of hard disk
(80% C and 20% D)
 Install compatibility Device driver
 Assign IP address for your server

 Configure DNS called ABC.com, active directory and DHCP

 IP range: 192.68.1.3-192.168.1.50 and exclude from 192.168.1.3-192.168.1.10

 Add FTP site called FTP-1 with read and write permission

 Share a file for Finance department for each users that cannot be accessed by
another user from the server computer
 Access and modify the file in a client computer
 Creating Organizational unit called site1 and site2
 Creating Users and Group
 Move the above user according to their group
 Move the group to OU site1
 Delete OU site2
 Ping and test the connectivity
Task- II: Administrate Network Security (each 4%)
 Create User privilege to change their Passwords at first login for the users

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Hana and Hiwot

 Set the limitation access of time of the Accounting group can access the
network from Friday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM only
 Turn on window firewall for the server computer
 Add the client computer to the domain ABC.com
 Create a profile path each user in accounting group
Project 2: Prepare Network design and document (20% and each 5%)
[EIS HNS3 01 1221 EIS HNS3 06 1221EIS HNS3 07 1221]
 List network material for the above LAN configuration

 Specify what type of topology recommended? Way?

 Draw the Physical arrangement of the network device
 Develop the action plan(phase) to perform the activity and shade the duration
to perform
The candidate’s overall performance in the practical project was:
 SATISFACTORY  NOT SATISFACTORY
_______________________________
Name and Signature of Assessor

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Materials to be used:

Quantity per Item Description Specification

candidate
Server Operating system Microsoft Windows server 2008
1
Enterprise edition
2 Client Operating System Microsoft Windows 10
1 Drivers Pack CD Drivers for the server computer
2 Drivers Pack CD Drivers for the Client computers
1 Application Programs Microsoft Office 2007
UTP Patch cord Standard straight through, each 2M
3
long and RJ45 crimped

Tools & Instruments:

Quantity per Item Description Specification

Candidate
1 Server Computer Minimum hardware requirements:
Dual Core processor
150 GB Hard Disc Size
2GB RAM
CD/DVD drive
Built in NIC
2 Client computer Minimum hardware requirements:
Pentium 4 processor
80 GB Hard Disc Size
1 GB RAM
CD/DVD drive
Built in NIC
1 Switch/Hub Standard 8 port switch

Note: Materials and tools may be modified by the Assessor, depending on the
actual job performed, and location & the standard installation practices of the
country.