| Work Function: A. Perform Analysis |
| Key Activity: A5. Research technical alternatives and analyze technical options |
| | Comment |
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| | Employability Skills |
| | | Ability to present alternative solutions in concise, clear language. | Important |
| | | Ability to accurately summarize and document information. | Important |
| | | Ability to use previous training/experience to forecast how documentation will be used by others. | Important |
| | | Ability to gather, synthesize and interpret data. | Important |
| | Technical Knowledge |
| | | Knowledge of key sources of information regarding technical options. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of system design concepts and techniques. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of research techniques and procedures and cost/benefit analysis techniques regarding technical options. | Somewhat Important |
| | | Ability to translate technical features into development and user benefits. | Important |
| | | Ability to assess sources of information for new technologies and calculate risks of implementation. | Somewhat Important |
| | | Knowledge of hardware and software standards and processes. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of network architecture, topology, hardware and software. | Somewhat Important |
| Work Function: B. Design Network |
| Key Activity: B5. Specify servers and supporting hardware |
| | Comment |
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| | Employability Skills |
| | | Ability to present specifications in a clear, concise manner. | Important |
| | | Ability to organize and present technical terms and concepts. | Important |
| | Technical Knowledge |
| | | Knowledge of server hardware and software specifications. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of network architecture topology. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of server and supporting hardware systems and protocols. | Important |
| | | Ability to create system and installation specifications. | Important |
| Work Function: C. Configure and Deploy Network |
| Key Activity: C3. Perform workstation configuration and software loading |
| | Comment |
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| | Employability Skills |
| | | Ability to evaluate computer utilization. | Somewhat Important |
| | | Ability to analyze operational problems. | Important |
| | | Ability to implement new applications. | Somewhat Important |
| | Technical Knowledge |
| | | Knowledge of software loading and configuration procedures. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of data conversion issues and procedures. | Somewhat Important |
| | | Knowledge of compatibility issues and resolution procedures. | Important |
| | | Ability to understand user applications and relate user needs to configuration. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of network and operating systems. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of workstation hardware configuration. | Important |
| Key Activity: C4. Support, track and document change implementation |
| | Comment |
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| | Employability Skills |
| | | Ability to pose critical questions and ask open-ended and confirming questions. | Somewhat Important |
| | | Ability to identify the need for information. | Somewhat Important |
| | | Ability to analyze and summarize information. | Somewhat Important |
| | | Ability to use word processing, project management and spreadsheet software. | Important |
| | | Ability to follow company procedures and support organization processes. | Somewhat Important |
| | Technical Knowledge |
| | | Knowledge of group dynamics. | Somewhat Important |
| | | Knowledge of documentation policies and practices. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of tracking and documentation procedures. | Important |
| Key Activity: C7. Install hardware |
| | Comment |
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| | Employability Skills |
| | | Ability to follow standard installation procedures and practices. | Important |
| | | Ability to troubleshoot and test system and components. | Important |
| | | Ability to create detailed supporting documentation. | Important |
| | | Ability to recommend tradeoffs and negotiate to resolve technical issues. | Somewhat Important |
| | Technical Knowledge |
| | | Ability to install cabinet, peripheral equipment and power/grounding. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of cabling and wiring installation procedures. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of hardware testing procedures. | Important |
| | | Knowledge of applicable codes and practices. | Important |
| | | Ability to document test results. | Important |
| | | Ability to acquire necessary approvals. | Somewhat Important |