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Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Qualifications in Information Technology –
Specification – Issue 3 – September 2022 © Pearson Education Limited 2022
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Unit 12: IT Technical Support and Management
Level:
3
Unit type:
Internal
Guided learning hours:
60
Unit in brief
Learners investigate the support
and management of IT systems, carry out support tasks
and prepare a support and management plan, all of which
are essential for
organisations to operate.
Unit introduction
Effective IT technical support and management of systems are vital to organisation
and individual performance. Organisations require their IT systems to perform at their
optimum capacity and efficiency, as any downtime of these
systems can lead to lost
working time or capacity. Individuals working in organisations often lack the technical
expertise to maintain their systems correctly and efficiently, which
is why support teams
are employed to do this job for them.
In this unit, you will examine the support and management needs and characteristics of
IT systems used by organisations, identifying areas where support is necessary and the
different job roles involved. You will examine the legislation and regulations that are in
place to provide a safe and productive environment for employees. You will carry out a
series of practical IT support activities on a system
and a range of devices, which could
include performing software updates and changing user access rights. You will monitor
system performance and optimise it to meet the client’s requirements. You will learn
about and apply appropriate behaviours to complete these activities. Finally, you will
prepare a support and management plan for a new IT system.
This unit will help to prepare you for progression to higher
education, and in particular it
will develop your
communication, problem-solving and planning skills, which are valued
by higher education providers. It will also prepare you for employment in the IT sector or
for an IT apprenticeship.
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