This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and administer UNIX/LINUX-based networked computers.

It includes safe working practices, performing UNIX/LINUX, LINUX or Mac OSX operating system installation, administration functions of logging in and out, setting up graphic user interface (GUI) applications, manipulating text files, creating and searching files and directories, changing permissions, using text editors, identifying and modifying initialisation files, streamlining command, execution using shell features, using network commands and documenting all administration activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.