[Year 12 IT Apps] VET IT Computers

[Hock Khaw]

Hi Peter,
Thank you for your comprehensive response. I am not the person teaching
the course but am the Computer System Manager trying to get a
confirmation as to what system specs that are appropriate for the
teaching of VET IT. From your description below, can I ask that if we
were to deploy the HP Pentium 3 PCs with 20GB HD, 320Mb RAM would be
sufficient for the needs of the students. 
 
We also provided them with an isolated network with a switch that the
students (and teacher) can use to practise their networking skills even
though the cables are running all over the lab! 
 
What is the address of the VET IT List?
 
Thank you for your time.
 
Hock

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Nash, Peter N
Sent: Tuesday, 15 May 2007 11:58 AM
To: Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: RE: [Year 12 IT Apps] VET IT Computers



Hock,

 

No real PC requirements as long as you can use them to meet the training
package unit of competencies. I use Pentium 3 PCs with 20 GB HDD, 128Mb
RAM (at present), run XP Lite and about to partition the HDD to load
Ubuntu Linux. The students can then load relevant applications.

 

In respect to how long you may use them for - really depends on your
schools commitment to VET IT. I have some computers that are 4 to 5
years old and still used in my VET IT course. You need to look and
understand the ICA05 Training Package and its content - try and attend a
VITTA run PD session look out for details as I am not sure when we are
running one in Melbourne next.

 

Other hardware: I currently run an independent network with 4 servers,
with various network operating systems from Server 2003, Linux, and even
the old Windows NT ver. 4.0 . The 7 workstations we have attached to
this network and a laser printer - all installed by the students. I use
my VET network for the IT Apps students to understand Networking -
protocols, topology, security issues etc. This is a very hands-on way
for the students to understand networking and works well.

 

Try the VET IT list for more information. 

 

Regards

 

Peter Nash

 

IT Teacher

Galvin Park Secondary College

Shaws Road, Werribee, Vic. 3030

 

Tel: (03) 9741 4911

 

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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Hock Khaw
Sent: Monday, 14 May 2007 1:09 PM
To: Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: [Year 12 IT Apps] VET IT Computers

 

Hello all,

We are currently redeploying some computers for use by students doing
the VET IT program. Can you please let me know what are the minimum
requirements for these students to use and what they mainly use for?
What is the duration for the use of these systems, one term or whole
year? Hope to hear from people out there who are offering the VET IT
courses.

Thank you.

 

Hock L Khaw MACS PCP MCP
Computer Systems Manager
St Joseph's College Melbourne
Mobile: 0419 342 362
Direct line (NM): 9269 6911
Direct line (PV): 9353 0804

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