Unit 4 of this qualification is learner's planing something using open systems. The rest of the Units are what hardware and software they need to meet the project needs, what sort of configuration, and how the open source community works and functions. As a suggestion, you could do the following:
Moodle is a popular open source VLE which is well documented for support and installation. Students can use an old computer to install the system which will cover almost all of the criteria in this qualification and give them vital skills in managing a real project. There are a series of videos here [1] to give an overview of how this could be done. Part 7 [2] of the videos is the project suggestion, the rest are details on hardware and software.
Some useful tutorials can be found here [3]
Resources
Linux Overview [4]
Practice distro [6]
If schools or colleges become Cisco Academies [7] (which is free), they can use their excellent Linux teaching materials.
1. Use a range of desktop management tools |
2. Use the command line for systems management |
1.1 I can navigate a graphical user interface [20] | 2.1 I can open a terminal and set suitable permissions for operations [21] |
1.2 I can use help and searches to extend learning [22] | 2.2 I can Install applications from the command line [23] |
1.3 I can adjust systems settings [24] | 2.3 I can get help from the command line [25] |
1.4 I can improve productivity using tools and widgets [26] | 2.4 I can perform common operations on files from the command line [27] |
2.5 I can produce short scripts to automate sequences of instructions [28] |
1. Plan systems management projects |
2. Apply practical skills and knowledge in a synoptic context |
3. Present results effectively |
1.1 I can make a project proposal and justify it [50] | 2.1 I can set up hardware and software to meet needs [51] | 3.1 I can organise results into a logical structure [52] |
1.2 I can carry out a risk assessment for a project [53] | 2.2 I can record process and procedures [54] | 3.2 I can use media to enable updates for a wide audience [55] |
1.3 I can produce a project plan [56] | 2.3 I can evaluate process and procedures [57] | 3.3 I can make a presentation to a critical audience [58] |
2.4 I can make improvements based on evaluation [59] | 3.4 I can receive feedback and act on it [60] |
Links
[1] http://mediadrop.tlm-test-server.co.uk:8081/categories/open-systems-management
[2] http://mediadrop.tlm-test-server.co.uk:8081/media/open-systems-management-project-suggestion
[3] http://www.guru99.com
[4] https://theingots.org/community/sites/default/files/uploads/user4107/Linux_Linux%20Overview_110416.pdf
[5] https://theingots.org/community/sites/default/files/uploads/user4107/Linux_Linux%20in%20the%20Industry_11162016%20%281%29.pdf
[6] http://mikelev.in/ux/
[7] https://www.netacad.com/get-started/educators/
[8] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#1.1
[9] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#2.1
[10] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#1.2
[11] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#2.2
[12] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#1.3
[13] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#2.3
[14] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#1.4
[15] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#2.4
[16] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#2.5
[17] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#2.6
[18] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1x#2.7
[19] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u1i
[20] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#1.1
[21] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#2.1
[22] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#1.2
[23] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#2.2
[24] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#1.3
[25] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#2.3
[26] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#1.4
[27] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#2.4
[28] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2x#2.5
[29] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u2i
[30] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#1.1
[31] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#2.1
[32] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#3.1
[33] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#1.2
[34] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#2.2
[35] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#3.2
[36] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#1.3
[37] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#2.3
[38] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#3.3
[39] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#1.4
[40] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#2.4
[41] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#3.4
[42] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#1.5
[43] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#2.5
[44] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#3.5
[45] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#2.6
[46] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#3.6
[47] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#3.7
[48] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3x#3.8
[49] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u3i
[50] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#1.1
[51] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#2.1
[52] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#3.1
[53] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#1.2
[54] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#2.2
[55] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#3.2
[56] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#1.3
[57] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#2.3
[58] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#3.3
[59] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#2.4
[60] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4x#3.4
[61] https://theingots.org/community/sysml2u4i