Tech Scouts Self Assessment
	Novice	Journeyman	Master
HARDWARE
Computers	Able to plug in, establish operating computer with at least two different computers	Able to establish operating computer with Apple and IBM systems	Able to trouble shoot cpu, test and change elements
Monitors	Able to attach monitor to computer, adjust brightness, contrast, picture	Able to trouble shoot common monitors for either Apple or IBM systems	Able to trouble shoot monitors, make common repairs
Keyboard	Able to attach keyboard to computer, check for appropriate connections	Able to trouble shoot common keyboard, checking connections	Able to trouble shoot keyboards, make common repairs
Modem	Able to attach modem to computer, test for appropriate connections	Able to trouble shoot modems, establish connections	Able to trouble shoot modems, make common repairs
Printer	Able to attach printer to common computer, check connections	Able to establish printer to multi user system	Able to trouble shoot printer, make common repairs
Laptop	Able to plug in, start up laptop, check on built in systems	Able to set up laptop computer, Apple and IBM systems	Able to trouble shoot laptop computers, make common repairs
Mouse	Able to attach mouse to computer, check connections	Able to trouble shoot common mouse, connections	Able to trouble shoot mouse, make common repairs
Peripherals	Aware of, able to connect peripherals: television monitors, projectors, others	Able to trouble shoot peripheral connections, re-establish system	Able to trouble shoot peripherals, identify problems
Wiring	Aware of need for connective wiring, able to connect simple system	Able to analyze wiring systems, trouble shoot, re-configure as necessary	Able to analyze complex wiring systems, reconfigure and trouble shoot
Systems	Aware of inter-connectivity of system, able to create working telecommunications system	Able to describe and create multi user system	Able to create complex multi user system with multiple components
SOFTWARE
Word Processing	Able to use one common word processing system: word, wordperfect, claris	Able to use two or more word processing systems	Able to use two or more word processing systems
Data Management	Able to use one common data management system	Able to use two or more data base management systems	Able to use two or more data management systems
Spreadsheet	Able to use one common spreadsheet system	Able to use two or more spreadsheet systems	Able to use two or more spreadsheet systems
Presentation	Able to use one common presentation system	Able to create complex presentations, transitions, use of video/art/images	Able to create complex presentations, transitions, use of video/art/images
Games	Able to set up and use game system	Able to set up common game systems, check systems	Able to set up common game systems, check systems
Loading	Able to load new software on at least one computer system	Able to load software applications in Apple and IBM systems	Able to load software applications in Apple and IBM systems
COMMUNICATIONS
Oral	Able to give oral report on technical system problem	Able to give oral directions  to solve complex technical problem	Able to give oral directions  to solve complex technical problem
Written	Able to write simple tech report on system problem	Able to write complex description of technical system problem	Able to write complex description of technical system problem
One to one	Able to give direction to stranger, have directions followed	Able to assist stranger work through technical problem, solve problem	Able to assist stranger work through technical problem, solve problem
Small groups	Able to speak to small group (4 - 10), give technical description	Able to give 3 - 5 minute presentation to group 4 - 10	Able to give 8 - 10 minute presentation to group 4 - 10
Large groups	Able to speak to large group (11+), describe technical system	Able to give 3 - 5 minute presentation to large group 11+	Able to give 8 - 10 minute presentation to group of 11+
LEADERSHIP
Problem analysis	Able to analyze simple problem	Able to analyze complex technical problem	Able to analyze complex technical problem
Considering strategies	Able to consider two alternative strategies	Able to consider multi part solutions to complex technical problem	Able to consider multi part solutions to complex technical problem
Planning solutions	Able to select best possible solution	Able to select best possible solution in a complex technical problem	Able to select best possible solution in a complex technical problem
Managing actions	Able to complete solution	Able to carry out complex technical solution	Able to carry out complex technical solution
Follow up	Follow up, assure completion	Follows up, completes all aspects of solution	Follows up, completes all aspects of solution
Reporting	Reports problem, solution and results	Reports on complex system problem, solutions and follow up	Reports on complex system problem, solutions and follow up