Unit of competency details

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0

Element 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Prepare to install a medium enterprise router

1.1 Prepare for given work according to legislation, OHS, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to the site according to required procedure

1.3 Review existing network  design documentation  to ensure it is current and complete

1.4 Select network elements  required to be installed to meet the technical requirements 

1.5 Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications and availability of identified components

1.6 Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for installation of components with minimum disruption to client 

1.7 Liaise with appropriate person  to obtain approval for the plans, including security clearance and timing

2. Configure basic router operation

2.1 Describe basic routing concepts 

2.2 Describe the operation  of routers

2.3 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts

2.4 Access and use the router to set basic parameters

2.5 Upgrade firmware on a router

2.6 Save and back up router configuration files

2.7 Implement basic router security 

2.8 Configure static and default routes

3. Configure and verify dynamic classless routing protocols

3.1 Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarisation to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN or WAN environment

3.2 Calculate and apply an addressing scheme, including VLSM internet protocol (IP) addressing design to a network

3.3 Configure and verify classless routing protocols 

4. Troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

4.1 Troubleshoot device configuration and network connectivity using basic utilities 

4.2 Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

4.3 Troubleshoot router hardware and software operation

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the ability to:

• plan and prepare for the installation of an enterprise router
• design a classless IP addressing scheme to suit requirements
• install, configure and test the network elements to ensure interoperability within the network
• apply network topologies, routing protocols and security issues
• apply solutions and troubleshoot defined network problems.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure access to:

• site where network installation may be conducted
• enterprise routers and operating systems
• hardware and software
• organisational guidelines
• computers
• appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Method of assessment 

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

• direct observation of the candidate installing, configuring and testing a new or updated network
• evaluation of documentation that outlines testing procedures, test results, recommendation to network changes and completion records
• verbal or written questioning of required knowledge.

Guidance information for assessment 

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Network  may include:

• data
• internet
• large and small local area networks (LANs)
• national wide area networks (WANs)
• virtual private network (VPN).

Documentation  may include:

• equipment inventory
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards
• naming standards
• project management templates and report writing
• satisfaction reports
• version control.

Network elements  may include:

• adaptors
• communications cables and connectors
• hubs
• routers
• servers
• switches.

Requirements  may refer to:

• application
• business
• network
• people in the organisation
• system.

Client  may include:

• external organisations
• individuals
• internal departments
• Internal employees.

Appropriate person  may include:

• authorised business representative
• client
• supervisor.

Basic routing concepts  may include:

• packet forwarding
• router lookup process.

Operation  may include:

• power on self-test (POST)
• router bootup process
• router components.

Basic router security  may include:

• configuration security
• implement password
• physical security.

Classless routing protocols  may include:

• EIGRP
• OSPF
• RIPv2.

Basic utilities  may include:

• debug commands
• ipconfig
• ping
• secure shell (SSH)
• Telnet
• traceroute.