Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install, configure and secure devices to a small home-based local network.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to workers who determine the requirements for a small home-based wireless network and then install, configure and secure the network.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Confirm requirements for home-office wireless network |
1.1 Document client requirements and confirm with appropriate person 1.2 Identify available documentation and technical support options 1.3 Identify the digital devices to be connected to the network and confirm wireless network component requirements 1.4 Take action to ensure client support expectations are covered by vendor warranty and support services 1.5 Ensure required OHS standards are incorporated as part of the installation process |
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2. Prepare for installation |
2.1 Obtain digital devices and wireless network components 2.2 Validate that contents of delivered components and physical contents match the packing list and resolve discrepancies if necessary 2.3 Determine internet service provider (ISP) connection properties |
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3. Install and configure the wireless router and adapters |
3.1 Install the wireless router 3.2 Configure the wireless router using the router configuration properties 3.3 Install the wireless adapters 3.4 Configure the wireless system (wi-fi) |
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4. Secure the wireless system |
4.1 Set the security components of the system 4.2 Test the security components 4.3 Review any updated documentation regarding security issues and the components used |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- customer interaction and conflict-resolution skills to ensure proposed actions are consistent with client’s expectations
- literacy skills to:
- document installation configuration and security codes
- follow component documentation guidelines
- present information
- negotiation skills to interact with other team members and clients
- problem-solving skills to resolve routine installation and configuration issues
- technical and decision-making skills to ensure components meet job requirements.
Required knowledge
- computer-component installation procedures
- current industry-accepted wireless network products
- detailed knowledge of wi-fi installation requirements
- general understanding of wi-fi systems and wi-fi security considerations
- ISP connection protocols
- OHS procedures for electrical equipment
- wireless network components.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
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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. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
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Client may include: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Digital devices may include: |
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Wireless network component may include: |
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OHS standards may include: |
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ISP connection properties may include: |
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Wireless router may include: |
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Router configuration properties may include: |
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Wireless adapters may include: |
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Wireless system (wi-fi) may include: |
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Security components may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Systems administration and support
