Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to install network

1.1 Determine organisational network performance and data flow requirements

1.2 Identify protocols in OSI and TCP/IP models according to organisational requirements

1.3 Identify common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7

2. Install small switched network

2.1 Select media, cables, ports, and connectors according to task requirements

2.2 Identify network segmentation, traffic management and switching requirements

2.3 Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration according to task requirements

2.4 Verify network status and switch operation according to technical and organisational standards

2.5 Implement and verify security level for switch according to organisational requirements

3. Implement IP addressing scheme and services

3.1 Create and implement addressing scheme to network according to task requirements and technical standards

3.2 Assign and verify live IP addresses to hosts, servers and networking devices in a local area network (LAN) environment

3.3 Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts

3.4 Enable and verify operation of network address translation (NAT)

3.5 Configure and implement dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) on router according to task requirements

4. Install small routed network

4.1 Select media, cables, ports, and connectors according to task requirements

4.2 Perform, save and verify basic router configuration according to task requirements

4.3 Install and verify classless routing protocol and network connectivity with required personnel

4.4 Implement password and physical security according to organisational requirements

5. Connect WAN links

5.1 Determine required method for connecting to a WAN

5.2 Implement and verify basic WAN serial connection

6. Finalise branch network activities

6.1 Seek network performance capability feedback from required personnel

6.2 Document finalised process and submit to required personnel

6.3 Store unused ICT equipment according to organisational policies and procedures

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral Communication

• Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm information and requirements and gather feedback from required personnel

Reading

• Interprets and critically analyses complex texts
• Applies appropriate strategies to construct meaning from complex texts

Writing

• Prepares documentation detailing finalised process
• Writes and edits code and technical data in a logical manner using required syntax and specifications

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.