Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and install new hardware components in a network.
It applies to individuals involved in technical Information and Communications Technology (ICT) support roles, including network administrators who support network hardware in a peer-to-peer or client-server networked environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Networking
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine network hardware requirements |
1.1 Determine network hardware and cabling requirements for local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), wireless networks according to organisational requirements 1.2 Identify any mobile equipment access design limitations according to task requirements 1.3 Determine effectiveness of organisational guidelines, purchasing policies, procedures, licensing arrangements and budget according to organisational requirements |
2. Obtain and test network hardware |
2.1 Identify technical specifications for required hardware according to task requirements 2.2 Test hardware capability according to organisational and technical requirements 2.3 Document recommendations and provide document to required personnel 2.4 Determine and document licensing requirements and security issues according to organisational and industry standards 2.5 Obtain hardware according to recommendations and organisational requirements |
3. Install and configure network hardware |
3.1 Install hardware according to manufacturer and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines 3.2 Configure and test installation according to manufacturer and task requirements |
4. Provide instruction and support for installed products |
4.1 Determine and document organisational user instructions and requirements from installed products 4.2 Provide instruction document to required personnel according to organisational requirements 4.3 Seek evaluation and feedback from required personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria
SKILL |
DESCRIPTION |
Learning |
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Numeracy |
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Oral Communication |
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Writing |
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Technology |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTNWK410 Install hardware to a network.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2