Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate, and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches.
It applies to individuals with excellent communication skills who are working as help desk technicians and network support technicians.
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. Prepare to install medium enterprise WAN links |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to legislation, work health and safety (WHS) 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 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 WAN links |
2.1 Determine different methods for connecting to a wide area network (WAN) 2.2 Configure and verify a basic serial WAN configuration 2.3 Configure and verify at least two WAN protocols 2.4 Determine virtual private network (VPN) technology 2.5 Configure and verify a site-to-site VPN 2.6 Determine asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) technology 2.7 Configure and verify an ADSL connection |
3. Configure and verify IP services on a router |
3.1 Determine the operation and benefits of using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) 3.2 Configure and verify DHCP operation on a router 3.3 Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a local area network (LAN) environment 3.4 Determine the basic operation of network address translation (NAT) 3.5 Configure NAT for given network requirements 3.6 Implement and verify NAT in a medium sized enterprise branch office network 3.7 Describe the basic operation and configuration of internet protocol version 6 (IPv6) |
4. Secure a network using router services |
4.1 Determine the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs) 4.2 Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements 4.3 Configure and apply ACLs to provide secure access to the router |
5. Troubleshoot medium enterprise WAN links |
5.1 Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues 5.2 Rectify WAN problems 5.3 Document solutions |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2, 1.3 |
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Writing |
1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 4.1, 5.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.5, 1.7, 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.4, 3.7, 4.1 |
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Numeracy |
2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 3.2, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTNWK506 Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network |
ICANWK506A Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2