Unit of competency
Modification History
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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 use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers.
It applies to individuals working as network technicians and network administrators or in other network support roles.
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 router |
1.1 Identify and analyse existing router performance against organisational requirements 1.2 Review existing network design documentation and determine alignment to organisational requirements 1.3 Determine network element additions and upgrades according to organisational requirements 1.4 Develop and document installation plan and submit document to required personnel 1.5 Obtain installation plan sign off from required personnel |
2. Configure basic router operation |
2.1 Determine basic routing requirements and operating parameters according to installation plan specifications 2.2 Select required media, cables, ports, connectors and connect routers to network devices and hosts according to installation plan specifications 2.3 Set basic parameters and router firmware according to installation plan specifications 2.4 Save and back up router configuration files according to installation plan specifications 2.5 Implement required router security and configure static and default routes according to installation plan specifications |
3. Configure dynamic classless routing protocols |
3.1 Calculate and apply required classless IP addressing scheme using variable length subnet mapping (VLSM) to a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN) environment according to router specifications 3.2 Configure and verify required classless routing protocols according to router specifications |
4. Apply troubleshooting processes |
4.1 Troubleshoot device configuration and network connectivity according to network specifications 4.2 Identify and correct problems with IP addressing and host configurations according to network specifications 4.3 Seek and respond to feedback from required personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
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D ESCRIPTION |
Learning |
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Numeracy |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Planning and organising |
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Problem solving |
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Self-management |
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Technology |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTNWK507 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2