Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a simple and secure wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) using a range of client server applications and services.
It applies to individuals who may work in job roles such as an installer of internet protocol (IP) networks, a WAN and LAN network technician or a WAN and LAN network support person.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering
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 build LAN or WAN |
1.1 Prepare for given work confirming site-specific work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, with appropriate personnel 1.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel 1.3 Determine network design specification from job briefs or appropriate personnel 1.4 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and confirm using calculations 1.5 Select and obtain network hardware according to established procedures 1.6 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies 1.7 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite |
2. Build and verify network |
2.1 Establish connections between network hardware according to manufacturer’s specifications and established procedures 2.2 Verify network routing and switching to conform to network design specification 2.3 Set up, configure and share network resources between network devices |
3. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network |
3.1 Monitor network traffic and assess performance metrics against manufacturer’s specifications and established procedures 3.2 Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures 3.3 Troubleshoot network and internet connectivity according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures |
4. Complete and document network build |
4.1 Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures 4.2 Record and store network schematics and network addressing scheme 4.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task 4.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off |
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 |
1.3, 2.1 |
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Writing |
4.2, 4.4 |
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Oral Communication |
4.3, 4.4 |
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Numeracy |
1.4, 3.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1-3.3, 4.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.1-1.3, 1.7, |
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Get the work done |
1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN205 Build and maintain a secure network |
ICTTEN2209A Build and maintain a secure 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