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 determine customer needs, use information communication technologies (ICT) to meet network requirements, rectify equipment errors and create appropriate workplace documentation.
It applies to individuals working as installers of internet protocol (IP) networks, enterprise network technicians, network administrators and other network support personnel.
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 for implementation of network routers and switches |
1.1 Prepare for given job according to 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 nature and scope of network routers, network switches and network resources from job briefs or appropriate personnel 1.4 Select and obtain network services and network application requirements according to enterprise procedures 1.5 Obtain identified operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies 1.6 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite |
2 Implement network switches and routers |
2.1 Configure routers and switches according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 2.2 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity, and verify using calculations 2.3 Activate, and verify wide area network (WAN) links provide network connectivity 2.4 Enable network services and network applications to the network to complete network connectivity process 2.5 Set up traffic access and filtering according to enterprise procedures |
3 Troubleshoot network switches and routers |
3.1 Monitor network performance and isolate faults using diagnostic and analysis tools 3.2 Troubleshoot network and internet connectivity according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures |
4 Document configuration and troubleshooting records |
4.1 Restore work-site to safe condition according to established safety procedures 4.2 Record and store essential implementation information according to enterprise procedures 4.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task according to enterprise procedures |
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 |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.5, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1-1.3, 4.3 |
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Numeracy |
2.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.2, 4.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.6 |
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Get the work done |
1.4, 1.5, 2.1-2.5, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN419 Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches |
ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches |
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