Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct local area network (LAN) switch installation, configuration and testing in field work. It also applies to switching protocols and diagnostics required for integrating new and converging functionalities to the network.
It applies to individuals, employed by network companies and information communications technology (ICT) networking provisioning companies, who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of ICT networks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
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 install LAN switches |
1.1 Obtain work details, change management procedures and scope from relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Document LAN topology according to organisational requirements 1.3 Obtain current and future network capacity predictions from relevant personnel 1.4 Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements 1.5 Specify requirements for network management and security according to organisational requirements 1.6 Select the switch and switch operating system software version with required features according to required specifications |
2. Install and configure LAN switches |
2.1 Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer requirements 2.2 Connect user to access points using cable that meets required standard 2.3 Establish a valid network connection with other network devices 2.4 Configure the network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch 2.5 Install and configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software according to network requirements 2.6 Collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) according to network requirements 2.7 Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager’s main console 2.8 Manually configure user access ports of the switch for speed and full or half-duplex operation |
3. Test and reconfigure LAN switches |
3.1 Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer requirements and organisational guidelines 3.2 Test to confirm connectivity across the network 3.3 Modify the network to verify SNMP management software 3.4 Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results |
4. Complete documentation and clean worksite |
4.1 Tabulate test results and complete all user reports 4.2 Complete report and notify client of network status 4.3 Clean up and restore worksite to client requirements 4.4 Secure sign-off from relevant 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 |
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Numeracy |
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Oral communication |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Teamwork |
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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 ICTTEN513 Install, configure and test a local area network switch.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2