Unit of competency Outline
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Install and manage complex ICT networks
Install and manage complex ICT networks
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK529
ICTNWK529
State Code
AUV29
AUV29
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage enterprise-wide information and communications technology (ICT) networks.It applies to individuals with excellent ICT skills who are working as senior networking staff responsible for the sustainability of an organisation by using virtualisation technologies in complex computing environments of medium- to-large companies to provide network services and resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and design a complex network to meet business requirements
- 1.1 Review network design, business requirements and latest vendor technical specifications for network components
- 1.2 Research options available for providing the network functionality required
- 1.3 Plan network implementation to provide network services and resources to meet business requirements
2. Design and implement a security strategy
- 2.1 Analyse requirements for internal and external security
- 2.2 Design security strategy to meet requirements
- 2.3 Implement security strategy
- 2.4 Undertake ongoing monitoring of the viability and reliability of network security, through testing and use of technical tools
- 2.5 Continually monitor internal and external network access for security breaches
3. Install and configure a complex network to meet business requirements
- 3.1 Check and install cabling and associated components according to industry standards
- 3.2 Install and configure servers, routers, switches or other devices to provide internet protocol (IP) addressing and routing
- 3.3 Install and configure servers, routers, switches or other devices to provide name resolution
- 3.4 Install and configure servers, routers, switches or other devices to provide network services
- 3.5 Install and configure remote access services
- 3.6 Install and configure devices to provide data management services
4. Provide integrated network services across a complex network
- 4.1 Integrate multiple network services across network
- 4.2 Analyse and resolve interoperability issues
- 4.3 Optimise performance
- 4.4 Rectify security conflicts arising from integrating services
5. Plan, design and implement voice and video business communications system
- 5.1 Install software and configure and test voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videoconferencing services
- 5.2 Incorporate the use of a communications server to provide real-time multimedia communications
- 5.3 Select common voice and videoconferencing codecs according to standards and practices
6. Manage and support a complex network
- 6.1 Identify and evaluate appropriate network management tools to assist in the administration of the complex network
- 6.2 Select and install network management tools according to industry and organisational standards
- 6.3 Set and monitor alerts and logs
- 6.4 Capture and analyse network performance data
- 6.5 Implement automated server updates
- 6.6 Implement desktop management policies
- 6.7 Implement automated virus checking
- 6.8 Use remote management tools
7. Test network functionality and obtain sign-off
- 7.1 Test network functionality and record results
- 7.2 Record results of network functionality test
- 7.3 Complete network documentation according to organisational standards
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7977 | ICANWK529A | Install and manage complex ICT networks | Unit of competency |