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Use network tools

Use network tools

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS530
State Code
ODT00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, operate and test an array of networking tools to maintain high security networks.The unit applies to individuals who may work in technical management support and security roles with responsibility for maintaining network security using a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) skills and knowledge.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply command-line tools
  • 1.1 Confirm work brief, relating to work tasks, hardware and peripheral quality standards, work health and safety (WHS) standards, and organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Analyse command-line interface and graphical user interface (GUI) systems
  • 1.3 Identify command-line tools according to analysis
  • 1.4 Write command-line text in required GUI environment
  • 1.5 Run command line and report issues to required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
2. Apply hardware tools
  • 2.1 Identify organisational computing hardware and components
  • 2.2 Assess hardware quality standards according to work brief
  • 2.3 Test network security using hardware tools according to WHS standards
  • 2.4 Document test results in required format
3. Apply software tools
  • 3.1 Assess organisational computing software
  • 3.2 Access and identify software quality standards
  • 3.3 Conduct risk analysis and document network vulnerabilities
  • 3.4 Recommend computer safeguard guidelines according to risk analysis findings
  • 3.5 Present recommendations to required personnel in required format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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