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Design, install and configure an internetwork
Design, install and configure an internetwork
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN4211A
ICTTEN4211A
State Code
D3470
D3470
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
85
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, install and configure an enterprise local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) internetwork. It involves testing and troubleshooting an internetwork. The design involves determining network requirements and topology selection for wired and wireless infrastructure. Advanced routing and addressing schemes are also used in the design.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the design and installation of an internetwork
- 1.1. Prepare for given work according to occupational health and safety (OHS) 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 the internetwork from job briefs and appropriate personnel
- 1.4. Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies
- 1.5. Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite
2. Design an enterprise internetwork
- 2.1. Produce enterprise internetwork topology after considering technical requirements, physical and financial constraints and expansion projections
- 2.2. Determine network devices and network resources according to enterprise procedures
- 2.3. Produce the internetwork design including network security and router and switch configurations to meet design specifications and enterprise procedures
3. Install and configure a designed internetwork
- 3.1. Install network hardware to network topology design plan according to enterprise procedures
- 3.2. Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and verify using calculations
- 3.3. Configure routers and switches to perform the logical connection of the internetwork
- 3.4. Conduct connectivity and performance tests to verify the network installation meets the design specification
- 3.5. Troubleshoot internetwork and internet connectivity according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
4. Complete and document network design and installation
- 4.1. Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures
- 4.2. Record and store essential design and installation information according to enterprise procedures
- 4.3. Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the task according to enterprise procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS may include:
awards provisions
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
legislation
local safe operation procedures
material safety management systems
protective equipment.
Environmental requirements may include:
dust
excessive energy and water use
excessive noise
fume
gas
liquid waste
smoke emissions
solid waste
vapour.
Appropriate personnel may include:
customer
manager
network manager
site engineer
supervisor.
Internetwork may refer to:
connection of two or more distinct computer networks or network segments via a common routing technology
LAN
WAN.
Internetwork topology may refer to:
physical and logical interconnection between network devices:
bus
mesh
ring
star
tree.
Network devices may include:
cable and wireless:
router
server
switch.
Network resources may include:
files
printers
software.
Enterprise procedures may include:
instructions:
designs
drawings
job sheets
plans
manufacturer's specifications
operational procedures
reporting and communication
use of tools and equipment.
Network addressing scheme may include:
dynamic
static
subnet.
Calculations may include:
binary addition
binary conversion
binary division
binary multiplication
binary number system
binary subtraction.
Essential design and installation information may include:
configuration
design
installation
installation software
IP addressing schemes
logical and physical diagrams
network administrator codes
passwords
security access codes
troubleshooting reports.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS may include:
awards provisions
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
legislation
local safe operation procedures
material safety management systems
protective equipment.
Environmental requirements may include:
dust
excessive energy and water use
excessive noise
fume
gas
liquid waste
smoke emissions
solid waste
vapour.
Appropriate personnel may include:
customer
manager
network manager
site engineer
supervisor.
Internetwork may refer to:
connection of two or more distinct computer networks or network segments via a common routing technology
LAN
WAN.
Internetwork topology may refer to:
physical and logical interconnection between network devices:
bus
mesh
ring
star
tree.
Network devices may include:
cable and wireless:
router
server
switch.
Network resources may include:
files
printers
software.
Enterprise procedures may include:
instructions:
designs
drawings
job sheets
plans
manufacturer's specifications
operational procedures
reporting and communication
use of tools and equipment.
Network addressing scheme may include:
dynamic
static
subnet.
Calculations may include:
binary addition
binary conversion
binary division
binary multiplication
binary number system
binary subtraction.
Essential design and installation information may include:
configuration
design
installation
installation software
IP addressing schemes
logical and physical diagrams
network administrator codes
passwords
security access codes
troubleshooting reports.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
determine customer requirements
design an internetwork that uses advanced routing and addressing techniques
install an internetwork according to design specification
configure network devices to meet design functionality
document internetwork design, installation and configuration.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site where design and installation of an internetwork network may be conducted
use of tools, equipment and materials currently used in industry
relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate designing, installing and configuring an internetwork
review of documents prepared by the candidate detailing design and installation
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example with:
ICTTEN2207A Install and configure a home or small office network
ICTTEN2208A Install and configure a small to medium business network
ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
determine customer requirements
design an internetwork that uses advanced routing and addressing techniques
install an internetwork according to design specification
configure network devices to meet design functionality
document internetwork design, installation and configuration.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site where design and installation of an internetwork network may be conducted
use of tools, equipment and materials currently used in industry
relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate designing, installing and configuring an internetwork
review of documents prepared by the candidate detailing design and installation
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example with:
ICTTEN2207A Install and configure a home or small office network
ICTTEN2208A Install and configure a small to medium business network
ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD31 | ICTTEN420 | Design, install and configure an internetwork | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| A132 | UEE40111 | Certificate IV in Computer Systems | Qualification |
| A166 | UEE60411 | Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering | Qualification |
| A155 | UEE50111 | Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering | Qualification |
| AWG1 | ICT40415 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| D560 | ICA40411 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| J821 | ICT40713 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design | Qualification |
| J820 | ICT40613 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology | Qualification |