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Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches

Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN419
State Code
AWD32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
85
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3469 ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches Unit of competency