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Build and maintain a secure network

Build and maintain a secure network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN205
State Code
AWD60
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
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a simple and secure wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) using a range of client server applications and services.It applies to individuals who may work in job roles such as an installer of internet protocol (IP) networks, a WAN and LAN network technician or a WAN and LAN network support person.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to build LAN or WAN
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work confirming site-specific 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 network design specification from job briefs or appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and confirm using calculations
  • 1.5 Select and obtain network hardware according to established procedures
  • 1.6 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies
  • 1.7 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite
2. Build and verify network
  • 2.1 Establish connections between network hardware according to manufacturer’s specifications and established procedures
  • 2.2 Verify network routing and switching to conform to network design specification
  • 2.3 Set up, configure and share network resources between network devices
3. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network
  • 3.1 Monitor network traffic and assess performance metrics against manufacturer’s specifications and established procedures
  • 3.2 Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Troubleshoot network and internet connectivity according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
4. Complete and document network build
  • 4.1 Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures
  • 4.2 Record and store network schematics and network addressing scheme
  • 4.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task
  • 4.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3441 ICTTEN2209A Build and maintain a secure network Unit of competency