Unit of competency Outline
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Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)
Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)
Unit of competency
National Code
UEECS0029
UEECS0029
State Code
OBZ30
OBZ30
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up and configure local area network (LAN).It includes planning, setting up, configuring, maintaining, completing work and documenting activities for LAN of up to 20 connected devices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to set up and configure LAN
- 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures are identified and applied
- 1.2 Extent of set-up and configuration work is determined from job specifications and consultations with relevant person/s
- 1.3 Relevant person/s is consulted to coordinate work effectively with others on work site
- 1.4 Hardware and software needed for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
- 1.5 Work is checked to ensure damage has not occurred and complies with requirements
2 Set up, configure and maintain LAN
- 2.1 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- 2.2 Layout of network hardware cabling and outlets is determined from job specifications and/or consultations with relevant person/s
- 2.3 Hardware is installed in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.4 Network software and protocols are installed and configured in accordance with network requirements
- 2.5 Network operations are tested and anomalies identified and corrected
- 2.6 Reported network failures and faults are responded to using appropriate tools and methods
- 2.7 Identified causes of reported problems are rectified and network is tested in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.8 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and approval of authorised person/s
- 2.9 Set-up, configuration and maintenance are completed without waste of materials, damage apparatus, surrounding environments or services using sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete work and document activities
- 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed
- 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3 Network configuration and maintenance records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.4 Service report is completed and forwarded to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC409 | UEENEED146A | Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) | Unit of competency |