Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:24 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Install, configure and test a local area network switch

Install, configure and test a local area network switch

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN513
State Code
AWD07
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake local area network (LAN) switch installation, configuration and testing in field work. It also applies to switching protocols and diagnostics required for integrating new and converging functionalities to the network.It applies to individuals, employed by telecommunications companies and information communications technology (ICT) networking provisioning companies, who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of ICT networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install the network switch
  • 1.1 Prepare for installation in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
  • 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access
  • 1.3 Document the topology of the LAN
  • 1.4 Obtain current and future network capacity predictions according to current and future business requirements from the appropriate person
  • 1.5 Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements
  • 1.6 Specify requirements for network management and security, as prescribed by organisational policy
  • 1.7 Select the switch and switch operating system software version with appropriate features according to required specifications
2. Install and configure the network switch
  • 2.1 Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer’s requirements
  • 2.2 Connect user to access points using cable that meets appropriate standard
  • 2.3 Establish a valid network connection with other network devices
  • 2.4 Configure a network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch
  • 2.5 Install or configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software, on each switch, to collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) from that segment of the network and relay it to the management console
  • 2.6 Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager’s main console, to collect network traffic data from the switch acting as agents
  • 2.7 Manually configure user access ports of the switch for speed and full or half-duplex operation
3. Test the network switch and reconfigure the network
  • 3.1 Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer’s requirements and organisational guidelines
  • 3.2 Test to ensure connectivity across the network
  • 3.3 Modify the network to verify SNMP management software
  • 3.4 Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results
4. Complete documentation and clean worksite
  • 4.1 Tabulate test results and complete all user reports
  • 4.2 Complete report and notify client of network status
  • 4.3 Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction
  • 4.4 Secure sign-off from appropriate person
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3488 ICTTEN5200A Install, configure and test a local area network switch Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV54 ICTTEN525 Install, configure and test local area network switches Unit of competency