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Build and maintain a secure network
Build and maintain a secure network
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN2209A
ICTTEN2209A
State Code
D3441
D3441
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a simple and secure wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN).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 to build a LAN or WAN
- 1.1. Prepare for given work confirming site-specific 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 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 a 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 work site to safe condition according to established safety procedures
- 4.2. Record and store network schematics and network addressing scheme
- 4.3. Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the task
- 4.4. Notify customer and obtain sign off
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 code
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.
Network addressing scheme may include:
dynamic
static
subnet.
Calculations may include:
binary addition
binary conversion
binary division
binary multiplication
binary number system
binary subtraction.
Network hardware may include:
cables
routers
switches.
Established procedures may include:
instructions:
designs
drawings
job sheets
plans
manufacturer's specifications
operational procedures
reporting and communication
use of tools and equipment.
Network resources may include:
dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server
domain name system (DNS) server
files
software
web browser.
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 code
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.
Network addressing scheme may include:
dynamic
static
subnet.
Calculations may include:
binary addition
binary conversion
binary division
binary multiplication
binary number system
binary subtraction.
Network hardware may include:
cables
routers
switches.
Established procedures may include:
instructions:
designs
drawings
job sheets
plans
manufacturer's specifications
operational procedures
reporting and communication
use of tools and equipment.
Network resources may include:
dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server
domain name system (DNS) server
files
software
web browser.
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:
implement OHS workplace procedures and practices
develop a network addressing scheme
determine required network components to build the network
plan, build, configure, test and analyse the performance of a network
troubleshoot network problems.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site where building and maintenance of a secure 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 building configuring and testing a secure wired LAN or WAN network
direct observation of the candidate troubleshooting network problems
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:
ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching
ICTTEN4214A Install and maintain a wide area network.
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:
implement OHS workplace procedures and practices
develop a network addressing scheme
determine required network components to build the network
plan, build, configure, test and analyse the performance of a network
troubleshoot network problems.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site where building and maintenance of a secure 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 building configuring and testing a secure wired LAN or WAN network
direct observation of the candidate troubleshooting network problems
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:
ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching
ICTTEN4214A Install and maintain a wide area network.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD60 | ICTTEN205 | Build and maintain a secure network | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| A103 | UEE20511 | Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair | Qualification |
| J810 | ICT20113 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |
| W795 | ICT20110 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |