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Install and maintain a wide area network
Install and maintain a wide area network
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN4214A
ICTTEN4214A
State Code
D3473
D3473
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 use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install and maintain a 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 for the installation and maintenance of a network with WAN access
- 1.1. Prepare for given work according to 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 nature and scope of the network from job briefs or appropriate personnel
- 1.4. Select and obtain network hardware, software, WAN protocol and technology requirements according to enterprise procedures
- 1.5. Obtain operating instructions, manuals, installation procedures, hardware and software testing methodologies and testing resources
- 1.6. Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite
2. Install and maintain a WAN accessible network
- 2.1. Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and confirm using calculations
- 2.2. Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures
- 2.3. Set up and configure the network to provide WAN access according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- 2.4. Use hardware and software analysis and diagnostic methodologies to test network connectivity
3. Complete and document WAN network installation
- 3.1. Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures
- 3.2. Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures
- 3.3. Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the task according to enterprise procedures
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 codes
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.
WAN protocol may include:
frame relay
HDLC
LAPB
PPP.
Enterprise procedures may include:
instructions:
designs
drawings
job sheets
plans
manufacturer's specifications
operational procedures
reporting and communication
use of tools and equipment:
bit error rate tester (BERT)
protocol analyser
WAN analyser.
Network addressing scheme may include:
dynamic addressing
static addressing
subnet addressing.
Calculations may include:
binary addition
binary conversion
binary division
binary multiplication
binary number system
binary subtraction.
Essential installation information may include:
installation and configuration documentation
installation software
IP addressing schemes
logical and physical diagrams
network administrator codes
network schematics
passwords
security access codes
troubleshooting reports.
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 codes
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.
WAN protocol may include:
frame relay
HDLC
LAPB
PPP.
Enterprise procedures may include:
instructions:
designs
drawings
job sheets
plans
manufacturer's specifications
operational procedures
reporting and communication
use of tools and equipment:
bit error rate tester (BERT)
protocol analyser
WAN analyser.
Network addressing scheme may include:
dynamic addressing
static addressing
subnet addressing.
Calculations may include:
binary addition
binary conversion
binary division
binary multiplication
binary number system
binary subtraction.
Essential installation information may include:
installation and configuration documentation
installation software
IP addressing schemes
logical and physical diagrams
network administrator codes
network schematics
passwords
security access codes
troubleshooting reports.
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:
plan the installation of a WAN accessible network
select and apply WAN link protocols
configure IP addressing across the WAN
troubleshoot WAN communication issues
install WAN access security measures.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site where installation and maintenance of a WAN 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 installing and maintaining a WAN
direct observation of the candidate troubleshooting WAN communication 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 with:
ICTTEN2209A Build and maintain a secure network
ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching.
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:
plan the installation of a WAN accessible network
select and apply WAN link protocols
configure IP addressing across the WAN
troubleshoot WAN communication issues
install WAN access security measures.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site where installation and maintenance of a WAN 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 installing and maintaining a WAN
direct observation of the candidate troubleshooting WAN communication 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 with:
ICTTEN2209A Build and maintain a secure network
ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design
ICTTEN4213A Configure and troubleshoot advanced network switching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD28 | ICTTEN423 | Install and maintain a wide area network | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| A155 | UEE50111 | Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering | Qualification |
| J820 | ICT40613 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology | Qualification |