Elements and Performance Criteria

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:
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
legislation
local safe operation procedures
material safety management systems
protective equipment.
Environmental requirements may include managing:
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.
Smart technology network may refer to:
domestic:
home automation:
climate control
light switches
power
thermostats
window shade
wireless control
in-home patient monitoring
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
home computer network
home security
smart sprinkler
industrial:
building automation
commercial lighting (wireless control)
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) energy management
industrial security
plant monitoring:
infra-red
pressure settings
temperature control
smart sprinkler
warehousing.
Smart technology network topology may refer to:
physical and logical interconnection between network devices:
bus
mesh
ring
star
tree.
Network devices may include:
interface units
IP network
router
sensors
server
switch.
Network resources may include:
files
printers
software.
Enterprise procedures may include:
enterprise security specifications
instructions:
designs
drawings
job sheets
plans
manufacturer specifications
operational procedures
reporting and communication
use of tools and equipment.
Network addressing scheme may include:
dynamic
static
subnet.
Calculations may include:
binary addition
binary conversion
binary division
binary multiplication
binary number system
binary subtraction.
Essential design and installation information may include:
configuration
design
installation
installation software
IP addressing schemes
logical and physical diagrams
network administrator codes
passwords
security access codes
troubleshooting reports.

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:

determine customer requirements
design a smart technology network that uses advanced networking techniques
install a smart technology network according to design specification
configure network devices to meet design functionality
document smart technology network design, installation and configuration.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:

a site where design and installation of a smart technology 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 designing, installing and configuring a smart technology network
review of documents prepared by the candidate detailing design and installation
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:

ICTTEN2207A Install and configure a home or small office network
ICTTEN2208A Install and configure a small to medium business network
ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches.

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.