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ICTNWK507
Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use the appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot, medium enterprise routers.

It applies to individuals working as network technicians, network administrator and network support.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to install a medium enterprise router

1.1 Prepare for given work, according to legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange the access to the network facility, according to the required procedures

1.3 Review the existing network design documentation to ensure that it is current and complete

1.4 Select the network elements required to be installed, to meet the technical requirements

1.5 Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain the specifications, and determine the availability of the identified components

1.6 Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for the installation of components with minimum disruptions to the client

1.7 Liaise with the appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans, including security and timing

2. Configure the basic router operation

2.1 Determine the basic routing requirements

2.2 Determine the router operating parameters

2.3 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts

2.4 Access and use the router to set basic parameters

2.5 Upgrade the firmware on a router

2.6 Save and back up the router configuration files

2.7 Implement basic router security

2.8 Configure the static and default routes

3. Configure, and verify, the dynamic classless routing protocols

3.1 Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme, using variable length subnet mapping (VLSM) and summarisation to satisfy addressing requirements in a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) environment

3.2 Calculate and apply an addressing scheme, including a VLSM internet protocol (IP) addressing design, to a network

3.3 Configure and verify, the classless routing protocols

4. Apply sound troubleshooting processes to determine network connectivity

4.1 Troubleshoot the device configuration and network connectivity using basic utilities

4.2 Identify and correct, common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

4.3 Perform basic troubleshooting principles to verify the network’s operation

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and prepare for the installation of an enterprise router

design a classless internet protocol (IP) addressing scheme, to suit requirements

install, configure and test the network elements, to ensure interoperability within the network

apply network topologies, routing and security protocols

apply solutions, and troubleshoot any defined network problems.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the basic routing concepts for small enterprise network switches and routers

outline classless routing protocols, including:

enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP)

open shortest path first (OSPF)

routing information protocol (RIPv2)

summarise debug commands

explain internet protocol version 4 (IPv4)

summarise the purpose, and basic operation, of protocols in the open system interconnection (OSI) and transmission control protocol, or internet protocol (TCP/IP), models

explain the router calling line identification (CLI) configuration.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the network industry, and include access to:

a site where network installation may be conducted

enterprise routers and operating systems

hardware and software

the organisational guidelines

computers.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to install a medium enterprise router

1.1 Prepare for given work, according to legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange the access to the network facility, according to the required procedures

1.3 Review the existing network design documentation to ensure that it is current and complete

1.4 Select the network elements required to be installed, to meet the technical requirements

1.5 Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain the specifications, and determine the availability of the identified components

1.6 Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for the installation of components with minimum disruptions to the client

1.7 Liaise with the appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans, including security and timing

2. Configure the basic router operation

2.1 Determine the basic routing requirements

2.2 Determine the router operating parameters

2.3 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts

2.4 Access and use the router to set basic parameters

2.5 Upgrade the firmware on a router

2.6 Save and back up the router configuration files

2.7 Implement basic router security

2.8 Configure the static and default routes

3. Configure, and verify, the dynamic classless routing protocols

3.1 Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme, using variable length subnet mapping (VLSM) and summarisation to satisfy addressing requirements in a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) environment

3.2 Calculate and apply an addressing scheme, including a VLSM internet protocol (IP) addressing design, to a network

3.3 Configure and verify, the classless routing protocols

4. Apply sound troubleshooting processes to determine network connectivity

4.1 Troubleshoot the device configuration and network connectivity using basic utilities

4.2 Identify and correct, common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

4.3 Perform basic troubleshooting principles to verify the network’s operation

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and prepare for the installation of an enterprise router

design a classless internet protocol (IP) addressing scheme, to suit requirements

install, configure and test the network elements, to ensure interoperability within the network

apply network topologies, routing and security protocols

apply solutions, and troubleshoot any defined network problems.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the basic routing concepts for small enterprise network switches and routers

outline classless routing protocols, including:

enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP)

open shortest path first (OSPF)

routing information protocol (RIPv2)

summarise debug commands

explain internet protocol version 4 (IPv4)

summarise the purpose, and basic operation, of protocols in the open system interconnection (OSI) and transmission control protocol, or internet protocol (TCP/IP), models

explain the router calling line identification (CLI) configuration.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the network industry, and include access to:

a site where network installation may be conducted

enterprise routers and operating systems

hardware and software

the organisational guidelines

computers.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare for given work, according to legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards 
Arrange the access to the network facility, according to the required procedures 
Review the existing network design documentation to ensure that it is current and complete 
Select the network elements required to be installed, to meet the technical requirements 
Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain the specifications, and determine the availability of the identified components 
Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for the installation of components with minimum disruptions to the client 
Liaise with the appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans, including security and timing 
Determine the basic routing requirements 
Determine the router operating parameters 
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts 
Access and use the router to set basic parameters 
Upgrade the firmware on a router 
Save and back up the router configuration files 
Implement basic router security 
Configure the static and default routes 
Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme, using variable length subnet mapping (VLSM) and summarisation to satisfy addressing requirements in a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) environment 
Calculate and apply an addressing scheme, including a VLSM internet protocol (IP) addressing design, to a network 
Configure and verify, the classless routing protocols 
Troubleshoot the device configuration and network connectivity using basic utilities 
Identify and correct, common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations 
Perform basic troubleshooting principles to verify the network’s operation 

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