Required skills

communication skills to liaise with customers and peers to achieve outcomes

literacy skills to read and interpret enterprise procedures manuals and specifications

numeracy skills to interpret technical data

planning and organisational skills to plan and prioritise own work

problem solving skills to

deal with unexpected situations on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes

troubleshoot network malfunctions

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

follow enterprise OHS procedures

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to

configure a network to support multiple VLANS

configure a switch using VLAN trunking and spanning tree protocols

design and build a interVLAN switched network

establish LAN switching over a wireless network

install switch and remote access security

use tools and equipment

Required knowledge

enterprise OHS procedures

interVLAN routing

spanning tree protocol

switch and remote network security management

tool and equipment correct usage

troubleshooting procedures

VLAN trunking protocol

wireless LAN setup and access configuration

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

build and configure a routed network

configure a VLAN on a given network topology

configure VLAN trunking and spanning tree protocols

establish VLANs over a wireless network

design and deploy remote access and network security

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a site where configuring advanced network switching 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 performing network switch configuration

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 with

ICTTENA Build and maintain a secure network

ICTTEN2209A Build and maintain a secure network

ICTTENA Apply advanced routing protocols to network design

ICTTEN4212A Apply advanced routing protocols to network design

ICTTENA Install and maintain a wide area network

ICTTEN4214A Install and maintain a wide area network.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish 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

OHS may include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Enterprise procedures may include:

Essential configuration information may include: