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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to design control system networks.
  2. Install, configure and manage control system networks.
  3. Report network administration activities.

Required Skills

This describes the required skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and designing and configuring HumanMachine Interface networks

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEIA Control system network

Evidence shall show an understanding of control systems networks to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Purpose and application of control system networks systems

T Open and common proprietary control system networks models layers and protocols CANopen ControlNet Devicenet Ethernet Foundation Fieldbus Interbus Modbus Pofibus

T Control system networks interface

T Domain Name Service DNS encompassing

DNS Server Service

Root name server

Configuring zones configuring for dynamic updates and delegating zone for DNS

Caching only server

DNS client

Testing DNS Server service

Manually creating DNS source

Managing and monitoring DNS

T Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP

Installation of DHCP Server Service

DHCP scopes superscopes and multicast scopes

DHCP DNS integration

Active DirectoryTM

Managing and monitoring DHCP

T Network Infrastructure encompassing

Configuring and troubleshooting remote access remote access policy configuration of remote access profile Virtual Private Network VPN multi link connection routing and remote access for DHCP

Managing and monitoring remote access

Remote access security authentication protocols encryption protocols and access policy

T Network Protocols encompassing

Installation configuration and troubleshooting of network protocols Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCPIP NWLink and network bindings

Configure TCPIP packets

Configuring and troubleshooting network protocol security and IP Security IPSec

Managing and monitoring network traffic

T Internet Naming Services in a network encompassing

Installation configuring and troubleshooting

Configuring Internet Naming Services replication

Configuring an application networking interface

Managing and monitoring Internet Naming Services

T IP Routing encompassing

Installation configuring and troubleshooting of IP routing protocols updating routing tables and implementing demanddial routing

Managing and monitoring IP routing border routing internal routing and IP routing protocols

T Network Address Translation NAT encompassing

Installing Internet connection sharing

Installing NAT

Configure NAT properties and interfaces

T Certificate Services encompassing

Installing and configuring Certificate Authority

Issuing and revoking certificates

Removing the Encrypted File System recovery keys

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the required knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Design and configure HumanMachine Interface networks as described in and including

A

Establishing network services to be developed

B

Installing and configuring network infrastructure components

C

Installing and configuring structural components of directory services

D

Configuring management components of network services

E

Creating security components of network services

F

Identifying and rectifying network malfunctions

G

Developing solutions to optimise network performance

H

Documenting network services development activities

I

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on required knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed in this unit

These should be used in the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to designing and configuring HumanMachine Interface networks

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the required knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit


Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to safe working practices and designing and configuring a representative range of Human-Machine Interface networks with the following attributes:

operation of distributive and central control system networks monitoring and maintenance

safe working practices

controllers and devices installation and configuration

system operations monitoring

malfunctions and faults diagnostics

development activities documentation

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.