Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICANWK305A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and manage network protocols

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICANWK305A - Install and manage network protocols
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and manage network protocols in a networking environment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to network administrators who are required to ensure that appropriate protocols have been installed in networks to allow user functionality. The role will also involve the maintenance of installed protocols.This unit requires the application of transmission control protocol or internet protocol (TCP/IP) and OSI models. Protocols transcend organisational size and network complexity.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Install and manage network protocols
  • Select, test and validate appropriate network protocol services
  • Design a network addressing system, with subnet and host IDs, including appropriate devices
  • Configure hosts and workstations to use IP addresses either manually or through automatic allocation of addresses, such as found with dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
       
Element: Identify network protocol applications
  • Review a range of well-known network protocol applications
  • Evaluate client user requirement and recommend network-protocol services
  • Apply IP addressing scheme according to approved policy and procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

configure, test and validate network protocols in order to facilitate interconnectivity

install and manage network protocols in a network, and troubleshoot when problems arise.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a live network

application software and operating system

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs

networked computers

organisational guidelines

technical documentation and installation manuals

vendor software.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of communications technologies and network protocols

direction observation of candidate configuring network or application protocols

review of candidate’s analysis of client user requirements and final recommendations

evaluation of performance test results conducted by candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to evaluate client user requirements and map to appropriate protocols

learning skills to ensure currency with protocols development

literacy skills to interpret technical manuals

organisational skills to plan, prioritise and organise work

problem-solving skills to develop and refine configuration protocols

technical skills to:

configure workstations

develop strategic initiatives when designing a network addressing system

test components using available technology

write detailed technical notes.

Required knowledge

client business domain, including client organisation structure and business functionality

current communications technologies and their associated protocols

current industry-accepted hardware and software products and general features and capabilities

network protocols currently in use in organisation and industry

vendor product range and development directions.

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.

Network protocol services may include:

address resolution protocol (ARP)

DHCP

electronic mail protocols

file transfer protocol (FTP)

H.323 protocol

hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

internet protocol (IP)

internet protocol version 4 (IPv4)

internet protocol version 6 (IPv6)

simple network management protocol (SNMP)

simple object access protocol (SOAP)

TCP/IP

wireless application protocol (WAP).

Network may include:

large and small local area networks (LANs)

virtual private networks (VPNs)

wide area networks (WANs)

wireless local area networks (WLANs).

Devices may include:

emulators

gateways

routers.

Applications may include:

FTP

HTTP

hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS)

secure shell

secure socket layer (SSL)

simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP)

Telnet (not secure).

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select, test and validate appropriate network protocol services 
Design a network addressing system, with subnet and host IDs, including appropriate devices 
Configure hosts and workstations to use IP addresses either manually or through automatic allocation of addresses, such as found with dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) 
Review a range of well-known network protocol applications 
Evaluate client user requirement and recommend network-protocol services 
Apply IP addressing scheme according to approved policy and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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