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ICTNWK303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Configure and administer a network operating system

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTNWK303 - Configure and administer a network operating system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit defines the skills and knowledge required to create the network configuration required by a client and to set up and use administrative tools to manage the network.It applies to individuals working as frontline technical support personnel who are required to maintain network continuity through changing requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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:

user network requirements

antivirus software

network administration tools

a live network with a representative range of networked environments and operating systems

a server

technical records, organisational policies, access policy and documentation.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Assess network features
  • Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network
  • Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks
  • Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations
  • Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies
       
Element: Administer and support the system using administration interfaces
  • Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network
  • Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed
  • Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications
  • Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility
       
Element: Set up and manage the network file system
  • Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools
  • Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements
  • Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures
  • Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards
       
Element: Administer user services and user accounts
  • Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools
  • Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation
  • Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes
  • Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies
  • Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified
       
Element: Provide and support backup security
  • Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network
  • Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes
  • Report identified security risks to appropriate person
  • Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies
  • Document and disseminate the disaster recovery 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess network features

1.1 Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network

1.2 Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks

1.3 Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations

1.4 Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies

2. Administer and support the system using administration interfaces

2.1 Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network

2.2 Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed

2.3 Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications

2.4 Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility

3. Set up and manage the network file system

3.1 Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools

3.2 Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements

3.3 Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures

3.4 Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards

4. Administer user services and user accounts

4.1 Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools

4.2 Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation

4.3 Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes

4.4 Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies

4.5 Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified

5. Provide and support backup security

5.1 Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network

5.2 Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes

5.3 Report identified security risks to appropriate person

5.4 Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies

5.5 Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures

Evidence of the ability to:

use network administrative tools to carry out system administration tasks

manage the network file system

create the network configuration required by the client

provide user services and user accounts

provide backup and service restoration capability.

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:

describe antivirus software, its operation, installation and update procedures

summarise current industry standard network operating system (NOS)

outline the facilities available in the operating environment

describe the features and capabilities of networking technologies

explain the implementation of network security in a local area network (LAN) including:

file and folder permissions

users and group settings

provide a summary of monitoring aspects of network performance or traffic including:

system administration tools

third-party tools.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Assess network features

1.1 Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network

1.2 Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks

1.3 Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations

1.4 Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies

2. Administer and support the system using administration interfaces

2.1 Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network

2.2 Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed

2.3 Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications

2.4 Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility

3. Set up and manage the network file system

3.1 Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools

3.2 Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements

3.3 Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures

3.4 Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards

4. Administer user services and user accounts

4.1 Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools

4.2 Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation

4.3 Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes

4.4 Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies

4.5 Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified

5. Provide and support backup security

5.1 Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network

5.2 Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes

5.3 Report identified security risks to appropriate person

5.4 Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies

5.5 Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures

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
Determine organisational policies and administration arrangements used to administer the network 
Determine the type of network operating system (NOS) and interfaces used by the existing network and potential compatibility issues caused by integration of other networks 
Identify the risks associated with administration of a network to minimise the loss of data or service during operations 
Determine network administration tools that can be used with the NOS to manage network performance and enforce organisational policies 
Use interfaces to format hard drives, set up security restrictions and establish user log-in information to administer a basic network 
Use administration tools to develop a map of system interaction to determine the data required by particular users and how often the data is accessed 
Examine existing applications and software, and plan required upgrades or reconfigurations to new system or applications 
Test reconfiguration for successful interface with existing system to ensure compatibility 
Create a required file and folder structure using appropriate administration and system tools 
Set the security, access and sharing of file system to meet user requirements 
Identify and implement the virus protection requirements for the network in line with organisational procedures 
Test and document the file system to ensure that appropriate access is available to the user groups according to organisational standards 
Determine the user services required, and implement using the appropriate administration and system tools 
Create users and groups as required to facilitate user security and network access according to user authorisation 
Verify successful access by users to authorised network data and resources, and record outcomes 
Set or modify user settings to ensure compliance with security and access policies 
Review procedures and take action to ensure that users who are no longer part of the organisation have their accounts disabled, deleted or modified 
Scan and clean the network of viruses before performing backup of the network 
Determine security risks to which data is exposed and provide appropriate prevention methods and recovery processes 
Report identified security risks to appropriate person 
Implement systems to provide backup and service restoration capability in the event of a disaster, according to organisational policies 
Document and disseminate the disaster recovery procedures 

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