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ICTNWK516 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Determine best-fit topology for a local network

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTNWK516 - Determine best-fit topology for a local network
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the most appropriate way of networking computers to meet user needs and business requirements.It applies to individuals in senior networking roles who are required to plan the most appropriate topology for a proposed network.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:

business requirements

equipment specifications

organisational and industry costing.

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: Determine user needs
  • Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements
  • Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis
  • Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements
  • Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix
       
Element: Develop local area network specification
  • Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis
  • Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design
  • Conduct a costing process for possible topology options
  • Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix
  • Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis
       


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. Determine user needs

1.1 Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements

1.2 Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis

1.3 Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements

1.4 Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix

2. Develop local area network specification

2.1 Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis

2.2 Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design

2.3 Conduct a costing process for possible topology options

2.4 Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix

2.5 Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis

Evidence of the ability to:

analyse business or organisational needs

identify the most appropriate local area network (LAN), virtual private network (VPN) or wireless local area network (WLAN) topology

document recommendations.

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:

summarise the typical network topologies for the following:

large and small LANs

wide area networks (WANs)

VPNs

virtual local area networks (VLANs)

WLANs

identify and describe the typical components of a local network, including:

adaptor cards

bridges

Ethernet hardware

gateways

hubs

routers

describe the software and programming requirements of a local network, including:

security protocols

transmission control protocol or internet protocol (TCP/IP)

describe the business consideration for establishing a local network including:

growth projections and capacity planning

costs and queuing constraints

high and low speed links

redundancy paths

response time and reliability requirements

scope of operation

traffic flow patterns

traffic load

application requirements of users

outline of installation requirements for local area networks:

cabling, particularly unshielded twisted pair (UTP), shielded twisted pair (STP) or optic fibre

characteristics and relative strengths and weaknesses of LAN network topologies

features and capabilities of current industry accepted hardware and software products

features of line sharing protocols.

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. Determine user needs

1.1 Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements

1.2 Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis

1.3 Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements

1.4 Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix

2. Develop local area network specification

2.1 Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis

2.2 Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design

2.3 Conduct a costing process for possible topology options

2.4 Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix

2.5 Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis

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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
Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements 
Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis 
Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements 
Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix 
Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis 
Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design 
Conduct a costing process for possible topology options 
Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix 
Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis 

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