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ICTNWK604 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTNWK604 - Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, configure and support advanced enterprise switching. The unit also covers secure integration of virtual local area networks (VLANs), wireless local area networks (WLANs), voice and video into campus networks.It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working in a variety of roles, including network specialists, network engineers, network infrastructure engineers, senior network administrators, network and systems managers, ICT security specialists, security engineers, communications engineers and communications managers.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 networking industry, and include access to:

a site where network installation may be conducted

hardware and software

organisational guidelines

computers

local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems, including voice and video (hardware or software).

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: Plan, configure and test a VLAN-based solution
  • Determine network resources required for implementing a VLAN-based solution for a given network design and requirements
  • Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the VLAN-based network solution
  • Configure and verify switch-to-switch connectivity, loop prevention and access ports for the VLAN-based solution using network tools
  • Document results of the VLAN implementation and verification plans
       
Element: Plan, configure and test a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 services solution
  • Determine network resources required for implementing a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 solution against vulnerabilities with organisational security policies
  • Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for each of the layer 2 and layer 3 network solution
  • Configure and verify a private VLAN and features for port security and general switch security for the layer 2 network solution, using network tools
  • Configure and verify routing interfaces and layer 3 security for the switch-based layer 3 network solution, using network tools
  • Document results of security implementation and verification plans for each of the layer 2 and the layer 3 network solution
       
Element: Prepare infrastructure to support advanced services
  • Implement a wireless extension of a layer 2 solution
  • Implement a support solution for a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and a video application
       
Element: Plan, configure and test high-availability networks using multilayer switches solution
  • Determine network resources needed for implementing high-availability solution for a given network design and requirements
  • Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the high-availability network, using multilayer switches
  • Configure, verify and manage first hop redundancy protocols (FHRP)
  • Implement switch supervisor redundancy and use network tools to verify the high-availability solution
  • Document results of high-availability implementation and verification plans
       


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. Plan, configure and test a VLAN-based solution

1.1 Determine network resources required for implementing a VLAN-based solution for a given network design and requirements

1.2 Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the VLAN-based network solution

1.3 Configure and verify switch-to-switch connectivity, loop prevention and access ports for the VLAN-based solution using network tools

1.4 Document results of the VLAN implementation and verification plans

2. Plan, configure and test a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 services solution

2.1 Determine network resources required for implementing a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 solution against vulnerabilities with organisational security policies

2.2 Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for each of the layer 2 and layer 3 network solution

2.3 Configure and verify a private VLAN and features for port security and general switch security for the layer 2 network solution, using network tools

2.4 Configure and verify routing interfaces and layer 3 security for the switch-based layer 3 network solution, using network tools

2.5 Document results of security implementation and verification plans for each of the layer 2 and the layer 3 network solution

3. Prepare infrastructure to support advanced services

3.1 Implement a wireless extension of a layer 2 solution

3.2 Implement a support solution for a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and a video application

4. Plan, configure and test high-availability networks using multilayer switches solution

4.1 Determine network resources needed for implementing high-availability solution for a given network design and requirements

4.2 Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the high-availability network, using multilayer switches

4.3 Configure, verify and manage first hop redundancy protocols (FHRP)

4.4 Implement switch supervisor redundancy and use network tools to verify the high-availability solution

4.5 Document results of high-availability implementation and verification plans

Evidence of the ability to:

design, configure and support advanced switched network infrastructure

implement wireless extension solution with multi-layered (layer 3) switches

prepare infrastructure to support advanced services

use network tools.

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:

explain the benefits of formal or structured approach to network management

summarise business justifications for having integrated and unified enterprise networks

outline current wireless regulations, standards and certifications

clarify emerging viable business and social technologies

explain external developments or factors that affect switched network design

summarise maintenance and management tools and practices suitable for complex networks to achieve availability and resilience

outline network topologies

explain organisational policies for internetworking

summarise risk management strategies and practices suitable for a complex switched network environment

outline security for an enterprise-switched environment

explain security standards and technologies for switched network environments

summarise switching and routing technologies for an enterprise-switched environment.


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. Plan, configure and test a VLAN-based solution

1.1 Determine network resources required for implementing a VLAN-based solution for a given network design and requirements

1.2 Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the VLAN-based network solution

1.3 Configure and verify switch-to-switch connectivity, loop prevention and access ports for the VLAN-based solution using network tools

1.4 Document results of the VLAN implementation and verification plans

2. Plan, configure and test a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 services solution

2.1 Determine network resources required for implementing a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 solution against vulnerabilities with organisational security policies

2.2 Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for each of the layer 2 and layer 3 network solution

2.3 Configure and verify a private VLAN and features for port security and general switch security for the layer 2 network solution, using network tools

2.4 Configure and verify routing interfaces and layer 3 security for the switch-based layer 3 network solution, using network tools

2.5 Document results of security implementation and verification plans for each of the layer 2 and the layer 3 network solution

3. Prepare infrastructure to support advanced services

3.1 Implement a wireless extension of a layer 2 solution

3.2 Implement a support solution for a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and a video application

4. Plan, configure and test high-availability networks using multilayer switches solution

4.1 Determine network resources needed for implementing high-availability solution for a given network design and requirements

4.2 Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the high-availability network, using multilayer switches

4.3 Configure, verify and manage first hop redundancy protocols (FHRP)

4.4 Implement switch supervisor redundancy and use network tools to verify the high-availability solution

4.5 Document results of high-availability implementation and verification plans

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 network resources required for implementing a VLAN-based solution for a given network design and requirements 
Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the VLAN-based network solution 
Configure and verify switch-to-switch connectivity, loop prevention and access ports for the VLAN-based solution using network tools 
Document results of the VLAN implementation and verification plans 
Determine network resources required for implementing a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 solution against vulnerabilities with organisational security policies 
Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for each of the layer 2 and layer 3 network solution 
Configure and verify a private VLAN and features for port security and general switch security for the layer 2 network solution, using network tools 
Configure and verify routing interfaces and layer 3 security for the switch-based layer 3 network solution, using network tools 
Document results of security implementation and verification plans for each of the layer 2 and the layer 3 network solution 
Implement a wireless extension of a layer 2 solution 
Implement a support solution for a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and a video application 
Determine network resources needed for implementing high-availability solution for a given network design and requirements 
Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the high-availability network, using multilayer switches 
Configure, verify and manage first hop redundancy protocols (FHRP) 
Implement switch supervisor redundancy and use network tools to verify the high-availability solution 
Document results of high-availability implementation and verification plans 

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