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

ICTTEN423 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and maintain a wide area network

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTTEN423 - Install and maintain a wide area network
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to connect and support a wide area network (WAN).It applies to individuals who work cooperatively with others, interpret technical information accurately and work proficiently with information communication technology (ICT). Installers of internet protocol (IP) networks, IP network technicians, network administrators and network support personnel complete this type of work.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 should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:

a site where installation and maintenance of a WAN may be conducted

tools, equipment and materials currently used in industry

relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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: Prepare for installation and maintenance of network with WAN access
  • Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel
  • Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • Determine network nature and scope from job briefs or appropriate personnel
  • Select and obtain network hardware, software, WAN protocol and technology requirements according to enterprise procedures
  • Obtain operating instructions, manuals, installation procedures, hardware and software testing methodologies and testing resources
  • Consult appropriate personnel to ensure task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite
       
Element: Install and maintain WAN accessible network
  • Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity, and confirm using calculations
  • Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures
  • Set up and configure network to provide WAN access according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Use hardware and software analysis and diagnostic methodologies to test network connectivity
       
Element: Complete and document WAN network installation
  • Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures
  • Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures
  • Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task according to enterprise procedures
       


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. Prepare for installation and maintenance of network with WAN access

1.1 Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel

1.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel

1.3 Determine network nature and scope from job briefs or appropriate personnel

1.4 Select and obtain network hardware, software, WAN protocol and technology requirements according to enterprise procedures

1.5 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, installation procedures, hardware and software testing methodologies and testing resources

1.6 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite

2. Install and maintain WAN accessible network

2.1 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity, and confirm using calculations

2.2 Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures

2.3 Set up and configure network to provide WAN access according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

2.4 Use hardware and software analysis and diagnostic methodologies to test network connectivity

3. Complete and document WAN network installation

3.1 Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures

3.2 Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures

3.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task according to enterprise procedures

Evidence of ability to:

plan installation of a wide area network (WAN) accessible network

select and apply WAN link protocols

configure internet protocol (IP) addressing across WAN

troubleshoot WAN communication issues

install WAN access security measures.

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:

outline enterprise work health and safety (WHS) procedures

explain IP addressing services and network scaling

summarise methods of securing network services including access control lists

explain Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layered communication model

outline requirements to provide teleworker network services

describe correct usage of relevant tools and equipment

outline WAN link protocols including:

frame relay

high-level data link control (HDLC)

link access procedure, balanced (LAPB)

point-to-point protocol (PPP)

summarise WAN troubleshooting methodologies and analysis and diagnostic 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. Prepare for installation and maintenance of network with WAN access

1.1 Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel

1.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel

1.3 Determine network nature and scope from job briefs or appropriate personnel

1.4 Select and obtain network hardware, software, WAN protocol and technology requirements according to enterprise procedures

1.5 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, installation procedures, hardware and software testing methodologies and testing resources

1.6 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite

2. Install and maintain WAN accessible network

2.1 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity, and confirm using calculations

2.2 Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures

2.3 Set up and configure network to provide WAN access according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures

2.4 Use hardware and software analysis and diagnostic methodologies to test network connectivity

3. Complete and document WAN network installation

3.1 Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures

3.2 Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures

3.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task according to enterprise 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
Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel 
Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel 
Determine network nature and scope from job briefs or appropriate personnel 
Select and obtain network hardware, software, WAN protocol and technology requirements according to enterprise procedures 
Obtain operating instructions, manuals, installation procedures, hardware and software testing methodologies and testing resources 
Consult appropriate personnel to ensure task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite 
Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity, and confirm using calculations 
Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures 
Set up and configure network to provide WAN access according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures 
Use hardware and software analysis and diagnostic methodologies to test network connectivity 
Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures 
Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures 
Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task according to enterprise procedures 

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