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ICTTEN513 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install, configure and test a local area network switch

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTTEN513 - Install, configure and test a local area network switch
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake local area network (LAN) switch installation, configuration and testing in field work. It also applies to switching protocols and diagnostics required for integrating new and converging functionalities to the network.It applies to individuals, employed by telecommunications companies and information communications technology (ICT) networking provisioning companies, who carry out installation, maintenance and upgrade of ICT networks.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 switch installation can be conducted

field measurement equipment currently used in industry

relevant switch specifications, technical requirements for a network, switch, cabling, networked (LAN) computers, workstations, servers and a wide area network (WAN) service point of presence.

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 to install the network switch
  • Prepare for installation in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
  • Notify customer to arrange site access
  • Document the topology of the LAN
  • Obtain current and future network capacity predictions according to current and future business requirements from the appropriate person
  • Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements
  • Specify requirements for network management and security, as prescribed by organisational policy
  • Select the switch and switch operating system software version with appropriate features according to required specifications
       
Element: Install and configure the network switch
  • Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer’s requirements
  • Connect user to access points using cable that meets appropriate standard
  • Establish a valid network connection with other network devices
  • Configure a network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch
  • Install or configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software, on each switch, to collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) from that segment of the network and relay it to the management console
  • Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager’s main console, to collect network traffic data from the switch acting as agents
  • Manually configure user access ports of the switch for speed and full or half-duplex operation
       
Element: Test the network switch and reconfigure the network
  • Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer’s requirements and organisational guidelines
  • Test to ensure connectivity across the network
  • Modify the network to verify SNMP management software
  • Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results
       
Element: Complete documentation and clean worksite
  • Tabulate test results and complete all user reports
  • Complete report and notify client of network status
  • Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction
  • Secure sign-off from appropriate person
       


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. Prepare to install the network switch

1.1 Prepare for installation in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures

1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access

1.3 Document the topology of the LAN

1.4 Obtain current and future network capacity predictions according to current and future business requirements from the appropriate person

1.5 Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements

1.6 Specify requirements for network management and security, as prescribed by organisational policy

1.7 Select the switch and switch operating system software version with appropriate features according to required specifications

2. Install and configure the network switch

2.1 Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer’s requirements

2.2 Connect user to access points using cable that meets appropriate standard

2.3 Establish a valid network connection with other network devices

2.4 Configure a network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch

2.5 Install or configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software, on each switch, to collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) from that segment of the network and relay it to the management console

2.6 Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager’s main console, to collect network traffic data from the switch acting as agents

2.7 Manually configure user access ports of the switch for speed and full or half-duplex operation

3. Test the network switch and reconfigure the network

3.1 Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer’s requirements and organisational guidelines

3.2 Test to ensure connectivity across the network

3.3 Modify the network to verify SNMP management software

3.4 Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results

4. Complete documentation and clean worksite

4.1 Tabulate test results and complete all user reports

4.2 Complete report and notify client of network status

4.3 Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction

4.4 Secure sign-off from appropriate person

Evidence of ability to:

plan and prepare for the local area network (LAN) switch installation task

select a LAN switch to meet client business specifications

install switches without the network losing connectivity or failing

install and test switch that ensures interoperability within the network

use a range of switch configurations

apply solutions to a variety of switch-related problems

report on status of completed installation

seek sign-off from customer.

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 advantages and disadvantages of switches over hubs

identify and evaluate the impact of pertinent sections of the Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics in relation to network switches

describe common network cable types and connectors

summarise common network topologies

explain differences between standard and intelligent (i.e. configurable) switches, and between switches and hubs

outline the importance of client documentation prepared when installing networks

explain how to provide the network with redundant paths for reliability and how routers and switches manage these paths.

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 to install the network switch

1.1 Prepare for installation in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures

1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access

1.3 Document the topology of the LAN

1.4 Obtain current and future network capacity predictions according to current and future business requirements from the appropriate person

1.5 Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements

1.6 Specify requirements for network management and security, as prescribed by organisational policy

1.7 Select the switch and switch operating system software version with appropriate features according to required specifications

2. Install and configure the network switch

2.1 Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer’s requirements

2.2 Connect user to access points using cable that meets appropriate standard

2.3 Establish a valid network connection with other network devices

2.4 Configure a network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch

2.5 Install or configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software, on each switch, to collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) from that segment of the network and relay it to the management console

2.6 Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager’s main console, to collect network traffic data from the switch acting as agents

2.7 Manually configure user access ports of the switch for speed and full or half-duplex operation

3. Test the network switch and reconfigure the network

3.1 Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer’s requirements and organisational guidelines

3.2 Test to ensure connectivity across the network

3.3 Modify the network to verify SNMP management software

3.4 Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results

4. Complete documentation and clean worksite

4.1 Tabulate test results and complete all user reports

4.2 Complete report and notify client of network status

4.3 Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction

4.4 Secure sign-off from appropriate person

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 installation in line with site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures 
Notify customer to arrange site access 
Document the topology of the LAN 
Obtain current and future network capacity predictions according to current and future business requirements from the appropriate person 
Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements 
Specify requirements for network management and security, as prescribed by organisational policy 
Select the switch and switch operating system software version with appropriate features according to required specifications 
Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer’s requirements 
Connect user to access points using cable that meets appropriate standard 
Establish a valid network connection with other network devices 
Configure a network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch 
Install or configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software, on each switch, to collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) from that segment of the network and relay it to the management console 
Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager’s main console, to collect network traffic data from the switch acting as agents 
Manually configure user access ports of the switch for speed and full or half-duplex operation 
Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer’s requirements and organisational guidelines 
Test to ensure connectivity across the network 
Modify the network to verify SNMP management software 
Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results 
Tabulate test results and complete all user reports 
Complete report and notify client of network status 
Clean up and restore worksite to client’s satisfaction 
Secure sign-off from appropriate person 

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