Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage network protocols in a networking environment.
It applies to individuals with competent information and communications technology (ICT) skills, working as network administrators who are required to ensure that appropriate protocols have been installed in networks to allow user functionality and maintenance.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Install and manage network protocols | 1.1 Select, test and validate appropriate network protocol services 1.2 Design a network addressing system, with subnet and host IDs, including appropriate devices 1.3 Configure hosts and workstations to use IP addresses either manually or through automatic allocation of addresses, such as found with dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) |
2. Identify network protocol applications | 2.1 Review a range of well-known network protocol applications 2.2 Evaluate client user requirement and recommend network protocol services 2.3 Apply internet protocol (IP) addressing scheme according to approved policy and procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
configure, test and validate network protocols in order to facilitate interconnectivity
install and manage network protocols in a network, and troubleshoot problems.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe the client business domain, including client organisation structure and business functionality
list current communications technologies and their associated protocols
outline current industry accepted hardware and software products, and general features and capabilities
summarise network protocols currently in use in the organisation and industry, including:
transmission control protocol
internet protocol (TCP/IP)
OSI models
clarify the vendor product range and development directions
describe how network protocols transcend organisational size and network complexity.
Assessment Conditions
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:
a live network
application software and operating system
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
networked computers
organisational guidelines
technical documentation and installation manuals
vendor software.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 2.2, 2.3 | Recognises and interprets textual information, including technical manuals, to establish the job requirements |
Writing | 2.2 | Uses specific and relevant language to document new file systems, user access and disaster recovery procedures |
Oral Communications | 2.2 | Articulates clearly using specific and relevant language suitable to audience to convey requirements Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Navigate the world of work | 2.3 | Complies with explicit organisational policies and procedures Ensures knowledge of legislative requirements and products is kept up to date |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.1 | Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency, and considering how to link with the work of others Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks Initiates standard procedures when developing and refining configuration protocols |
Sectors
Networking