Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a simple and secure wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) using a range of client server applications and services.
It applies to individuals who may work in job roles such as an installer of internet protocol (IP) networks, a WAN and LAN network technician or a WAN and LAN network support person.
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. Prepare to build LAN or WAN | 1.1 Prepare for given work confirming site-specific 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 design specification from job briefs or appropriate personnel 1.4 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and confirm using calculations 1.5 Select and obtain network hardware according to established procedures 1.6 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies 1.7 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite |
2. Build and verify network | 2.1 Establish connections between network hardware according to manufacturer’s specifications and established procedures 2.2 Verify network routing and switching to conform to network design specification 2.3 Set up, configure and share network resources between network devices |
3. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network | 3.1 Monitor network traffic and assess performance metrics against manufacturer’s specifications and established procedures 3.2 Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures 3.3 Troubleshoot network and internet connectivity according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures |
4. Complete and document network build | 4.1 Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures 4.2 Record and store network schematics and network addressing scheme 4.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task 4.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of ability to:
effectively implement work health and safety (WHS) workplace procedures and practices
develop a network addressing scheme
determine required network components to build the network
plan, build, configure, test and analyse performance of a network
troubleshoot network 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 enterprise WHS procedures
explain internet and computer network communication
outline network addressing schemes including open systems interconnect (OSI) and transmission control protocol (TCP)/IP model
describe planning the cabling of ethernet networks
define the seven layer OSI model
identify correct tool and equipment usage
identify troubleshooting procedures.
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 should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications network engineering field of work and include access to:
a site where building and maintenance of secure network may be conducted
tools, equipment and materials currently used in industry
relevant workplace procedures
product and manufacturing specifications and reference material.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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 | 1.3, 2.1 | Identifies and interprets scope of job and relevant procedures |
Writing | 4.2, 4.4 | Completes workplace documentation accurately using appropriate form and vocabulary for intended audience |
Oral Communication | 4.3, 4.4 | Articulates specific messages in a tone and manner appropriate for intended audience |
Numeracy | 1.4, 3.1 | Confirms and checks decisions using basic calculations and predictions |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1-3.3, 4.1 | Follows legislative requirements and organisational protocols, policies and procedures relevant to own role |
Interact with others | 1.1-1.3, 1.7, | Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve specific outcomes |
Get the work done | 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.2 | Plans and prioritises tasks, developing and implementing a work program in line with organisational expectations, legislative requirements and work role Recognises and anticipates a range of problems, actively looking for early warning signs and implementing contingency plans when appropriate Uses digital technologies and systems to complete required tasks |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering