Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify required network elements according to specifications, install for interoperability within network, apply network topologies, protocols and security issues, and troubleshoot when required.
It applies to individuals who are involved in installation, maintenance and upgrade of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) networks in telecommunications or Information Technology Networking provisioning companies.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install IP network | 1.1 Determine internet protocol performance requirements 1.2 Select components and network elements according to technical and organisational requirements 1.3 Obtain vendor specifications and availability of required components 1.4 Develop plans for installation of components according to organisational requirements 1.5 Obtain feedback and approval for plans from required personnel |
2. Install and configure IP network | 2.1 Install and configure server hardware and software according to organisational and industry standards 2.2 Install and configure computer, other hardware and software according to organisational and industry standards 2.3 Install and configure security and integrity software required for network |
3. Test and reconfigure IP network | 3.1 Test installed software and hardware, utilising available technical tools, to ensure all components are functioning as expected 3.2 Test the network to ensure it is functioning according to specifications 3.3 Resolve problems identified in the modified network |
4. Finalise documentation and clean worksite | 4.1 Complete hardware and asset recording document according to organisational requirements 4.2 Document installation, boot-configuration procedure according to organisational requirements 4.3 Tabulate test results and finalise user reports 4.4 Complete client report and notify of network status according to organisational policies and procedures 4.5 Lodge all documentation and seek finalised sign off from required personnel |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
select network elements to plan, prepare and install at least one IP network installation
configure and test network on at least one occasion
document completed process.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of organisational procedures including:
industry-accepted hardware and software products
data and voice transmission technologies and protocols
networking technologies
router-based network architectures
safe installation of networking products
interoperability across networking layers.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
field measurement equipment currently used in industry
network design documentation
equipment specifications
network components
hardware and software
a live network
organisational guidelines
networked (LAN) computers
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.
Foundation Skills
Learning | Recognises and anticipates an increasing range of familiar problems, their symptoms and causes, depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Numeracy | Makes calculations required to take test measurements, interpret results and evaluate performance and interoperability of network |
Oral communication | Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm requirements and articulate complex concepts and matters using relevant industry for intended audience |
Reading | Recognises and interprets technical, legislative and operational documentation to determine job requirements |
Writing | Prepares documentation detailing work performed according to organisational requirements |
Teamwork | Cooperates with others as part of familiar routine activities and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability |
Planning and organising | Works logically and systematically to monitor, analyse and action job priorities Implements and adjusts actions according to a predetermined plan |
Problem solving | Makes decisions quickly and intuitively in familiar situations requiring immediate attention, drawing on past experience to identify key variables and determine required course of action |
Self-management | Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities relevant to own work context Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role |
Technology | Demonstrates an understanding of key principles and concepts underpinning design and operation of digital systems and tools, and applies these as required |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering