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Evidence Guide: ICANWK410A - Install hardware to a network

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ICANWK410A - Install hardware to a network

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Determine network hardware requirements

  1. Assess client network hardware and cabling requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system
  2. Analyse requirements against local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), wireless networks, and mobile equipment access design limitations and organisational guidelines
  3. Evaluate client requirements according to organisational guidelines, corporate purchasing procedures, licensing arrangements and budget
Assess client network hardware and cabling requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system

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Analyse requirements against local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), wireless networks, and mobile equipment access design limitations and organisational guidelines

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Evaluate client requirements according to organisational guidelines, corporate purchasing procedures, licensing arrangements and budget

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Obtain network hardware

  1. Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications
  2. Evaluate or test hardware according to client requirements and organisational guidelines
  3. Document recommendations and provide copies to appropriate person
  4. Determine and document licensing requirements and security issues
  5. Acquire hardware according to recommendations and organisational procedures
  6. Organise cabling infrastructure where required
Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications

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Evaluate or test hardware according to client requirements and organisational guidelines

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Document recommendations and provide copies to appropriate person

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Determine and document licensing requirements and security issues

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Acquire hardware according to recommendations and organisational procedures

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Organise cabling infrastructure where required

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Install network hardware

  1. Conduct installation with minimal disruption to clients
  2. Install hardware according to appropriate installation procedures
  3. Configure and test the installation to ensure that it meets client needs
Conduct installation with minimal disruption to clients

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Install hardware according to appropriate installation procedures

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Configure and test the installation to ensure that it meets client needs

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Provide instruction and support for installed products

  1. Determine and document client instructions and needs
  2. Provide one-to-one or group instruction to client and users, as required
  3. Obtain client evaluation and feedback, to ensure that client requirements have been met
Determine and document client instructions and needs

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Provide one-to-one or group instruction to client and users, as required

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Obtain client evaluation and feedback, to ensure that client requirements have been met

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

evaluate client user requirements and hardware installation

install a range of network hardware by planning, managing and supporting the installation of new components in a network, according to organisational policies and procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

vendor hardware and software components

application software and operating system

hardware maintenance tools

live network

networked computers

organisational guidelines

technical documentation and installation manuals

appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s underpinning knowledge

direct observation of candidate installing network devices

review of instructional guides for client or group presentation prepared by candidate

evaluation of performance test results prepared by candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

analytical skills to assess current client hardware and future requirements

communication skills to:

discuss client requirements and specifications

interpret client budget requirements

interpret technical and hardware installation manuals

provide client instruction

literacy skills to write technical notes and reports

numeracy skills to plan, prioritise and organise work

planning and organisational skills to maintain the continuity of network operations and business functions during network installation tasks

research skills to document licensing requirements and security issues

technical skills to:

evaluate client equipment for requirements

use application and diagnostic software.

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of:

current industry, data and voice networking, security products, devices and procedures

current industry-accepted network protocols

organisational contracting procedures and responsibilities

system diagnostic software

current industry-accepted network hardware and software products

hardware and software installation procedures

LAN capabilities and characteristics, such as network type, IP addressing, switch or hub operation

network connections, including types of cables and cabling distance limitations and wireless connections

operating systems sufficient to enable basic installation

set-up and configuration procedures

software packages supported by the organisation.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Network hardware may include:

access points

firewalls

gateways

hubs

IP cameras

mobile phones

modems

network bridges

network interface cards

network printers

network scanners or multifunction devices

network-attached storage (NAS)

personal digital assistants (PDAs)

print servers

routers

switches.

Application software may include:

database programs to handle data and voice functionality

email programs

internet browsers

spreadsheets

system browsers

word processing.

Operating system may include:

Linux

Mac

Windows.

Organisational guidelines may include:

communication methods

content of emails

dispute resolution

document procedures and templates

downloading information and accessing particular websites

financial control mechanisms

opening mail with attachments

personal use of emails and internet access

virus risk.

Client may include:

clubs

external organisations

individuals

internal departments

internal employees.

Appropriate person may include:

authorised business representative

client

supervisor.