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Evidence Guide: ICANWK516A - Determine best-fit topology for a local network

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ICANWK516A - Determine best-fit topology for a local network

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

Determine user needs

  1. Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements
  2. Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis
  3. Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements
  4. Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix
Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements

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Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis

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Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements

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Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix

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Develop local area network specification

  1. Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis
  2. Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design
  3. Conduct a costing process for possible topology options
  4. Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix
  5. Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis
Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis

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Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design

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Conduct a costing process for possible topology options

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Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix

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Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis

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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:

analyse business or organisational needs

identify the most appropriate LAN, VPN or WLAN topology

document the recommendation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

business requirements

equipment specifications

organisational and industry costing

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment 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 knowledge of:

network segments

network traffic

different topologies

review of candidate’s network functional matrix

evaluation of candidate’s documented topology recommendation.

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 determine features of the physical environment for the effect on network design

literacy skills to produce network recommendations

numeracy skills to conduct a costing process

technical skills to:

conduct basic traffic analysis

connect networks and keep cables tidy

use LAN functional matrices

use network protocols

use traffic simulation tools.

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of:

adaptor cards

bridges

constraints, including costs and queuing

ethernet

gateways

growth projections and capacity planning

high and low-speed links

hubs

protocols

redundancy paths

response time and reliability requirements

routers

scope of operation

security

transmission control protocol or internet protocol (TCP/IP)

traffic flow patterns

traffic load

users applications requirements

overview knowledge of:

cabling, particularly unshielded twisted pair (UTP), shielded twisted pair (STP) or optic fibre

characteristics and relative strengths and weaknesses of LAN network topologies

features and capabilities of current industry-accepted hardware and software products

features of line sharing protocols.

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 may include:

data

large and small LANs

private lines

public switched telephone network (PSTN) for dial-up modems only

VLANs

VPNs

voice

WANs

WLANs.

Requirements may be in reference to:

business

network

people in the organisation

system.

Traffic may include:

data

video

voice.