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Evidence Guide: ICTNWK410 - Install hardware to a network

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ICTNWK410 - 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine network hardware requirements

1.1 Assess client network hardware and cabling requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system

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

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

2. Obtain network hardware

2.1 Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications

2.2 Evaluate or test hardware according to client requirements and organisational guidelines

2.3 Document recommendations and provide copies to appropriate person

2.4 Determine and document licensing requirements and security issues

2.5 Acquire hardware according to recommendations and organisational procedures

2.6 Organise cabling infrastructure where required

3. Install network hardware

3.1 Conduct installation with minimal disruption to clients

3.2 Install hardware according to appropriate installation procedures

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

4. Provide instruction and support for installed products

4.1 Determine and document client instructions and needs

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

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine network hardware requirements

1.1 Assess client network hardware and cabling requirements, considering compatibility with existing application software and operating system

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

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

2. Obtain network hardware

2.1 Contact vendors and obtain technical specifications

2.2 Evaluate or test hardware according to client requirements and organisational guidelines

2.3 Document recommendations and provide copies to appropriate person

2.4 Determine and document licensing requirements and security issues

2.5 Acquire hardware according to recommendations and organisational procedures

2.6 Organise cabling infrastructure where required

3. Install network hardware

3.1 Conduct installation with minimal disruption to clients

3.2 Install hardware according to appropriate installation procedures

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

4. Provide instruction and support for installed products

4.1 Determine and document client instructions and needs

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

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

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.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise current industry, data and voice networking, security products, devices and procedures, including:

current industry accepted network protocols

organisational contracting procedures and responsibilities

system diagnostic software

outline current industry accepted network hardware and software products

explain hardware and software installation procedures

describe local area network (LAN) capabilities and characteristics, such as network type, internet protocol (IP) addressing, switch or hub operation

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

outline operating systems sufficient to enable basic installation

summarise set-up and configuration procedures

describe software packages supported by the organisation.