Install and maintain a wide area network

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTTEN4214A, 'Install and maintain a wide area network'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Install and maintain a wide area network' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for the installation and maintenance of a network with WAN access

1.1. Prepare for given work according to occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel

1.2. Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel

1.3. Determine nature and scope of the network from job briefs or appropriate personnel

1.4. Select and obtain network hardware, software, WAN protocol and technology requirements according to enterprise procedures

1.5. Obtain operating instructions, manuals, installation procedures, hardware and software testing methodologies and testing resources

1.6. Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite

2. Install and maintain a WAN accessible network

2.1. Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and confirm using calculations

2.2. Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures

2.3. Set up and configure the network to provide WAN access according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures

2.4. Use hardware and software analysis and diagnostic methodologies to test network connectivity

3. Complete and document WAN network installation

3.1. Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures

3.2. Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures

3.3. Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the task according to enterprise procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTTEN4214A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT40210 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICT40410 - Certificate IV in Radio Frequency Networks
  • ICT40110 - Certificate IV in Optical Networks
  • ICT40610 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology
  • UEE40110 - Certificate IV in Computer Systems
  • UEE40111 - Certificate IV in Computer Systems
  • UEE60411 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
  • ICT40613 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Networks Technology