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 ICTTEN6206A, 'Produce an ICT network architecture design'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Produce an ICT network architecture design' 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 to produce ICT architecture design | 1.1. Obtain business specifications and business requirements for the client from appropriate person 1.2. Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required 1.3. Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements 1.4. Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives and confirm details with appropriate person |
2. Produce the preliminary ICT network architecture design | 2.1. Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications 2.2. Select software solutions to suit business platform 2.3. Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint 2.4. Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements |
3. Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands | 3.1. Predict forecast traffic demands and the impact on network design from current and future demand requirements 3.2. Benchmark the design using expected performance parameters 3.3. Review the design based on identification of the likely performance profile (best/worst) 3.4. Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products 3.5. Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design addressing the business specifications and recommendations |
4. Finalise network design and obtain approval | 4.1. Review the benchmarks and requirements and final design proposed 4.2. Determine the support and training requirements needed 4.3. Obtain the latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors 4.4. Document the network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval 4.5. Obtain sign off on final business solution |