Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

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 UEECS0029, 'Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)' 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

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to set up and configure LAN

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures are identified and applied

1.2

Extent of set-up and configuration work is determined from job specifications and consultations with relevant person/s

1.3

Relevant person/s is consulted to coordinate work effectively with others on work site

1.4

Hardware and software needed for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements

1.5

Work is checked to ensure damage has not occurred and complies with requirements

2

Set up, configure and maintain LAN

2.1

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

2.2

Layout of network hardware cabling and outlets is determined from job specifications and/or consultations with relevant person/s

2.3

Hardware is installed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Network software and protocols are installed and configured in accordance with network requirements

2.5

Network operations are tested and anomalies identified and corrected

2.6

Reported network failures and faults are responded to using appropriate tools and methods

2.7

Identified causes of reported problems are rectified and network is tested in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and approval of authorised person/s

2.9

Set-up, configuration and maintenance are completed without waste of materials, damage apparatus, surrounding environments or services using sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete work and document activities

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed

3.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Network configuration and maintenance records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Service report is completed and forwarded to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures