Assessor Resource
ICTTEN6172A
Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to technical staff dimensioning an IP-MPLS Core Network for a carrier or an internet service provider (ISP). MPLS and VPNs are used to provide secure, reliable and fast IP services in technology convergence of data, voice and video.
Relevant job roles include designer and installer of Next Generation Networks (NGN). These IP networks provide fast internet, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and internet protocol TV (IPTV) services.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design an internet protocol-multiprotocol label switching (IP-MPLS) network, examine MLPS data flow and configure virtual private network (VPN) tunnelling.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
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