Required skills

Installing peripheral devices

Remote access skills using Telnet

Required knowledge

Basic router commands

Router configuration clock rate routing protocol password protection of router

Routerbased network architectures

Effect of a router on delimiting broadcast traffic and on conserving bandwidth

Providing the network with redundant paths for reliability and the way routers manage these paths

How dynamic routing algorithms or protocols create and maintain routing tables

Use of routing tables in intelligent packet routing and switching

Router firewalls

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

Assessment must confirm the ability to select and install a router using predetermined configuration and tests Basic configuration capability is essential in demonstrating competency

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to

Router specifications

Technical requirements for a network

Router

Cabling

Networked LAN computers

WAN service point of presence or simulated

Context of and specific resources for assessment

A router connects networks together controlling the routing of packets from source to destination and providing alternate paths when necessary Routers are more sophisticated than bridges connecting networks of different types and making logical routing decisions on the basis of available data Typically a router hands off packets to another router along the path until the destination is reached

In the context of the Internet a router is a device or in some cases software in a computer that directs information packets to the next point toward their destination A router is located at any juncture of networks including each Internet pointofpresence As such routers are key to the operation of the Internet

It is essential that this unit covers a broad variety routers ranging from simple SOHO ADSLCABLE routers to complex fibre channel multirouting units designed for backbone capability Additionally it is imperative that routers are provided for handson experience particularly SOHO and Fibre channel routers

The breadth depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and nonroutine Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a nonroutine or contingency nature

Assessment must ensure

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic

Applications may involve responsibility for and limited organisation of others

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

The assessment of this unit of competency will usually include observation of router selection and configuration for a variety of scenarios

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills The questioning of team members supervisors subordinates peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICAAB Determine project specifications and secure client agreement

ICAA4047B Determine project specifications and secure client agreement

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems

Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts with depth in some areas

Identify analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards

Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Additionally an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Configure and debug routers and routing tables

Select a router for a particular task

Interpret available information and request clarification where needed

Take responsibility for outputs in work and learning

Network may include but not limited to:

Router may include:

Peripherals may include but are not limited to:

Routing protocol may include static and dynamic routing:

Organisationalrequirements may include but is not limited to:

Requirements may be in reference to:

network

WAN protocols may include:

Several of these may now be considered as legacy protocols, but, even though they may not be in current use, there is still a need to keep knowledge of the protocols for legacy installations.