Required skills

communication skills to analyse evaluate and present information

group facilitation and presentation skills to transfer and collect information and gain consensus on concepts

problem solving skills to

address a defined range of unpredictable problems for example when predicting line traffic and the impact on input and output devices and processors from current and future demand requirements

address a predictable range of network problems

project planning skills to

scope time and cost when reviewing client user requirements and network requirements

set benchmarks and identified scope

research skills to specify analyse and evaluate broad features of current security issues and best practice in security devices products and procedures

technical skills to

evaluate and compare a range of complex technical data

research identify analyse and evaluate features of core network architecture

Required knowledge

MPLS and IP architectures across a core network environment

protocols such routing information protocol RIP enhanced interior gateway routing protocol EIGRP open shortest path first OSPF border gateway protocol BGP operations

virtual local area networks VLAN and virtual private network VPN tunnels and how it is implemented in an ethernet and multiprotocol label switching MPLS environment

overview knowledge of

client business domain business function and organisation

current industryaccepted hardware and software products

networking technologies incorporating substantial depth in some areas

transmission technologies and protocols

theoretical concepts of three or more current industry network development and design methodologies

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 ability to

gather data from information sources and evaluate how the data relates to the core network

source major equipment and technologies used in a core network and detail their compatibilities

plan the deployment of a core network including management and monitoring techniques

produce a deployment plan for a core network with recommendations for the customer

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

network design documentation and other site related documentation

equipment specifications

live network or training facilities

organisational guidelines

networked computers

networked telecommunications components

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate planning the deployment of a core network

review of reports completed by the candidate for different core networks

review of final deployment plan prepared by the candidate outlining recommendations for the customer

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning various core networks

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTNPLA Evaluate core network architectures

ICTNPL4112A Evaluate core network architectures.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Core network may include:

Core network architecture components may include:

Equipment type may include:

Technologies may include:

Resources may include:

Enterprise procedures may include:

Parameters of the core network may include:

Network monitoringtechniques may include: