Required skills

communication skills to work effectively within a group

literacy skills to interpret configuration instructions

numeracy skills to gather and record data from measurements

technical skills to

configure and test an IP device

recognise security threats and offer solutions

Required knowledge

basic testing and troubleshooting of an IP device

computer networking

configuration instructions

IP addressing

IP devices

OHS requirements

organisational policy and procedures

personal safety issues

protocols

security configurations

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

prepare for the installation of an IP device connected to a network

set up and configure IP device with simple addressing schemes

test and secure the device against security threats

produce essential installation information

follow OHS workplace procedures and practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a small network with IP devices

tools equipment materials and documentation required for installing and testing IP device

relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

Methods 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 installing and testing IP devices

review of drawings of and records for installation

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of personal computer systems

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Install and configure a home or small office network

ICTTEN2207A Install and configure a home or small office network

ICTTENA Install and configure a small to medium business network

ICTTEN2208A Install and configure a small to medium business network.

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

OHS requirements may include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Appropriate person may include:

IP devices may include:

Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model has 7 layers including:

Network may include:

IP based telecommunications application may include:

Hardware may include:

Software may include:

Network protocols may include:

Peripheral devices may include:

Media types and connectors may include:

Configuration details may include:

Network addressing scheme may include:

Calculations may include:

Network commands may include:

Security threats may include:

Security solutions may include:

Essential installation information may include: