Required skills

research skills to interrogate vendor databases and websites to implement different configuration requirements to meet security levels

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical operational and business related matters

literacy skills to read and interpret technical documentation and write reports in required formats

numeracy skills to take test measurements interpret results and evaluate performance and interoperability of network

planning and organisational skills to plan prioritise and monitor own work

problem solving and contingency management skills to adapt configuration procedures to requirements of network and reconfigure depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

technical skills to

install and configure network switch

select switch and switch operating system

specify requirements for network management and security

test switch and other network devices

Required knowledge

advantages and disadvantages of switches over hubs

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics

common network cable types and connectors

common network topologies

differences between standard and intelligent ie configurable switches and between switches and hubs

documentation skills for networks

implementation and configuration of networks

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

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

plan and prepare for the LAN switch installation task

select a LAN Switch to meet the client business specifications

install switches without the network losing connectivity or failing

install and test the switch that ensures interoperability within the network

use a range of switch configurations

apply solutions to a variety of switchrelated problems

report on the status of the completed installation and seek sign off and customer satisfaction

use switches

apply solutions to defined switching problems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site where switch installation must be may be conducted

use of field measurement equipment currently used in industry

relevant switch specifications technical requirements for a network switch cabling networked LAN computers workstations servers and WAN service point of presence

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 installing configuring and testing a LAN switch

oral or written questioning of required skills and knowledge

evaluation of report prepared by the candidate outlining testing procedures results and recommendations to network changes

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Install configure and test an internet protocol network

ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol 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

Topology may include:

Network capacity may include:

Appropriate person may include:

Switch by vendors may include:

Peripherals may include:

User may include:

Cable may include:

Standard may include: