Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate a range of complex technical data

communication skills to work effectively within a group and present information

information technology skills to use

software for desktop research

statistical data

word processing software

literacy skills to prepare reports given a specific format and read and interpret technical standards

planning and organisational skills to manage own work in specific time frames

research skills to gather and record data from measurements

technical skills to

operate test equipment

use telecommunications management networks

Required knowledge

administrative network management systems

algorithms

cryptography

encapsulation

encryption

enterprise solutions

firewalls

network topologies

operations network management systems

organisational policy and procedures

protocols

routing theory

system threats

transaction protocols

workplace and industry environment

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

analyse the operation of the Internet

implement Internet technology

select Internetwork protocols

research and report various internetwork operations

analyse features and types of network security methods and their weaknesses

analyse features of various cryptography systems

research and report the features of public key authentication and email network security protocols

research and report the features of web network management and system security

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a telecommunications operations site with a mentor or supervisor appropriately experienced in relevant telecommunications technology and infrastructure

networked computers and relevant software

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

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

direct observation of the candidate carrying out relevant security checks within a networked communication system

review of reports completed by the candidate for different security breached scenarios

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTPMGA Manage a telecommunications project

ICTPMG8143A Manage a telecommunications project

ICTPMGA Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks

ICTPMG8149A Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks.

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

Network elements may include:

Transport protocols may include:

Routing protocols may include:

Label switching may include:

Least cost algorithms may include:

Design parameters may include:

Frame fields may include:

may include:

may include:

Web-based protocols may include:

Encryption algorithms may include:

Hashing functions may include:

Public key cryptography algorithms may include:

IPSec may include:

Key management processes may include:

Transaction protocols may include:

System threats may include: