Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTTEN434 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install, configure and test internet protocol networks

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTTEN434 - Install, configure and test internet protocol networks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify required network elements according to specifications, install for interoperability within network, apply network topologies, protocols and security issues, and troubleshoot when required.It applies to individuals who are involved in installation, maintenance and upgrade of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) networks in telecommunications or Information Technology Networking provisioning companies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

field measurement equipment currently used in industry

network design documentation

equipment specifications

network components

hardware and software

a live network

organisational guidelines

networked (LAN) computers

wide area network (WAN) service point of presence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to install IP network
  • Determine internet protocol performance requirements
  • Obtain vendor specifications and availability of required components
  • Develop plans for installation of components according to organisational requirements
  • Obtain feedback and approval for plans from required personnel
       
Element: Install and configure IP network
  • Install and configure server hardware and software according to organisational and industry standards
  • Install and configure computer, other hardware and software according to organisational and industry standards
  • Install and configure security and integrity software required for network
       
Element: Test and reconfigure IP network
  • Test installed software and hardware, utilising available technical tools, to ensure all components are functioning as expected
  • Test the network to ensure it is functioning according to specifications
  • Resolve problems identified in the modified network
       
Element: Finalise documentation and clean worksite
  • Complete hardware and asset recording document according to organisational requirements
  • Document installation, boot-configuration procedure according to organisational requirements
  • Tabulate test results and finalise user reports
  • Complete client report and notify of network status according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Lodge all documentation and seek finalised sign off from required personnel
       


Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

select network elements to plan, prepare and install at least one IP network installation

configure and test network on at least one occasion

document completed process.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of organisational procedures including:

industry-accepted hardware and software products

data and voice transmission technologies and protocols

networking technologies

router-based network architectures

safe installation of networking products

interoperability across networking layers.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine internet protocol performance requirements 
Obtain vendor specifications and availability of required components 
Develop plans for installation of components according to organisational requirements 
Obtain feedback and approval for plans from required personnel 
Install and configure server hardware and software according to organisational and industry standards 
Install and configure computer, other hardware and software according to organisational and industry standards 
Install and configure security and integrity software required for network 
Test installed software and hardware, utilising available technical tools, to ensure all components are functioning as expected 
Test the network to ensure it is functioning according to specifications 
Resolve problems identified in the modified network 
Complete hardware and asset recording document according to organisational requirements 
Document installation, boot-configuration procedure according to organisational requirements 
Tabulate test results and finalise user reports 
Complete client report and notify of network status according to organisational policies and procedures 
Lodge all documentation and seek finalised sign off from required personnel 

Forms

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