Application
This unit applies to the design, installation and configuration of a smart technology network suitable for domestic or industrial enterprises using IP networking technology.
Relevant job roles include designer and installer of smart grid networks, IP networks, and sustainable networks. This includes maintaining and supporting smart grid networks.
Prerequisites
Nil
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the design and installation of a smart technology network | 1.1 Prepare for given work according to occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel from the enterprise 1.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel 1.3 Determine nature and scope of the smart technology network from customer specifications and appropriate personnel 1.4 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies 1.5 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the work site |
2. Design a customer smart technology network | 2.1 Produce a smart technology network topology that is interoperable and scalable after considering customer requirements, technical specifications, physical and financial constraints and expansion projections 2.2 Determine network devices and network resources according to enterprise procedures 2.3 Produce the smart technology network design, including network security and network element configurations to meet design specifications and enterprise procedures |
3. Install and configure a designed smart technology network | 3.1 Install smart technology network hardware to topology design plan according to enterprise procedures 3.2 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and verify using calculations 3.3 Configure network elements to perform the logical connection of the smart technology network topology with the network security features required 3.4 Conduct connectivity and performance tests to verify that the network installation meets the design specification 3.5 Troubleshoot the smart technology network and internet connectivity according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures |
4. Complete and document network design and installation | 4.1 Restore work site to safe condition according to established safety procedures 4.2 Record and store essential design and installation information according to enterprise procedures 4.3 Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the task according to enterprise procedures |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication skills to liaise and negotiate with customers and peers to achieve design specifications
literacy skills to:
develop network documentation and maintain network records
read and interpret enterprise procedures, manuals and specifications
numeracy skills to interpret technical data
planning and organising skills to plan and prioritise own work
problem-solving skills to:
deal with unexpected situations on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
troubleshoot common network problems according to help desk procedures
safety awareness skills to:
apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
follow enterprise OHS procedures
work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
technical skills to:
analyse the impact of applications on traffic flow in the network
apply network design methodologies to design networks that provide a range of services and applications found in larger networks
conduct a wireless site survey
determine customer requirements and a design specification
determine the impact of upgrading hardware and software on network functionality
identify the technical requirements, constraints and manageability issues for a given customer network requirement
install a network design
use tools and equipment.
Required knowledge
enterprise OHS procedures
network design concepts:
business requirements
network topologies
physical and financial constraints
security
wired or wireless options
network requirements:
applications
lifecycle
manageability
quality of service
open systems interconnect (OSI) layered communication model
tool and equipment use
troubleshooting:
impact of network failure
maintenance
troubleshooting methodology.
Evidence Required
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: determine customer requirements design a smart technology network that uses advanced networking techniques install a smart technology network according to design specification configure network devices to meet design functionality document smart technology network design, installation and configuration. |
Context of, and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: a site where design and installation of a smart technology network may be conducted use of tools, equipment and materials currently used in industry 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 designing, installing and configuring a smart technology network review of documents prepared by the candidate detailing design and installation oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example with: ICTTEN2207A Install and configure a home or small office network ICTTEN2208A Install and configure a small to medium business network ICTTEN4210A Implement and troubleshoot enterprise routers and switches. Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English 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. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS may include: | hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes legislation local safe operation procedures material safety management systems protective equipment. |
Environmental requirements may include managing: | dust excessive energy and water use excessive noise fume gas liquid waste smoke emissions solid waste vapour. |
Appropriate personnel may include: | customer manager network manager site engineer supervisor. |
Smart technology network may refer to: | domestic: home automation: climate control light switches power thermostats window shade wireless control in-home patient monitoring internet protocol TV (IPTV) home computer network home security smart sprinkler industrial: building automation commercial lighting (wireless control) heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) energy management industrial security plant monitoring: infra-red pressure settings temperature control smart sprinkler warehousing. |
Smart technology network topology may refer to: | physical and logical interconnection between network devices: bus mesh ring star tree. |
Network devices may include: | interface units IP network router sensors server switch. |
Network resources may include: | files printers software. |
Enterprise procedures may include: | enterprise security specifications instructions: designs drawings job sheets plans manufacturer specifications operational procedures reporting and communication use of tools and equipment. |
Network addressing scheme may include: | dynamic static subnet. |
Calculations may include: | binary addition binary conversion binary division binary multiplication binary number system binary subtraction. |
Essential design and installation information may include: | configuration design installation installation software IP addressing schemes logical and physical diagrams network administrator codes passwords security access codes troubleshooting reports. |
Sectors
Telecommunications - Telecommunications networks engineering
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.