Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTTEN5200A, 'Install, configure and test a local area network switch'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Install, configure and test a local area network switch' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to install the network switch | 1.1. Prepare for installation in line with site specific safety requirements and enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures 1.2. Notify customer to arrange access to site 1.3. Document the topology of the LAN 1.4. Obtain current and future network capacity predictions according to current and future business requirements from the appropriate person 1.5. Specify the number and type of switch required, with reference to future network requirements 1.6. Specify the requirements for network management and security, as prescribed by organisational policy 1.7. Select the switch and switch operating system software version with the appropriate features according to required specifications |
2. Install and configure the network switch | 2.1. Assemble, rack mount and connect switch and peripherals according to manufacturer's requirements 2.2. Connect user to access points using cable that meets the appropriate standard 2.3. Establish a valid network connection with other network devices 2.4. Configure a network internet protocol (IP) address for the switch 2.5. Install or configure simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent software, on each switch, to collect network traffic data for the management information base (MIB) from that segment of the network and relay it to the management console 2.6. Install and configure SNMP management console software on a computer designated to be the network manager's main console, to collect network traffic data from the switch acting as agents 2.7. Manually configure the user access ports of the switch for speed and for full or half-duplex operation |
3. Test the network switch and reconfigure the network | 3.1. Test the switch and other network devices according to manufacturer's requirements and organisational guidelines 3.2. Test to ensure that there is connectivity across the network 3.3. Modify the network to verify SNMP management software 3.4. Make adjustments to the network, depending on test and troubleshooting results |
4. Complete documentation and clean up worksite | 4.1. Tabulate test results and complete all user reports 4.2. Complete report and notify client of status of the network 4.3. Clean up and restore worksite to client's satisfaction 4.4. Secure sign off from appropriate person |