ICTNWK311 - Install and test network protocols

Unit code: ICTNWK311 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours
40
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Online
Sunshine
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and test network protocols in a networking environment.
It applies to individuals with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills, who are required to provide network support to ensure that appropriate protocols have been installed in networks to allow user functionality and maintenance.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
•configure, test and validate network protocols in order to facilitate interconnectivity on at least one occasion
•install and manage network protocols in a network and troubleshoot problems on at least one occasion.
•adhere to work health safety (WHS) requirements according to organisational policies and procedures.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
•business domains, including the organisational structure and business functionality of the network
•user needs, manufacturer specifications and organisational policies and procedures
•network protocol required to install and manage network protocols
•required communications technologies and their associated protocols
•industry accepted hardware and software products, and general features and capabilities
•network protocols currently in use in the organisation and industry, including:

  • transmission control protocol
  • internet protocol (TCP/IP)
  • OSI models
    •vendor product range and development directions
    •network protocols transcend organisational size and network complexity.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Information Technology
ICT30120 | Certificate iii | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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