UEECS0029 - Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

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Unit code: UEECS0029 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
UEECS0003 - Assemble, set up and test computing devices
UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up and configure local area network (LAN).It includes planning, setting up, configuring, maintaining, completing work and documenting activities for LAN of up to 20 connected devices.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

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, incl 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:
* applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including implementing risk control measures
* applying sustainable energy principles and practices
* cleaning worksite and making safe
* completing work and documenting activities
* coordinating work with others
* dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
* identifying and correcting anomalies
* identifying the extent of work
* installing and configuring software and installing hardware
* obtaining specified hardware and software and checking against job requirements
* planning and configuring local area network (LAN)
* rectifying network problems and maintaining maintenance records
* setting up, configuring and maintaining LAN.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* analogue and digital signals, including:
* how information is carried
* signal distortion, including attenuation, reflection, noise, dispersion, jitter, latency and collisions
* the open systems interconnection (OSI) model for computer system interconnect, including:
* physical layer
* data link layer
* network layer
* transport layer
* session layer
* presentation layer
* application layer
* purpose of each layer of OSI model
* comparing transmission control protocol (TCP) and internet protocol (IP)
* TCP and user datagram protocol (UDP)
* TCP segment format
* UDP segment format
* TCP connection methods
* types of networks, network components and hardware
* LAN architectures, including:
* general principle of LAN, including:
* benefits of a LAN
* the elements of a LAN
* the different types of network topology and their applications
* cabling and termination arrangements for a LAN system
* multiple access units and their function, including switches, access points and routers
* LAN standards, including ethernet (IEEE 802.3) and wireless ethernet (IEEE 802.11)
* basic principle of medium access methods such as polling and CSMA/CD
* current network operating systems available for establishing a LAN, including:
* network protocols
* concepts of TCP/IP addressing
* peer-to-peer and server based
* establishing workgroups
* file and device sharing
* network hardware installation methods, including installing network cards, and installing switches and routers
* concepts and the hardware required for internet and world wide web working LANs
* network security
* network device set-up and configuration
* hardware requirements
* network testing and diagnostic tools and methods
* networking protocols
* network security
* network signal propagation
* basics of encoding networking signals
* IP addressing and sub-netting
* cabling layouts
* network protocols and faults
* network software and hardware installation and configuration methods
* relevant manufacturer specifications
* relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes, including risk control measures
* relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements
* relevant workplace documentation including maintenance records and service records
* relevant workplace policies and procedures
* sustainable energy principles and practices.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

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

Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control
UEE43220 | Certificate iv | 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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