Build and implement a basic network

Module Outline

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Module

National Code
VU23887

State Code
BB557

DTWD Status
Approved

State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/10/2025

Field of Education

020113 - Networks And Communications

Nominal Hours

100

Description

This unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to build and implement a basic network for a small enterprise and establish end-to-end connectivity.

It requires the ability to investigate the structure, functions, protocols and components of a computer network in order to build and implement a basic network. It also includes the application of trouble shooting tools and techniques and data security fundamentals.

The unit applies to a person working as an Information Technology (IT) practitioner and is required to build and maintain small networks using a range of client server applications and services.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Examine the function and role of components and devices that ensure connectivity of a computer network

1.1 Concepts of how data is accessed from a remote site computer network is examined
1.2 Methods of connecting multiple computer end points to a network are examined
1.3 Function and role of switches in a small computer network are explored
1.4 Connecting computer end points to a switch is investigated
1.5 Internet Protocol (IP) IPv4 addresses for the Network Interface Card (NIC) are examined and configured
1.6 Function and structure of a switch Network Operating System (NOS) is examined
1.7 Open Source Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) layered models of data communication are compared

Examine the function and operation of the physical and data link layers in a computer network

2.1 Physical Layer technologies and connection mechanisms for computer networks are examined
2.2 Function and operation of the data link layer to support communication across a data network is investigated
2.3 Data link layer media access control techniques are examined
2.4 Operation of the media access mechanism and ethernet frames are examined

Demonstrate the function and operation of the network layer

3.1 Operation of network layer protocols to support data communication across a network is established
3.2 Function and role of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) that enable communication on a network is demonstrated
3.3 Features of a router to support end to end connectivity are determined
3.4 Function and structure of a router Network Operating System (NOS) is explained and demonstrated
3.5 Relevant commands of an NOS that facilitate connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) are validated
3.6 Basic configurations for a router are implemented and tested for functionality
3.7 Connecting computer end points to a router is demonstrated
3.8 Methods used by network devices to router data traffic is explained

Implement IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing

4.1 Binary and hexadecimal number systems are compared
4.2 Conversion between binary and hexadecimal number systems is performed
4.3 Network addressing scheme utilising IPv4 is implemented
4.4 Subnetting IPv4 network is implemented
4.5 Subnetting IPv4 network utilising Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) is implemented
4.6 Network addressing scheme utilising IPv6 is implemented
4.7 Subnetting IPv6 network is implemented
4.8 Function and operation of Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and ICMPv6 are explained
4.9 Use of key ICMPv4 and ICMPv6 packets are determined

Examine the function and operation of transport and application layers in network communications

5.1 Function and operation of transport layer protocols and services that support data communication across a network are established
5.2 Operation of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) transport layer protocols are compared and the variations are identified
5.3 Transport layer port numbers are identified
5.4 Function and operation of application layer protocols that facilitate end to end data communication across a network are investigated
5.5 Process for retrieving data from an external web site using the http application layer protocol is demonstrated

Construct a basic network for a small enterprise and verify end to end operation

6.1 Physical network devices and components on a network topological drawing are identified and sourced
6.2 Network routers and switches are selected and configured to establish end to end connectivity
6.3 Basic network topology is cabled
6.4 Addressing scheme for the network is developed
6.5 Relevant commands of the network operating system that facilitate connection to a LAN are selected and configured
6.6 Base level troubleshooting skills and procedures are utilised to establish or re-establish network connectivity
6.7 Network router and switch base level security functionality is configured
6.8 Network resources are set up, configured and shared between network devices
6.9 Completed configurations for the networking devices are copied to storage media
6.10 Fundamentals of securing personal data are applied
6.11 Fundamentals of data security for a small enterprise are implemented

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZ192	VU22963	Build and implement a basic network	Unit of competency

Associated Qual/Courses

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHE71	22697VIC	Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies	Accredited course