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Install and configure a home or small office network

Install and configure a home or small office network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN203
State Code
AWD62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for entry level networking support to establish a small office or home office (SOHO) internet connected PC network.It applies to individuals who may work as an installer or network technician configuring small networks with simple internet protocol (IP) addressing schemes that share a limited range of resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for installation of home or small office network
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work confirming site-specific work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Determine nature and scope of the network and network resources from job briefs or appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Select and obtain personal computer system and network device requirements according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies
  • 1.6 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite
2. Install and troubleshoot home or small office network
  • 2.1 Set up personal computer systems according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Set up, configure and share network resources between network devices
  • 2.3 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and confirm using calculations
  • 2.4 Troubleshoot network and internet connectivity according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Identify security threats and initiate control measures according to enterprise procedures
3. Complete and document network installation
  • 3.1 Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures
  • 3.2 Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3439 ICTTEN2207A Install and configure a home or small office network Unit of competency