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Create network documentation

Create network documentation

Unit of competency
National Code
ICANWK412A
State Code
D7947
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/09/2011
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
29/09/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine network requirements, and produce and evaluate appropriate network documentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine network documentation requirements
  • 1.1 Consult with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify network documentation standards
  • 1.3 Define network configuration
  • 1.4 Develop naming standards and labelling schemes
  • 1.5 Develop network addressing scheme and verify, using calculations
2. Design network diagrams and checklists
  • 2.1 Identify network software mapping tools
  • 2.2 Use network software mapping tools to design network diagrams
  • 2.3 Develop plans and checklists
  • 2.4 Develop manuals
3. Produce network documentation
  • 3.1 Validate documentation structure with appropriate personnel
  • 3.2 Produce network diagrams
  • 3.3 Produce network plans and checklists
  • 3.4 Produce procedure and policy manuals
  • 3.5 Prepare documentation for publication
4. Complete network documentation
  • 4.1 Check network documentation with appropriate personnel
  • 4.2 Select appropriate media
  • 4.3 Publish network documentation
  • 4.4 Record and store essential network documentation
  • 4.5 Notify appropriate personnel of the completed network documentation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Appropriate personnel may include:
customer
manager
network manager
supervisor.
Network configuration may include:
file systems
hardware
protocols
servers
users
wired
wireless
workstations.
Naming standards may include:
abbreviations
consistency
generated
geography
host names
legal and special characters
location
name length
parse
platform
theme
usage type.
Labelling schemes may include:
cabling
hardware.
Network addressing scheme may include:
dynamic
static
subnet.
Calculations may include binary:
conversion
division
multiplication
number system
subtraction.
Software mapping tools may include:
commercial
open source
vendor.
Network diagrams may include:
logical
network
physical
structure
topology.
Plans and checklists may include:
installation
network plans
OSI reference
patches
pre-installation
test plans
updates.
Manuals may include:
forms
hardware
maintenance
policy
procedure
security
servicing
technical
user.
Media may include:
document
online
paper
web page.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
determine client requirements
design network documentation according to standards
produce network documentation according to design specifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
relevant network documentation
legislation and standards documentation
industry codes of practice
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate developing and producing network documentation
review of documents that detail design and development
verbal or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP70 ICTNWK412 Create network documentation Unit of competency