ICTNWK429 — Install hardware to networks

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What an assessment for ICTNWK429 must cover

32 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine network hardware requirements

1.1Determine network hardware and cabling requirements for local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), wireless networks according to organisational requirements
1.2Identify any mobile equipment access design limitations according to task requirements
1.3Determine effectiveness of organisational guidelines, purchasing policies, procedures, licensing arrangements and budget according to organisational requirements

2 Obtain and test network hardware

2.1Identify technical specifications for required hardware according to task requirements
2.2Test hardware capability according to organisational and technical requirements
2.3Document recommendations and provide document to required personnel
2.4Determine and document licensing requirements and security issues according to organisational and industry standards
2.5Obtain hardware according to recommendations and organisational requirements

3 Install and configure network hardware

3.1Install hardware according to manufacturer and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
3.2Configure and test installation according to manufacturer and task requirements

4 Provide instruction and support for installed products

4.1Determine and document organisational user instructions and requirements from installed products
4.2Provide instruction document to required personnel according to organisational requirements
4.3Seek evaluation and feedback from required personnel

Performance evidence

evaluate client user requirements and hardware installation for at least one network
install a range of network hardware by planning, managing and supporting the installation of new components in a network
document finished process.

Knowledge evidence

industry, data and voice networking, security products, devices and procedures, including:
industry accepted network protocols
organisational contracting procedures and responsibilities
system diagnostic software
industry accepted network hardware and software products
hardware and software installation procedures
local area network (LAN) capabilities and characteristics, such as network type, internet protocol (IP) addressing, switch or hub operation
various features of network connections, including types of cables, cabling distance limitations and wireless connections
operating systems sufficient to enable basic installation
set-up and configuration procedures
software packages supported by organisation.

Foundation skills

Learning: Demonstrates an understanding of licensing and security issues relevant to job requirements
Numeracy: Uses mathematical formulas and calculations to estimate and plan costs according to business budgets
Oral Communication: Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm information and task requirements, communicate ideas and solutions
Writing: Prepares documentation detailing recommendations, requirements and organisational user instruction using cohesive language for intended audience
Technology: Demonstrates and understanding of technical information and organisational procedures to determine job requirements

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Questions about assessing ICTNWK429

What does an assessment tool for ICTNWK429 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTNWK429 needs to address all 32 unit components: 4 elements with 13 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ICTNWK429?

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