ICTNWK410_AE_Sk_2of2.docx
Skills Assessment
Criteria
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ICTNWK410 - Install hardware to a network (1)
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ICT XXXXXXXXXXCertificate IV in Information Technology Networking (1)
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Assessment instructions
Table 1 Assessment instructions
Assessment details
Instructions
Assessment overview
The objective of this assessment is to assess your skills as would be required to plan, manage and install new hardware in a network.
Assessment Event numbe
2 of 2
Instructions for this assessment
This is a skill based assessment and will be assessing you on your ability to demonstrate skills required in the unit.
This assessment is in 6 parts:
1. Determine hardware requirements.
2. Obtain network hardware
3. Install network hardware.
4. Provide instructions and support for installed Products.
5. Observation Checklist
6. Assessment Feedback
You will require access to the following documents and equipment to complete this assessment.
· “ROI IT Procurement and Installation Policy” document.
· A live network connected with a hub and few workstations (physical or simulated).
· Access to a switch, wireless access point and cables for installation.
Submission instructions
On completion of this assessment, you are required to upload it or hand it to your assessor for marking.
Ensure you have written your name at the bottom of each page of this assessment.
It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy assessments submitted to TAFE and complete the assessment declaration when submitting the assessment.
What do I need to do to achieve a satisfactory result?
All parts of the observable task must be performed to a satisfactory level as indicated in the criteria section of the Observation Checklist.
All oral questions must be answered co
ectly to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task; however, Assessors may ask questions to clarify understanding.
What do assessor need to provide?
· A live network for conducting practical tasks.
10 Workstations installed with operating system and application software.
· Any hardware configuration software required.
· Access to a range of hardware devices – Switch, Wireless Access Point, Cables.
· Vendor hardware and software components
· Hardware maintenance tools
· “ROI IT Procurement and Installation Policy” document
· Technical documentation and installation manuals.
· A desk and an ergonomic chair and appropriate lighting and temperature in the room.
Due date/time allowed/venue
This is a supervised in-class assessment. Time allowed is 4 hours
Time allowed: 4 hours session 1: Part 1 & 2 – 1.5 hours
session 2: Part 3 – 1.5 hours
session 3: Part 4 – 1 hours
Assessment feedback, review or appeals
In accordance with the TAFE NSW policy Manage Assessment Appeals, all students have the right to appeal an assessment decision in relation to how the assessment was conducted and the outcome of the assessment. Appeals must be lodged within 14 working days of the formal notification of the result of the assessment.
If you would like to request a review of your results or if you have any concerns about your results, contact your Teacher or Head Teacher. If they are unavailable, contact the Student Administration Officer.
Contact your Head Teacher for the assessment appeals procedures at your college/campus.
Appeals are addressed in accordance with Every Student’s Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW.
Specific task instructions
The instructions and the criteria in the tasks and activities below will be used by the assessor to determine whether the tasks and activities have been satisfactorily completed. Use these instructions and criteria to ensure you demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
If this assessment requires you to record information, your assessor will provide you with an appropriate document/template.
Scenario:
The management team of ROI organisation has decided to expand their IT infrastructure in the ROI IT software design centre due to the growth of the design team.
Cu
ent Network in ROI IT Software Design Centre
· Ten workstations that are networked using a 12 port hub and twisted pair cables.
· Shared network bandwidth is 100Mbps.
· There is no access point installed for Wi-Fi access.
· The hub is connected to a Cisco Router which is connected to the ROI’s corporate network and this router also provides a link to the internet. The router’s ethernet port supports a bandwidth of 10 Gbps.
· All computers run Windows 10 operating system.
· Existing Software; Oracle Database software, Microsoft product suite, Adobe product suite
The ROI Management team has requested the following improvements to the network:
· Additional ten workstations to be connected to the Local Area Network.
· All workstations require access to the internet.
· Cu
ently users are experiencing slow network speeds particularly when accessing the Internet and large files from shared folders. Network must be improved for greater speed, reliability and availability.
· Provision for connecting personal laptops to the existing LAN using wireless technology.
You are the network technician assigned with upgrading the network hardware for this project. Your budget for this project is A$ 30,000.
Part 1: Determine Network hardware requirements
Task 1: Propose a ‘proof of concept’ design
a) Use the table below to create a network hardware and cabling solution to meet each of the client requirements outlining any design limitations, compatibility issues uncovered previously and any relevant organisational guidelines (read guidelines in ROI_IT_Procurement_Policy.pdf for guidelines on IT Procurement and Installation). You must also analyse these requirements against any local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), wireless networks, and mobile equipment access design limitations as applicable.
You must consider the following, when designing the ‘proof of concept’:
· Characteristics of the cu
ent network including software applications, configuration parameters of cu
ent equipment
· Cu
ent speed of the network
· Cu
ent network address plan
Requirements
Hardware / Cabling Solution
Limitations (LAN/WAN, Wireless, Mobile equipment or organisational) – if any
Additional ten workstations to be connected to the Local Area Network.
All workstations require access to the internet.
Cu
ently users are experiencing slow network speeds particularly when accessing the Internet and large files from shared folders. Network must be improved for greater speed, reliability and availability.
PC NICs
Cable network
Uplink between router and switch
Is my comment teacher said
Switch 1g
s
Switch uplink to route
10gpbs
Provision for connecting personal laptops to the existing LAN using wireless technology.
WAP
Security restriction on WIFI
b) Describe software packages supported by ROI.
Task 2: Prepare a budget estimate and plan costs for the proposed solution using an excel spreadsheet.
Hardware
PC NIC model
Switch model
WAP MODEL
Network cable
Labour cost $ 60/h
Switch 203 hrs
Task 3: Evaluate client requirements according to the criteria given below:
Evaluation Criteria
Comments
Meets criteria?
If requirement does not meet criteria provide any variations you would recommend
Organisational guidelines and corporate purchasing procedures outlined in ROI_IT_Procurement_Policy.pdf
Yes / No
Licensing a
angements if any
Yes / No
Budget estimates prepared previously
Yes / No
Part 2: Obtain Network Hardware
Task 1: Prototype Design
i) Use the proof of concept and determine the type of cables and devices that needs to be purchased for upgrading the network based on client requirements and organisational guidelines (Read ROI_IT_Procurement_Policy.pdf for guidelines on IT Procurement and Installation).
Cable Type
Device switch
Device PC
Device -WAP
NOTE: Add rows as needed.
ii) Review the organisational guidelines for procurement and quotations (refer to ROI_IT_Procurement_Policy.pdf for guidelines on IT Procurement and Installation) and obtain required number of quotations for cables and each device. Visit vendor web sites or local stores to obtain the quotations including technical specifications.
Equipment
Vendors & Technical specifications
Cables
Device
Device
Device
iii) Role Play Vendor: For this part of the assessment, the teacher will role play a vendor that you have chosen for the network upgrade. Approach your teacher and request for confirmation and more detailed information about the technical specifications for one of the devices you have chosen.
NOTE: Your teacher will assess your oral communication skills based on the criteria in the observation checklist provided.
Observation Checklist 1
The Observation Checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in any of the previous three event types. Use this Checklist to understand what skills you need to demonstrate in the role play scenario, presentation or demonstration. The Checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the task/activity has been completed.
Table 2 Observation Checklist
Task #
Task/Activity Performed
S
U/S
Assessor Comments
(Describe the student’s ability in demonstrating the required skills and knowledge)
Role Play
Date of Observation:
Task1
Used questioning skills to confirm understanding of requirements
Task2
Actively listens to and responds to client comments and/or questions using suitable language.
Task3
Participates in ve
al exchanges
Detail and clear language to address key personnel and to disseminate information
Task4
Contacts Vendor (teacher in this instance) and obtains technical specifications for the network upgrade
Task 2: Produce the