Course Title: Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: COSC6195C
Course Title: Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4378 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Alex Buono
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4475
Course Contact Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Alex Buono
Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Phone. 9925 4475
Teacher: Anar Haque
Ph. 9925 4755
Email: anar.haque@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK404 Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network |
Element: |
1. Specify the operation of a data network |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the various network elements 1.2 Use the open system interconnections (OSI) and transmission control protocol, or internet protocol (TCP/IP), models to explain how data flows in a network 1.3 Define the purpose, and basic operation, of the protocols in the OSI and TCP/IP models 1.4 Identify common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7, using a layered model approach |
Element: |
2. Implement a small switched network |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts 2.2 Identify the network segmentation, basic traffic management and switching requirements 2.3 Perform, save and verify the initial switch configuration tasks 2.4 Verify the network status and switch the operation using basic utilities 2.5 Implement and verify the basic security for a switch |
Element: |
3. Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Specify the need and role of addressing in a network 3.2 Create and apply an addressing scheme to a network 3.3 Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers and networking devices in a local area network (LAN) environment 3.4 Specify the operational requirements of private and public IP addressing 3.5 Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment 3.6 Enable the network address translation (NAT) for a small network, with a single internet service provider (ISP) and connection, and verify the operation 3.7 Configure the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) on a router |
Element: |
4. Implement a small routed network |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts 4.2 Research and select a basic router 4.3 Perform, save and verify basic router configuration tasks 4.4 Configure and verify, a classless routing protocol 4.5 Verify the device configuration and network connectivity, using basic utilities 4.6 Implement the password, and physical security |
Element: |
5. Implement and verify WAN links |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Research different methods for connecting to a WAN 5.2 Configure and verify, the basic WAN serial connection |
Element: |
6. Troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Identify and resolve, common switched network issues 6.2 Identify and correct, IP addressing issues 6.3 Troubleshoot DHCP and NAT on a router 6.4 Identify and resolve, common routing problems 6.5 Troubleshoot basic WAN connection problems |
Learning Outcomes
Activities in this course aim to enhance your knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network. The Internet will be used as a learning tool and a resource for students to seek and locate relevant information.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit demonstrates the skills required for an entry-level network support position. It covers networking fundamentals, wide area network (WAN) technologies, basic security, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks.
Teaching Schedule
This Course will be co-delivered with the following course in the Second semester: ICTTEN513 Install, configure and test a local area network switch, as there is common material found in these courses and they compliment each other.
Week |
Topic |
Elements |
1 |
Networking Semester 1 Review Review Lab PT Weekly Labs released (Due Week 14) |
1.4 |
2 |
LAN Design logical/physical topological Physical Topology Lab |
1.4 |
3 |
Network Reference Models Released (Due Week 5) Switches Basic Switch Configuration |
1.4 2.2 - 2.5, 4.6, 6.1, 6.2 |
4 |
VLANs VLAN Lab |
1.4, 2.2 - 2.5, 4.6, 6.1, 6.2 |
5 |
InterVLAN Routing InterVLAN Routing lab |
1.4, 2.2 - 2.5, 3.1- 3.3, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 6.1, 6.2 |
6 |
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting lab |
1.1- 1.4 |
7 |
Practice Skills Test |
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8 |
Skills Test |
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9 |
WAN Connections and Technologies WAN Technologies Lab |
5.1, 5.2 |
10 |
NAT and PAT NAT Configuration lab |
1.4, 3.1- 3.4, 3.6, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 |
11 |
DHCP Server DHCP Server lab |
1.4, 3.1- 3.3, 3.5, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 |
12 |
DNS/ Web services DNS/Web Server Lab Integrated Project: Physical and Logical Planning Released (Due Week 14) |
1.4, 3.1- 3.3, 3.5, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 6.1, 6.2 |
13 |
SNMP and MIB SNMP and MIB lab Integrated Project: Physical and Logical Planning |
1.4, 2.2 - 2.5, 4.6, 6.1, 6.2 |
14 |
Integrated Project: Physical and Logical Planning |
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15 |
Integrated Project: Network Configuration Released (Due Week 17) |
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16 |
Integrated Project: Network Configuration |
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17 |
Integrated Project: Network Configuration |
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18 |
Final Re submissions (if available) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Skill Based Assessment |
Task 2 |
Weekly Labs |
Task 3 |
Network Reference Models |
Task 4 |
Integrated Project |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
Task 4 |
1.1 |
X |
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X |
X |
1.2 |
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X |
X |
1.3 |
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X |
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1.4 |
X |
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X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
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X |
2.2 |
X |
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X |
2.3 |
X |
X |
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X |
2.4 |
X |
X |
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X |
2.5 |
X |
X |
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X |
3.1 |
X |
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X |
3.2 |
X |
X |
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X |
3.3 |
X |
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X |
3.4 |
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X |
3.5 |
X |
X |
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X |
3.6 |
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X |
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X |
3.7 |
X |
X |
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X |
4.1 |
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X |
4.2 |
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X |
4.3 |
X |
X |
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X |
4.4 |
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X |
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X |
4.5 |
X |
X |
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X |
4.6 |
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X |
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X |
5.1 |
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X |
5.2 |
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X |
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6.1 |
X |
X |
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X |
6.2 |
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X |
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X |
6.3 |
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X |
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X |
6.4 |
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X |
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X |
6.5 |
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X |
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X |
Assessment Tasks
- Skills Based Assessment
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTTEN513 - Install, configure and test a local area network switch
ICTNWK404 – Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
- Weekly Labs
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTTEN513 - Install, configure and test a local area network switch
ICTNWK404 – Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
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Network Reference Models
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of two (2) courses, viz.:
ICTTEN513 - Install, configure and test a local area network switch
ICTNWK404 – Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
- Integrated Project
This assessment will involve a co-assessment of eight (8) courses, viz.:
ICTICT401 Determine and confirm client business requirements
ICTNWK404 Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
ICTPMG401 Support small scale IT projects
ICTTEN513 Install, configure and test a local area network switch
ICTNWK403 Manage network and date integrity
ICTNWK406 Install, configure and test network security
ICTNWK401 Install and manage a Server
ICTNWK411 Deploy Software to a Networked Computer
You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course
You will be allowed to a re submission attempt once per assessment times for the whole course. What does this mean?
For example, if you need to resubmit one of your assessments, you will not be entitled to any further re submissions for that assessment. The mark you are granted for that re submission will stand.
Please read all of the information handed carefully and ask lots of questions if you are unsure.
Reasonable Attempt
You must make a reasonable attempt on each submission to be granted a re submission attempt.
What constitutes a reasonable attempt?
A reasonable attempt would be attempting to answer all of the questions asked of you to the best of your ability.
Leaving large sections of your work blank, or not submitting sections does not show your teacher you have enough of an understanding of the assessment to be deemed competent.
This indicates to your teacher that you didn’t seek out your teacher for help, or that you did not understand the work.
Please note, in the event you are eligible for a re submission, a new due date will be provided to you. Please check your feedback carefully as missing this deadline will leave you with your original mark.
Deadlines
Deadlines are set when the course commences and may only be moved by the teacher if there is a reasonable reason to do so. This needs to also be agreed on by 70% of the class.
If work keeps getting pushed back, then it will make the back end of your semester too difficult to handle.
If you do not submit your work by the deadline without an approved extension from your teacher, you will lose your ability to gain a resubmission.
If your work is more than 48 hours late, then you will receive a mark of 0 for the assessment.
The only way to remove a 0 is to apply for special consideration. Only if the special consideration is approved, will the assessment be graded.
Assessment Matrix
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Skills Based Assessment |
Task 2 |
Weekly Labs |
Task 3 |
Network Reference Models |
Task 4 |
Integrated Project |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
Task 4 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
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1.4 |
X |
X |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
X |
X |
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2.4 |
X |
X |
X |
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2.5 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
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3.5 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.6 |
X |
X |
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3.7 |
X |
X |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
X |
X |
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4.4 |
X |
X |
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4.5 |
X |
X |
X |
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4.6 |
X |
X |
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5.1 |
X |
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5.2 |
X |
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6.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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6.2 |
X |
X |
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6.3 |
X |
X |
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6.4 |
X |
X |
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6.5 |
X |
X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
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Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
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