Course Title: Install and configure a single segment local area network switch

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5194

Course Title: Install and configure a single segment local area network switch

Portfolio: BUS

Nominal Hours: 10.0

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.

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COSC5328C	City Campus	TAFE	650T TAFE Business	Face-to-Face or Workplace	Term1 2009, Term1 2010, Term1 2011, Term2 2011

Course Contact: Radhu Punchanathan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251409

Course Contact Email: radhu@rmit.edua.u

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to select, install and test a single switch on one segment of a local area network (LAN).

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

This course is co-delivered & co-assessed with three other courses:
COSC5318c Evaluate vendor products
COSC5354c Acquire system components
COSC5325c Determine maintenance strategy

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	ICAI5173A Install and configure a single segment local area network switch
Elements:	1. Determine specifications for switch
	2. Select appropriate hardware
	3. Install switch and supporting peripherals
	4. Configure switch
	5. Test and troubleshoot switch and network

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

 

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignment, practical demonstrations, online quizzes and a final exam. You will be asked to demonstrate your work to your teacher to ensure relevant competency standards are met. You will be provided feedback throughout the course.