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) |
COSC6068C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
650T TAFE Business |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2012 |
Course Contact: Radhu Punchanathan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251409
Course Contact Email: radhu@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course defines the competency 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
This course is co-delivered & co-assessed with three other courses:
COSC 6069C - Evaluate vendor product and equipment (ICAA5150C)
COSC 6071C- Acquire system components (ICAI5087B)
COSC 6070C - Determine maintenance strategy (ICAS5104B)
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAI5173B Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch |
Elements: |
1. Determine specifications for switch |
2. Select appropriate hardware |
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3. Install switch and supporting peripherals |
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4. Configure switch |
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5. Test and troubleshoot switch and network |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency to be deemed competent.
A range of assessment methods are used to assess practical skills and knowledge, for example:
• direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
• review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment
• demonstration of techniques