Course Title: Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: COSC6068C
Course Title: Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5194 - Diploma of Information Technology (General)
Course Contact : Radhu Punchanathan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251409
Course Contact Email:radhu@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Name: Joyce Liang
Email: joyce.liang@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 10
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
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)
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).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAI5173B Install and configure a single-segment local area network switch |
Element: |
1. Determine specifications for switch |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Determine and document the topology of the LAN |
Element: |
2. Select appropriate hardware |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Select the switch and switch operating system software version with the appropriate features according to required specifications |
Element: |
3. Install switch and supporting peripherals |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Assemble and mount in rack for physical security and connect switch and peripherals, in accordance with manufacturer requirements |
Element: |
4. Configure switch |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Establish a valid network connection with other network devices |
Element: |
5. Test and troubleshoot switch and network |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Test the switch and other network devices in accordance with manufacturer requirements and organisational guidelines |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include theory sessions, practical lab sessions, tutorial sessions, and out-of-class research and homework.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
| The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities. | ||||
| Week | Week Commencing | Topics | Assessment | Competencies Delivered |
| 1 | 6th Feb 2012 |
Pre-training review: • RPL • LLN Familiarisation with: • Program • Services/facilities • Other students • Teacher(s) • Where to get support • Student responsibilities • Course requirements • Course support documents • Pre-reading • Blackboard Overview of assessment requirements: • Grading • Plagiarism • Appeals • Extensions • Feedback • Privacy • Submission requirements • Resubmission policy PC’s and Applications |
ICAA5150C |
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| 2 | 13th Feb 2012 | • PC Operating systems • Establish business requirements • Identify vendor products and equipment |
ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 3 | 20th Feb 2012 | • Networking • Evaluate vendor products, services and equipment • Determine specifications for switch • Learn to Use PT(Packet Tracer) |
Task 1: In-classWorksheet | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
| 4 | 27th Feb 2012 | • Prepare evaluation report • Prototyping a Network(PT) |
ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 5 | 5th Mar 2012 | • Internet access • Confirm system components for acquisition • Select appropriate hardware • Observing Packets(PT) |
ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 6 |
12th Mar 2012 (Monday, Labour Day) |
• Network addressing • Agree on methods of component acquisition |
ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 7 | 19th Mar 2012 | • Connecting to a Web Server (PT) | Task 2: Project 2.1 & 2.2 Due | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
| 8 | 26th Mar 2012 | • Identify and analyse maintenance needs • Identify and analyse IT system components to be maintained • Configuring DHCP (PT) • Examining NAT (PT) |
ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 9 | 2nd Apr 2012 | • Develop service level agreements | Task 3: Practical Test 1 | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
| Mid semester break (5 April to 11 April) | ||||
| 9 | 9th Apr 2012 | • Develop service level agreements | Task 3: Practical Test 1 | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
| 10 | 16th Apr 2012 | • Network Services • Formulate maintenance strategy • Observing web requests(PT) |
ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 11 | 23rd Apr 2012 | • Troubleshooting network • Define client and supplier processes and standards • Viewing PDU info (PT) |
ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 12 | 30th Apr 2012 | • Install switch and supporting peripherals • Configure switch • Using ipconfig (PT) • Using ping (PT) |
ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 13 | 7th May 2012 | • Practice Practical session | Task 2: Project 2.3 & 2.4 Due | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
| 14 | 14th May 2012 | • Test and troubleshoot switch and network | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 15 | 21st May 2012 | • Practical assessment 2 | Task 3: Practical Test 2 | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
| 16 | 28th May 2012 | Course & assessment feedback | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
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| 17 | 4th Jun 2012 | Re-submission of work if required | ICAA5150C ICAI5087B ICAS5104B ICAI5173B |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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Other Resources
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
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete an assessment, 4 assignments and 2 practical assessments. You must successfully complete the assessments to be deemed competent in this unit.
Task 1: In-class worksheet (Date: Done in labs in week 3)
For this assessment task you are required to complete an in-class worksheet.
Task 2: Project (Due on weeks 7 and 13)
Project includes a case study to update the IT resources of a company by:
2.1. Evaluating a range of vendor products and equipment against a client’s business requirements.
2.2. Identifying system components and follow procedures to purchase those components.
2.3. Determining and operationalize maintenance strategies and supporting processes to achieve continuity of IT operations and business functions.
2.4. Selecting, installing and testing a single switch on one segment of a local area network (LAN).
Task 3: Practical Test 1 and 2 (Date: Done in labs in weeks 9 and 15)
This is practical test where students will be asked to design a network topology which uses switches. Practical test will be done using a simulated software and the second practical test will be done using switches other network components.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Submission Requirements:
Assessment tasks need to be submitted via Blackboard.
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz website.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available on blackboard.
• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Marking Guide (Competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT).
So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.
Please refer to the Final Grades table below.
Marking Guide (Grading):
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.
The grading is according to the following criteria:
1. LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, INITIATIVE, ENTERPRISE AND PERFORMANCE OF WORK TASK
We are looking for a high level of ability to complete all tasks independently as per the specifications as well as selecting, installing and testing a switch on a local area network (LAN).
2. DEMONSTRATED BREADTH OF UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND A WILLINGNESS TO CONTINUE LEARNING
We are looking for depth of understanding of the key concepts and knowledge required for selecting, installing and testing a switch to a local area network (LAN). You should be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all applicable concepts in all the assessment tasks.
3. TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES, TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
We are looking for appropriate use of technology to assist in presenting all tasks clearly and suitable for the intended audience. You also need to show an understanding of the kinds of problems that can arise in selecting, installing and testing a switch on a local area network (LAN) how these might be addressed.
4. WORK ORGANISATION, PLANNING AND SELF MANAGEMENT
We expect to see ongoing uploading of information into Blackboard as per course requirements and timely submission of all required assessment tasks.
5. COMMUNICATION, PEOPLE NETWORKING, LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK
We expect to see contributions to relevant discussions in class and with your other members. We expect to see your tasks should demonstrate a very good understanding of strategies for a collaborative approach to selecting, installing and testing a switch on a local area network (LAN) in the workplace.
Final Grades Table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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