Course Title: Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: COSC6116C
Course Title: Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5300 - Diploma of Information Technology
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: Michael Edwards
Contact email: michael.edwards@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 90
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
None
Course Description
This course defines the competency required to configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network.
This unit is delivered using a blend of classroom based and self-paced learning activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICANWK506A Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services in a medium enterprise network |
Element: |
4. Secure a network using router services |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs) |
Element: |
5. Troubleshoot medium enterprise WAN links |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues |
Element: |
1. Prepare to install medium enterprise WAN links |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to legislation, OHS codes, regulations and standards |
Element: |
2. Configure WAN links |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Describe different methods for connecting to a wide area network (WAN) |
Element: |
3. Configure and verify IP services on a router |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explain the operation and benefits of using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) |
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 Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows:
Induction Session
Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following:
• Program overview and requirements
• MyRMIT/Blackboard
• Overview of assessment requirements
• Pre-Training Review including:
• Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
• Assessment of current skills and knowledge
• Competency/Grading Criteria
• Plagiarism
• Appeals
• Extensions
• Feedback
• Privacy
• Submission requirements
• Resubmission policy
• Where to get support
• Student responsibilities
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 |
1 | 09/02/15 | Introduction to the Course including: |
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2 | 16/02/15 | Network OS, Network protocols and Network access | |
3 | 23/02/15 | IP Addressing | |
4 | 02/03/15 | Routing, Routers and DHCP | |
5 | 09/03/15 Mon 9/03/15 – Labour Day PH |
Network device configurations and Revision | |
6 | 16/03/15 | Assessment 1 in Labs | Assessment 1 |
7 | 23/03/15 | Assessment 1 in Labs continued | Assessment 1 |
8a | 30/03/15 (3 days) |
Routing protocols | |
Mid-Semester Break (Thursday 2nd April to Wednesday 8th April) | |||
8b | Thurs 9/04/15 (2 days) Thurs 9/04 & Fri 10/04 |
Routing protocols SELF-PACED ONLINE ACTIVITIES |
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9 | 13/04/15 | Access Control Lists (ACL’s) & Network Address Translation (NAT) | |
10 | 20/04/15 | Network device configurations and Revision | |
11 | 27/04/15 | Assessment 2 in Labs | Assessment 2 |
12 | 04/05/15 | WAN Protocols and Broadband solutions | |
13 | 11/05/15 | Site-to-Site Connectivity - VPN | |
14 | 18/05/15 | Work on Project | |
15 | 25/05/15 | Project submission and feedback | Assessment 3 - Project due |
16 | 01/06/15 | Resubmits |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Recommended References: |
Other Resources
Other materials will include worksheets distributed by the teacher in class and various Websites which will be indicated.
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
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the ability to:
- plan and prepare for the WAN link installation task
- install and configure WAN links
- configure and troubleshoot the following IP services:
- NAT
- DHCP
- ACLs
- configure and troubleshoot ADSL links
- configure and troubleshoot VPNs.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete 3 Assessments. You must successfully complete all 3 assessments to be deemed competent in this unit.
Assessment 1: (Weeks 6&7)
In assessment 1 you will be configuring and verify IP services on a router.
The tasks that need to be done will be a combination of:
• Multiple-choice question.
• Configuring networks using Packet Tracer and network devices in the lab
Assessment 2: (Weeks 11)
In assessment 2 you will configure WAN links, secure a network using router services and troubleshoot.
The tasks that you need to be done are:
• Multiple-choice question.
• Configuring, securing and troubleshooting networks Packet Tracer.
Assessment 3: (Week 15)
In assessment 3 you will submit a project report which goes through the various stages of preparing to install medium enterprise WAN links.
Assessment Matrix
The Assessment Matrix that maps all assessments to the critical aspects of evidence, skills, knowledge and elements is available from the teacher.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
• 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 each assessment task 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.
• Projects must be submitted via the learning hub (Blackboard)
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information:http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use:http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions (VET Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide (competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
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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