Course Title: Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: EEET7393C

Course Title: Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5394 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: Mark Tasman

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254448

Course Contact Email: mark.tasman@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 120

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 skills and knowledge required to use the appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot, medium enterprise routers.

It applies to individuals working as network technicians, network administrator and network support.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTNWK507 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

Element:

1. Prepare to install a medium enterprise router

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Prepare for given work, according to legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange the access to the network facility, according to the required procedures

1.3 Review the existing network design documentation to ensure that it is current and complete

1.4 Select the network elements required to be installed, to meet the technical requirements

1.5 Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain the specifications, and determine the availability of the identified components

1.6 Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for the installation of components with minimum disruptions to the client

1.7 Liaise with the appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans, including security and timing

Element:

2. Configure the basic router operation

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine the basic routing requirements

2.2 Determine the router operating parameters

2.3 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts

2.4 Access and use the router to set basic parameters

2.5 Upgrade the firmware on a router

2.6 Save and back up the router configuration files

2.7 Implement basic router security

2.8 Configure the static and default routes

Element:

3. Configure, and verify, the dynamic classless routing protocols

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme, using variable length subnet mapping (VLSM) and summarisation to satisfy addressing requirements in a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) environment

3.2 Calculate and apply an addressing scheme, including a VLSM internet protocol (IP) addressing design, to a network

3.3 Configure and verify, the classless routing protocols

Element:

4. Apply sound troubleshooting processes to determine network connectivity

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Troubleshoot the device configuration and network connectivity using basic utilities

4.2 Identify and correct, common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

4.3 Perform basic troubleshooting principles to verify the network s operation

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Delivery mode includes learning via: internet, face-to-face and workplace simulated activities. 
Students will be enrolled into the Cisco Netacad Academy and are required to read and be assessed on prescribed chapters from the Cisco Netacad website and any additional information provided on the RMIT Canvas.

The learning activities include 
• Case studies 
• Weekly online chapter topics to .
• Collaborative classroom activities working on real networking equipment with a particular focus on Network Switches and Routers.
• Peer interaction
• Simulated Network environments
• Accessing information on-line 
• Workplace activities


Teaching Schedule

Week

Topics/Activities

       Assessments

1

Intro to: Networking Fundamentals - Netacad - Binary

 

2

Network Concepts - IPv4 addresses - Topologies

 

3

Basic Switch & End Device Configuration

 

 4

OSI / TCP Network Models &  Classful Subnets (C)

 

5

Switch VLANs   &  Classful Subnet ( A & B)

 

6

InterVLAN routing & Trunks   - 

Into to VLSM

 

7

Route Concepts - Tables - Static Routes 

 

8

Dynamic Routing - RIP

Assessment 1 Practical SKILLS

9

 Physical Network Design ~ VLSM - Subnetting Cont'.

 

10

Dynamic Routing  - EIGRP  &

End -User Services – DNS

 

11

Dynamic Routing - OSPFv2 (Single Area versions 

 Assessment 2 Project Released

12

Device Management - DHCP-NTP-TFTP-Syslog, and Maintenance 

Project Work

 

 13

Network Address Translation (Static NAT)

Project Work

 

 Assessment 3 Knowledge Test Released

 14

 Spanning Tree Protocol - STP

Project Work

 

15

Troubleshoot Router & Switch Issues ( using tools) -

Project Work

 

16

IT  Project Submission

Assessment 2 IT Project due.

17

 Re-submissions if applicable for Assessment 2,3  Assessment 3 Knowledge Test due.

18

Re-submissions if applicable for Assessment 2,3 

  

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Task 1 Practical Skills

Assessment Task 2 IT Project 

Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements and Performance Criteria

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

All essential resources are supplied in CANVAS and via the CISCO Netacad internet site.


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Task 1 Practical Skills

Assessment Task 2 IT Project 

Assessment Task 3 Knowledge Test

 These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):   Assessment Mapping Matrix    

Elements/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

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Assessment Tasks

To pass this course each candidate must complete at least a satisfactory level of Competency in each of the following assessments:

Assessment 1 Skills Practical Test

Assessment 2 Project

Assessment 3 Theory Exam

Once you have achieved satisfactory (S) in all three (3) assessments and deemed competent in this course 

Assessments
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of this course and must achieve a satisfactory standard in each assessment. Assessment methods have been designed to measure student's competency in each course over multiple tasks.

Resubmissions
For each assessment submitted by the due date in this course students will be given feedback within 2 weeks of the assessment submission. If you do not submit your assessment by the due date or if your first attempt is not satisfactory you will be allowed a single resubmission attempt for each assessment in this course. You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

Due dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

Extensions
If you will not be able to meet the due date for an assessment you may apply to your teacher for an extension of up to seven days by completing the Application of Time to Submit Assessment Work Form at https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/documents/Students/Student_forms/Application-for-extension-of-time-to-submit-work.pdf Applications for an extension of time must be received before the due date for an assessment.

Special Consideration
If unforeseen circumstances beyond your control prevent you from submitting your work on time you may be eligible to apply for special consideration. For further information regarding special consideration, please refer to the RMIT Special Consideration page at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/special-consideration


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements and Performance Criteria

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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: 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
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 lodgement 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 

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