Course Title: Produce an ICT network architecture design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: ISYS7577C
Course Title: Produce an ICT network architecture design
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5394 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4338
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Alex Buono
Email: alex.buono@rmit.edu.au
Ph. 9925 4475
Nominal Hours: 60
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 compile and evaluate business specifications from a client, and produce a set of architecture design solutions to cater for present and future forecast demands. It applies to individuals working in the field who carry out design and implementation of technical solutions of information communications technology (ICT) networks, employed by telecommunications and information technology networking provisioning companies specialising in integrating converging and emerging technologies of ICT networks.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTTEN611 Produce an ICT network architecture design |
Element: |
1. Prepare to produce ICT architecture design |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain the client s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person 1.2 Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required 1.3 Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements 1.4 Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person |
Element: |
2. Produce preliminary ICT network architecture design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications 2.2 Select software solutions to suit business platform 2.3 Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint 2.4 Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements |
Element: |
3. Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements 3.2 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters 3.3 Review design s likely performance profile 3.4 Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products 3.5 Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations |
Element: |
4. Finalise network design and obtain approval |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed 4.2 Determine support and training requirements needed 4.3 Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors 4.4 Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval 4.5 Obtain sign off on final business solution |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
This unit demonstrates the skills required to analyse, design, implement, test, and document network architecture. Students will research devices to meet client needs, learn communication, future planning and time management.
Teaching Schedule
The following courses will be clustered (titled Network Project) and co-delivered: ICTPMG501 - Manage ICT Projects, ICTTEN611 - Produce an ICT network architecture design.
This has been done to promote an integration of skills sets that can be found in industry
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ICTTEN611 - Produce an ICT network architecture design: Elements |
1 |
Introduce course. Project 1: Analysis (Due Week 5) Creating Reports Establishing Your Organisation | |
2 |
Policies and processes, and values within the organisation | |
3 |
Consultation and Client Requirements Business Cases | 1.2-1.4 |
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Training Staff Project Charter and Plan | 4.2 |
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Compile Reports Knowledge Evidence 1 Prep | |
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Knowledge Quiz 1 (Due Week 7) Project 2: Planning and Prototyping (Due Week 11) | 4.4 |
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WBS and Budgeting | |
8 |
Ascertaining Technical Requirements | 2.1,2.2, 2.4, 4.4 |
9 |
Forecasting | 3.1, 3.2, 4.4 |
10 |
Designing Networks Using Software | 2.3, 4.4 |
11 |
Costings and Reflections Knowledge Evidence 2 Prep | 3.4, 4.4 |
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Knowledge Quiz 2 (Due Week 13) Project 3: Benchmarking and Reviewing (Due Week 16) | |
13 |
Client Feedback Benchmarking | 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 |
14 |
Support Documents | 3.5, 4.3 |
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Project Closure Report | 4.5 |
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Knowledge Quiz 3 (Due Week 16) | |
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Resubmissions (If applicable) | |
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Learning Resources
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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:
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Task 1 |
Project: Analysis |
Task 2 |
Project: Planning and Prototyping |
Task 3 |
Project: Benchmarking and REviewing |
Task 4 |
Knowledge Tests |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
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Project: Analysis |
Task 2 |
Project: Planning and Prototyping |
Task 3 |
Project: Benchmarking and Reviewing |
Task 4 |
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Assessment Matrix
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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Other Information
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- 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.
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English language development
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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 lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
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Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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