Course Title: Install and configure a single segment local area network switch
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: COSC5328C
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.edua.u
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
David Bell
9925 8315
david.bell@rmit.edu.au
Adam Meehan
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
None
This course is co-delivered & co-assessed with three other courses:
COSC5318c Evaluate vendor products
COSC5354c Acquire system components
COSC5325c Determine maintenance strategy
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge 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: |
ICAI5173A Install and configure a single segment local area network switch |
Element: |
Determine specifications for switch |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Determine and document the topology of the LAN |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Teacher directed learning activities, Online study material, Hands-on Practicals, Group Discussions
Teaching Schedule
Week No (Starting Monday) |
Topics and learning activitiesvvv | Assessment Tasks/Elements |
|
Week 1- 9 Feb |
Course Introduction Skills gap analysis Personal Computer Hardware |
Orientation to Cisco online resources and registration | |
Week2-16 Feb |
Personal Computer Hardware, Operating Systems | Determine HW specifications, Observing software and applications | Handout Case Study Module exam Element 1 |
Week3-23 Feb |
Connecting to the Network | Building Peer to peer networks | Module exam |
Week4-2 Mar |
Connecting to the Internet thru ISP | Cables and connectors working with twisted pair cables | Module exam |
Week5-9 Mar |
Addressing the network IPv4 | IP address scheme development tasks | |
Week6-16 Mar |
Addressing the network IPv4 | IP address scheme development tasks |
Part I of Case Study Due Element 2 |
Week7-23 Mar |
Addressing the network IPv4 | IP address scheme development tasks | Module exam |
Week8-30 Mar |
Network services | Working with Network services | Module exam |
Week9-6 Apr |
Wireless Technologies | Working with wireless devices | Module exam |
MID SEMESTER (EASTER) BREAK – 9th – 14th April | |||
Week9-13 Apr | Wireless Technologies | Working with wireless devices | Module exam |
Week10-20 Apr |
Troubleshooting your network | Apply troubleshooting techniques | Module exam Part II of Case Study Due |
Week11-27 Apr |
Basic Switching | Set up basic switched network | Element 3, 4 |
Week12-4 May |
Switch Configuration | Switch protocol configuration | Module exam |
Week-13- 11 May |
Putting it all together | Work on completing the capstone project | Finalize Part III of case study |
Week14- 18 May |
Practical assessment Revision | Part III of Case Study Due |
|
Week15- 25 May |
Practical Assessment | ||
Week16- 1 Jun |
Review of important topics for the final theory exam Practical Assessment Resit (Special Consideration Cases) |
||
Week17- 9 Jun |
(Final Exams for Cisco Academy CCNA certificate only) (Location and date to be advised) |
||
Week18- 15 Jun |
Course Feedback and Review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Networking for Home and Small Business, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide: Ciscopress. ISBN: 1587132095 / ISBN 13: 9781587132094 |
References
Practical TCP/IP: Mansfield N: Addision-Wesley, Pearson Education, |
|
Guide to Networking Essentials 4th ed.: Tomsho G, Tittel E, Johnson D.: Thomson Course Technology. ISBN 0-619-21532-1 |
|
Hands-On Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Administration: DiNicolo D. Thomson Course Technology. ISBN 0-619-18611-9 |
Other Resources
NIL
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignment, practical demonstrations, online quizzes and a final exam. You will be asked to demonstrate your work to your teacher to ensure relevant competency standards are met. You will be provided feedback throughout the course.
Assessment Tasks
This course comprises three assessments
Assignment (case study) 40%
Practical Exam 40%
Final Theory Exam 20%
Assessment Matrix
ICAI5173A Install and configure a single segment local area network switch | Assignment (Case Study) | Practical Assessment |
Element 1-Determine specifications for switch | Yes | |
Element 2-Select appropriate HW | Yes | |
Element 3-Install switch & supporting peripherals | Yes | |
Element 4-Configure switch | Yes |
Other Information
Competency and grading requirements:
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
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.
All assessments for this course must be completed to achieve CA (Competency Achieved) grade.
Each assessment task will also carry a numerical weighting to be used for grading purposes. The grade applied to this weighting will only be awarded if a CA has been achieved in all compulsory assessment tasks.
If a student has been marked NYC (Not Yet Competent) in any of the assessment tasks, the weighting will carry no value until the student has obtained CA.
If a CA is achieved on re-assessment then a maximum mark of 50% of the original weighting will be granted for that assessment.
Reassessments will only be granted to students who were either unsuccessful in the first attempt or have an approved special consideration application.
A final examination worth 20% will be offered to students who have achieved CA
CISCO Certification:
Students interested in obtaining Cisco Academy’s Certification of completion and wish to continue towards Cisco’s world known Cisco Academy Program (CCNA) are advised to complete practice module exams during the class, and must pass the final online Cisco Network Academy Exam by obtaining 60 percent or above. Students opting for the Cisco’s online final exam will only be eligible for continuing with Cisco studies during their program of study. Students who have successfully completed assignment and practical assessment exam will only be eligible for the final online exam. More information about the Cisco’s qualification requirements and certification path can be obtained from your Cisco Academy’s CCAI (Cisco Certified Academy Instructor).CISCO Certification:
Students interested in obtaining Cisco Academy’s Certification of completion and wish to continue towards Cisco’s world known Cisco Academy Program (CCNA) are advised to complete practice module exams during the class, and must pass the final online Cisco Network Academy Exam as per Cisco’s requirements. Students opting for the Cisco’s online final exam will only be eligible for continuing with Cisco studies during their program of study. More information about the Cisco’s qualification requirements and certification path can be obtained from your Cisco Academy’s CCAI (Cisco Certified Academy Instructor).
Course Overview: Access Course Overview