Course Title: Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6121 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

Course Title: Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COSC6146C

City Campus

TAFE

130T Vocational Engineering

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

Term1 2013,
Term2 2013,
Term1 2014,
Term2 2014,
Term1 2015

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers setting up, configuring and maintaining operation of a basic local area network (LAN) of up to 20 connected devices. It encompasses safe working practices, installing network hardware, installing and configuring network software, establish user accounts, configure shared Internet connection and documenting set up parameters and LAN topology.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEENEED102A & UEENEEE101A



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEED146A Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)

Elements:

1 Prepare to set up and configure basic local area network.

2 Set up, configure and maintain basic local area network.

3 Complete work and document activities.


Learning Outcomes


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 section of Course Guide Part B.