Course Title: Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: COSC7382
Course Title: Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications
Important Information:
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6162 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Amandeep Kaur
Phone: +613 9925-4444
Appointment via email only
Nominal Hours: 40
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
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.
Prerequisite - Nil
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge in communication network concepts and practices that are used in manufacturing and engineering applications. Specifically, the unit covers the manner in which data traverses, networks, protocols, networking and communication devices, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, routing protocols, troubleshooting logs and networking monitoring tools
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22452 Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications |
Element: |
1. Define the function and operation of key communication network concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Types of communication networks are defined 1.2 Data transmission in a communication network is explored 1.3 Physical communication network equipment and cables is identified 1.4 Methods, tools and infrastructure used to connect to the internet from a workstation are explored |
Element: |
2. Demonstrate the function and operation of key communication networking devices |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Physical and logical network representations of a local area network are implemented 2.2 Function and operation of network switches are described , and implemented 2.3 Function and operation of VLANs are described and implemented 2.4 Function and operation of network routers are described, and implemented 2.5 Function and role of a computer based interlocking device is described and applied 2.6 Function and operation of a firewall is described and applied 2.7 Function and operation of a wireless access point (WAP) is described, and implemented. 2.8 Operation of a network monitoring tool is described and applied 2.9 Function and operation of log files used for troubleshooting is described and applied |
Element: |
3. Install and set up a basic network |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Structure of an internetworking operating system (IOS) is defined in order to prepare a communication network device for operation 3.2 Cabling communication networking devices to a provided network diagram are performed 3.3 Configuring communication network addresses for a workstation is demonstrated and performed 3.4 A functional communication network is configured and tested |
Element: |
4. Establish protocols and models using OSI and TCP/IP |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Function and basic operation of key protocols in the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) and Transmission control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) communication models are configured 4.2 Differences and commonalities between the OSI and TCP/IP models for a communication network are described 4.3 OSI Layer 1 standards and types of communication channels are described 4.4 OSI Layer 2 Protocols, standards and addressing (MAC addresses) for both LANs and WANs are described 4.5 IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes are configured 4.6 Function and operation of OSI Layer 3 Routed and Routing addressing protocols are described 4.7 Packet encapsulation and de-capsulation concepts are described 4.8 Function and operation of OSI Layer 4 Protocols are configured 4.9 Function and operation of OSI Layer 5 to 7 protocols and networking applications are described |
Element: |
5. Configure IP addressing schemes |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Sub-netting an IPv4 and IPv6 network is applied 5.2 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 communication network addresses for a workstation is performed |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Practical laboratory testings using simulations
- Lab Activities
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week |
Topics |
Assessments |
Performance Criteria |
Week 1 |
Welcome and Canvas Orientation Chap 1:How network works Student’s enrolled to Netacad Labs: Basics of Cisco Packet tracer Lab Tracing internet connectivity Lab: Determining the IP address configuration of a computer |
Preassessment Quiz |
1.1,1.2,1.3 and 1.4 |
Week 2 |
Review on week 1 topics Chap:2 Networks in our daily lives Lab:Building a simple network |
Assignment Stage 1 handed over |
1.1,1.2,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
Week 3 |
Review on Week 2 topics Chap 3: Communicating on a local Network Labs: Determine MAC address of a host Address Resolution Protocol IP Addresses and network Communications |
Keep working on Assessment task 2-Stage 1 | 2.1,4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4..5,4,4.8,4.9 |
Week 4 |
Review on Week 3 topics Chap 8: Configure Network Devices Labs: Building a switch and Router network Build a simple network Preparing for assessments |
Keep working on Assessment task 2-Stage 1 | 2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
Week 5 |
Review on Week 4 topics Chap 4: Network Addressing Labs: Connecting to a web server Identifying IPV4 addresses Configure DHCP on a wireless router Using windows calculator for binary conversions Keep working on Assessment 2 Stage 1 |
Keep working on Assessment task 2-Stage 1 | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,5.2 |
Week 6 |
Review on Week 5 topics Revising Network addressing and subnetting Labs: Calculate IPV4 subnets Converting IPV4 addresses to binary |
Keep working on Assessment task 2-Stage 1 | 4.5,5.1,5.2 |
Week 7 |
Review on Week 6 topics Chap 5: Providing Network Services Completing and revising the labs covered so far. Practical Assessment - Assessment 1 will be held next week |
Keep working on Assessment task 2-Stage 1 |
2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8 and 2.9 |
Week 8 |
Practical Assessment will be held |
Assessment 1 is due Resubmission in Week 9 |
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,5.1 and 5.2 |
Week 9 |
Review on the topics covered till date Chap 6 Building a home network Labs: Connect to a switch using console port Navigating the IOS Using the Cisco IOS show command s The students work on Assessment 2 Stage 2 onwards topics. |
You will work on Assessment 2 Stage 2 onwards |
4.5,4.6,4.7,4.8,4.9 |
Week 10 |
Review on Week 9 topics Chap 7 Network Security Lab: Configure Basic wireless security The students work on Assessment 2 Stage 2 onwards topics. |
Feedback on Practical Test and Resubmission |
2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 |
Week 11 |
Review on Week 10 topics IPV6 addressing Labs: Implementing basic connectivity Configure initial router settings |
Resit Practical Test submission feedback |
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,4.6,5.2 |
Week 12 |
Review on topics covered till date Students keep working on Stage 2 onwards topics of Assignment |
You will work on Assessment 2 Stage 3 onwards |
2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7 |
Week 13 |
Testing and Troubleshooting Labs: Troubleshooting a wireless connection Putting it all together |
You will work on Assessment 2 Stage 4 onwards | 2.8,3.1,3.2,3.2,3.4 |
Week 14 |
Discussion on topics of assignment stage 2 onwards Catchup on any incomplete work |
You will work on Assessment 2 Stage 4 onwards | |
Week 15 |
Participating in netcad quizzes to prepare for Assessment 3 |
Assessment 2 is due |
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Week 16 |
Assessment 3 will be held in class |
Feedback on Assignment Assessment 3 due |
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Week 17 |
Resubmission and catch |
Resit assessment 3 |
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Week 18 |
Feedback and finalising the result |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 25 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be enrolled to Netacad Academy to access Cisco learning resources.
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Audio-visual aids and course notes and relevant online resources.
Overview of Assessment
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 1: Practical
Assessment 2: Assignment
Assessment 3: Written test
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Practical |
Assignment |
Written test |
1.1 |
X |
X |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
X |
|
2.1 |
X |
X |
|
2.2 |
X |
X |
|
2.3 |
X |
X |
X |
2.4 |
X |
X |
X |
2.5 |
X |
X |
|
2.6 |
X |
X |
X |
2.7 |
X |
X |
|
2.8 |
X |
X |
|
3.1 |
X |
X |
|
3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
3.3 |
X |
X |
|
3.4 |
X |
X |
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
|
4.3 |
X |
X |
X |
4.4 |
X |
X |
X |
4.5 |
X |
X |
|
4.6 |
X |
X |
X |
4.7 |
X |
X |
X |
4.8 |
X |
X |
|
4.9 |
X |
X |
|
5.1 |
X |
X |
X |
5.2 |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Practical due in week 8-9
Assessment 2: Assignment due in week 14-15
Assessment 3: Online Written Test due in week 15-16
You will be graded as competent or Not yet competent based on the assessments submitted
Assessment Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Practical |
Assignment |
Written Test |
1.1 |
X |
X |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
X |
|
2.1 |
X |
X |
|
2.2 |
X |
X |
|
2.3 |
X |
X |
X |
2.4 |
X |
X |
X |
2.5 |
X |
X |
|
2.6 |
X |
X |
X |
2.7 |
X |
X |
|
2.8 |
X |
X |
|
3.1 |
X |
X |
|
3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
3.3 |
X |
X |
|
3.4 |
X |
X |
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
|
4.3 |
X |
X |
X |
4.4 |
X |
X |
X |
4.5 |
X |
X |
|
4.6 |
X |
X |
X |
4.7 |
X |
X |
X |
4.8 |
X |
X |
|
4.9 |
X |
X |
|
5.1 |
X |
X |
X |
5.2 |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies |
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Assessments |
EA1.1 |
EA1.2 |
EA1.3 |
EA1.4 |
EA1.5 |
EA1.6 |
EA2.1 |
EA2.2 |
EA2.3 |
EA2.4 |
EA3.1 |
EA3.2 |
EA3.3 |
EA3.4 |
EA3.5 |
EA3.6 |
Practical |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Assignment |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Written Test |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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All Assessments VU22452 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
3 | 3 | 2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 (Blank) |
Graduate attribute is not assessed. |
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1 |
Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element |
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2 |
Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element |
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3 |
Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
Private Study Hours are approximately 25 hours for this course.
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 lodgment 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
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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