ICTNWK556 — Identify and resolve network problems

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40 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 10 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Implement network monitoring

1.1Set up required network monitoring logs and produce a management information base (MIB) according to organisational requirements
1.2Benchmark network performance and establish network performance reference point
1.3Identify critical activity levels and network capacity
1.4Plan and document network performance review schedule according to organisational requirements and technical specifications
1.5Determine additional network enhancing resource requirements according to organisational requirements and technical specifications

2 Prepare to troubleshoot network problems

2.1Determine major network problems according to organisational reporting requirements
2.2Identify organisational and vendor support services and network resolution plan
2.3Plan and document network problem reporting and resolution plan
2.4Lodge plan according to organisational requirements

3 Diagnose network faults

3.1Establish fault hierarchy using data from previous resolution attempts
3.2Progressively isolate and resolve fault according to technical specifications
3.3Document fault resolution steps according to organisational requirements

4 Rectify faults

4.1Isolate repair requirements according to technical specifications
4.2Replace and reconfigure equipment and software
4.3Test network and confirm fault rectification against technical requirements
4.4Document outcomes according to organisational policies and procedures
4.5Document user downtimes and submit report to required personnel

5 Finalise fault rectification process

5.1Review fault resolution and determine likelihood for reoccurrence
5.2Determine and document planned maintenance and upgrade requirements
5.3Submit maintenance plan to required personnel
5.4Seek and respond to feedback from required personnel

Performance evidence

monitor a medium-sized network, determine and rectify network fault.
provide constant monitoring and tuning of network
document finalised processes.

Knowledge evidence

industry standard hardware, cabling and software products, including general features and capabilities
organisational maintenance response-level escalation procedures
organisational business domain, including organisational structure and business functionality
network management tools including general features and capabilities with substantial depth in troubleshooting areas
outline industry standard network topologies
networking technologies, features and capabilities including those relating to: protocol stacks of transmission control protocol or internet protocol (TCP/IP), open system interconnection (OSI), major organisations that oversee internet protocols, industry standard network protocols.

Foundation skills

Learning: Demonstrates consideration of strategic and operational potential of digital trends to achieve work goals, enhance work processes, create opportunities and enhance or reduce risks
Numeracy: Performs mathematical calculations to analyse costs and values to accurately determine performance
Oral communication: Uses highly developed listening and questioning techniques to understand others’ perspectives and articulates complex information to required personnel
Reading: Draws knowledge from written technical material, equipment manuals and other specifications to determine and confirm job requirements
Writing: Develops a broad range of material such as reports and test documentation for a specific audience, using clear and detailed language to convey explicit information
Teamwork: Identifies the requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting required channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience
Planning and organising: Operates from a broad conceptual plan, developing the operational detail in stages, regularly reviewing priorities and performance during implementation and identifying and addressing issues
Problem solving: Uses nuanced knowledge of context to recognise anomalies in a network environment and subtle deviations to normal expectations, focussing attention and solving problems as they arise
Self-management: Demonstrates the importance of knowledge, monitoring and controlling access to digitally stored and transmitted information; Identifies a need for further information or seek advice from required experts
Technology: Demonstrates a sophisticated knowledge of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world

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What does an assessment tool for ICTNWK556 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTNWK556 needs to address all 40 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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