ICTSAS310 — Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network

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What an assessment for ICTSAS310 must cover

46 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 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 Confirm client requirements and identify required network equipment

1.1Identify and clarify client requirements for SOHO network
1.2Identify, develop and document SOHO network design according to client requirements
1.3Identify network materials according to SOHO network design
1.4Obtain vendor and service suppliers specifications and cost of identified components, with required vendors
1.5Present SOHO network design to clients and secure sign-off

2 Install and configure hardware and software

2.1Develop installation plans according organisational requirements
2.2Obtain approval for plans, security clearance and timing with required personnel
2.3Confirm and review cables and connectors are installed according to industry standards, client requirements and building requirements
2.4Install and configure hardware according to network design and industry standards
2.5Install and configure software according to network design and industry standards

3 Test network

3.1Troubleshoot client-side connectivity using required networking settings
3.2Test installed software and hardware according to organisational procedures
3.3Test network settings according to organisational procedures
3.4Resolve problems identified according to organisational procedures

4 Secure network

4.1Identify security features for SOHO network
4.2Apply identified security features according to organisational procedures
4.3Troubleshoot security intrusion symptoms and issues

5 Finalise network installation and configuration

5.1Finalise and document network design, associated hardware, software and security features
5.2Document installation, boot up and configuration procedures according to client requirements
5.3Handover and secure sign-off from client

Performance evidence

install, configure and secure a SOHO network on at least one occasion.
install, configure and test hardware and software for SOHO network, including: - network technologies - device - protocols - network cables and connectors
install, configure and test the network according to client requirements and produce required documentation
troubleshoot client-side connectivity and security system symptoms and issues
liaise with vendors and service suppliers to: - obtain specifications, availability and cost of identified components - develop installation plans that incorporate: - task prioritisation - contingency arrangements - minimum disruption to clients
document final network design, security features and installation, boot up and configuration procedures.

Knowledge evidence

industry accepted hardware and software products, including those used for networks
building requirements that may be used in installing, configuring and securing an office
data and voice transmission technologies and protocols
hardware and software installation procedures
organisational procedures including: - software and hardware testing methods - network setting testing methods - software, hardware and network setting problem resolution procedures
local area network (LAN) capabilities and characteristics, including: - network types - internet protocol addressing - switch and hub operation - network connections, both wired and wireless
networking technologies, including network operating systems and cabling standards
network tools, set-up and configuration procedures
security implications and methods for a home office network
software packages supported by the organisation
industry standards applicable to small networks
installation and configuration tools.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets a range of texts to critically evaluate and design the required network, comparing technical specifications and associated costs to install and maintain the network
Writing: Records information using precise language and required format to develop network plans, instructions, installation and technical specifications
Oral Communication: Confirms information and requirements, using effective communication techniques and industry standard technical language intended for audience and environment
Numeracy: Uses a range of mathematical calculations to evaluate and compare numerical information and forecast costs and applies familiar measurements concerning available or consumed data, time durations and required cable length
Planning and organising: Plans a range of routine and some non-routine tasks, accepting stated goals and aiming to achieve them efficiently, confirming client requirements and required equipment Implements actions as per plan, making slight adjustments if required and addressing some unexpected issues
Problem solving: Makes decisions quickly and intuitively in familiar situations requiring immediate attention, drawing on past experience to identify key variables, consider implications of different courses of action and determine course of action Uses systematic, analytical processes in configuration and testing of network, setting goals, gathering required information and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria Applies formal problem-solving processes when resolving network problems and troubleshooting symptoms and issues, breaking complex issues into manageable parts and identifying and evaluating several options for action
Self-management: Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role when obtaining approval and sign-off at required stages of job
Technology: Utilises key principles and concepts that underpin the design and operation of digital systems and tools

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What does an assessment tool for ICTSAS310 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTSAS310 needs to address all 46 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 12 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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