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SEMESTER 1, 2014 ICTTEN6206A

Course Code:

Produce an ICT network architecture design

ICA50411 Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Class notes will be provided

Resources: Text Books: Course Requirements:

The following requirements will enable students to work through class exercises at home: Software

Centos or Debian Linux (current version) VirtualBox (current version) Microsoft Visio (current version from MSDN-AA)

Hardware

Minimum of 4GB RAM (recommended at least 8GB) to support VirtualBox virtual machine environment 8GB (minimum) USB flash drive or (preferably) USB external hard drive for transporting virtual machines between TAFE and students home study environment

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ICTTEN6206A Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compile and evaluate the business specifications from a client and produce a set of architecture design solutions that will cater for present and future forecast demands. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Performance Criteria 1. Prepare to produce ICT architecture design 1.1 Obtain business specifications and requirements for the client from appropriate person 1.2 1.3 1.4 Review specifications & requirements to identify the type of ICT network & network specifications required Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements Assess business problems, opportunities & objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person

2. Produce the preliminary ICT network architecture design 2.1 Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software & network elements according to the specifications 2.2 2.4 Select software solutions to suit business platform Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements 2.3 Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint

3. Evaluate preliminary design & likely performance using forecast demands 3.1 Predict forecast traffic demands & the impact on network design from current & future demand requirements 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Benchmark the design using expected performance parameters Review the design based on identification of the likely performance profile (best/worst) Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance & costs of the network architecture design addressing the business specifications & recommendations

4. Finalise network design and obtain approval 4.1 Review the benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Determine the support & training requirements needed Obtain the latest technical specifications & pricing by contacting possible vendors Document the network design & present documentation to appropriate person for approval Obtain sign-off on final business solution

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Required skills communication skills to liaise with internal & external personnel on technical, operational & business related matters literacy skills to read & interpret technical documentation and write reports, design solutions & recommendations numeracy skills to interpret business requirements & specifications and evaluate possible technical design scenarios for optimum solution planning & organisational skills to plan, prioritise & monitor own work problem solving & contingency management skills to adapt varied business procedures to requirements research skills to interrogate vendor databases & websites to implement different solutions to meet client business specifications technical skills to evaluate & make further recommendations for optimum solution, and produce technical designs

Required knowledge broad technical knowledge of technologies: Access networks Core networks ICT network topologies Mobile cellular networks Network protocols & operating systems Optical networks & principles Radio frequency (RF) technologies & principles Radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware & software

business processes client business domain, business function & organisation compatibility issues & resolution procedures configuration of IP networks customer & business liaison desktop applications & operating systems documenting technical specifications linkage between processes security protocols, standards & data encryption

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence Evidence of the ability to: adapt technologies to specified technical solutions use site design software & hardware evaluate client specifications against accepted industry practices produce technical designs from business specifications analyse feedback from client & make adjustment to the proposal produce information that can be shared between businesses apply design concepts to business solutions produce technical reports make recommendations & offer optimum design solutions

Assessment must ensure sites providing: client functional requirements business specifications database software simulation software organisational guidelines network or computer layout site design software & hardware information on a range of ICT business solutions

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Employability Skills Assessment

This unit contains Employability Skills.

Performance Level Assessment is applicable to this unit/s The assessment requirements for this unit are outlined below including the assessment activities and tasks, due dates, and the criteria on which your assessment will be marked to enable you to plan and be ready to undertake assessment. Assessments should be submitted or completed by the specified time for a result to be recorded, however if necessary, extensions of assessment timeframes may be negotiated and/or considered in specific or exceptional circumstances. Extensions to assessment due dates must be approved in writing, and in advance of the specified due date by your teacher. Please ask your teacher for a Request for Assignment/Assessment Consideration/Modification Form IF142 which you must complete and return to the teacher if you wish to have consideration or modification made. If you do not satisfy the assessment criteria on your first attempt, your teacher will provide feedback and negotiate additional assessment or resubmission requirements. You will be granted only one second attempt. Please note that failing to submit assessment by the due date, or participate in assessment activities when scheduled without prior approval, may be considered an unsuccessful first attempt, and only one further reassessment may be allowed. Note: Additional requirements relating to the Vocational Education, Training & Employment Act 2000 apply to Apprentices and Trainees. Student Absenteeism Your teachers will record participation and class attendance. You are encouraged to attend all classes or tutorial sessions if you are absent from class sessions you may experience difficulty in completing the assessments or assignments within the prescribed period.

Assessment second attempts

Reassessments must be completed no later than one week after you are notified of the results of your first attempt. For the reassessment you may be given a different assessment test or task although it will assess the same elements of competency. Your final result does not reflect the number of attempts on the assessment. Those who do not achieve competency on the second attempt may need to re-enrol when the unit is next offered. Enrolment fees will apply.

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Assessment Coding:

J Competency Achieved M Competency Not Achieved Final Results: These will be posted to the address nominated on your enrolment form at the end of the semester.

Assignment Standards

All text based assessments will be submitted electronically and must use an appropriate referencing system as advised by your teacher, including comprehensive Reference List An Assignment/ Assessment cover sheet (IF073 or IF071) must be completed and attached to all text based assessments. Do not bind or enclose in a plastic sleeve.

Student Support:

Teacher: Michael Harris Unit Co-ordinator: Michael Harris Consultation times

Phone: 3259 9054 Phone: 3259 9054

Special Needs:

If you think you may have difficulty in completing this unit due to reading, writing, numeracy difficulties or cultural needs, please contact the teacher to discuss an appropriate support strategy. Alternatively, you may wish to contact the Learning Support Officer phone 131 248.

Competency of this unit will be assessed by :

To be deemed successful in this unit, a student must complete all of the following tasks to a satisfactory standard: Task A1: Evaluate current business network architecture (ICAICT511A.1; ICTTEN6206A.1,2) due Week 7 Review of documentation prepared by candidate detailing plans for proposed IT systems Task A2: Evaluate change to architecture (ICAICT511A.2; ICTTEN6206A.2,3) due Week 12 Review of documentation prepared by candidate detailing findings of evaluation of proposed IT systems Task A3: Produce plan to change architecture (ICAICT511A.3; ICTTEN6206A.4) due Week 17 Review of action plan prepared by candidate, detailing standards, targets and implementation methods

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SEMESTER 1, 2014 SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

Session No. 1 Content Covered This Session
Business Networks Course overview & assessment The role of ICT technologies in business Business network design preparations 2 Define business specifications, needs & objectives Communication with relevant stakeholders Business network design preparations 3 Evaluate organizations current strategic plan Define business problems & opportunities for ICT Preliminary design of business networks 4 Determine IT gaps & improvement opportunities Select appropriate software, hardware & network solutions to suit business platform 5 Preliminary design of business networks Develop preliminary physical network diagram(s) Evaluating network design 6 Predict forecast traffic demands & the impact on network design from current & future demand requirements Evaluating network design 7 Predict forecast traffic demands & the impact on network design from current & future demand requirements ICAICT511A.2 21 / 03 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.3 ICAICT511A.1 28 / 02 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.2,3

Unit(s) of Date of Session Competency/Element

ICAICT511A.1 7 / 02 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.1,2

ICAICT511A.1 14 / 02 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.1,2

ICAICT511A.1 21 / 02 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.1,2

ICAICT511A.1 7 / 03 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.2,3 ICAICT511A.2 14 / 03 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.3

Task A1 due
8 Testing network design Implement proposed design for evaluation Testing network design Implement proposed design for evaluation ICAICT511A.2 28 / 03 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.3 ICAICT511A.2 4 / 04 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.3

11/04/2014 - MIDSEMESTER HOLIDAYS 18/04/2014 - MIDSEMESTER HOLIDAYS

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SEMESTER 1, 2014 SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT (continued)

Session No. Content Covered This Session Unit(s) of Competency/Element Date of Session

25/04/2014 - ANZAC

DAY

PUBLIC

HOLIDAY

Benchmarking network design 11 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters Benchmarking network design 12 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters Task A2 due Benchmarking network design 13 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters Benchmarking network design 14 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters Finalise network design 15 Review the design based on identification of the likely performance profile (best/worst) Determine support & training needs Finalise network design 16 Document the network design & predicted performance Develop plan to implement proposed design Obtain sign-off on final business solution Review 17 Review all lessons Task A3 due Task Resits 18 For students who dont complete tasks satisfactorily

ICAICT511A.2 2 / 05 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.3

ICAICT511A.2 9 / 05 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.3

ICAICT511A.2 16 / 05 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.3

ICAICT511A.2 23 / 05 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.3

ICAICT511A.3 30 / 05 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.4

ICAICT511A.3 6 / 06 / 2014 ICTTEN6206A.4

ICAICT511A ICTTEN6206A

13 / 06 / 2014

ICAICT511A ICTTEN6206A

20 / 06 / 2014

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TO BE KEPT IN THE ROLL PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY (Assessment tools should match L&A strategy IF431)

ASSESSMENT MATRIX
Unit Name: Produce an ICT network architecture design Unit Code: : ICTTEN6206A

Clustered with: ICAICT511A Clustered with: Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (as per Learning & Assessment Strategy) Direct Observation Questioning Portfolio of Evidence Review of products
Required/ Essential Knowledge

Requirements
Critical Aspects of Evidence Required/ Essential Skills

Structure Activites

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element No. 1

Element No.2

Element No. 3

Element No. 4

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5

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