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Title
Install a local area computer network
Level
6
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: review the
design and installation plan for a local area computer network
(LAN); install LAN devices; install LAN system and application
software; test the installation of a LAN; and gain user
acceptance for the installation of a LAN. The performance of
all outcomes is to a standard that is expected in a professional
environment.
Classification
Computing > Computer Support
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Open. The credit value of this unit standard is calculated
assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to apply
the principles of installing a local area computer network.
Explanatory notes
1
The term Local area computer network (LAN) refers to a single network of personal
computers within the same area, e.g. office or building.
2
Performance of all outcomes is to be carried out in accordance with organisation
standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and
procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication,
health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is
the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
3
Performance of all outcomes is to be completed within the normal range of time that
would be expected in a professional environment, e.g. in a commercial or
government organisation.
4
Performance of all outcomes is to be within the normal range of cost, or cost
estimate, that would be expected in a commercial environment.
5
Performance of all outcomes complies with the laws of New Zealand, especially with
regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, consumer rights, and electricity
regulations.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Review the design and installation plan for a local area computer network.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The review identifies and explains the feasibility of the network design and
installation plan.
1.2
A review procedure is adopted which ensures the final outcome meets user
requirements.
Outcome 2
Install local area computer network devices.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The devices complete the manufacturer’s diagnostic tests free of errors.
2.2
The devices are located and interconnected according to the manufacturer’s
specifications and the network design.
2.3
The devices are configured and customised according to the network design
and the manufacturer’s specifications.
Outcome 3
Install local area computer network system and application software.
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The software operates according
to the manufacturer’s specifications.
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Evidence requirements
3.1
3.2
The software is installed following the manufacturer’s guidelines.
3.3
The software is configured and customised according to the network design.
3.4
The software performs according to the network design.
Outcome 4
Test the installation of a local area computer network.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The network operates according to the manufacturer’s and installation
specifications.
4.2
The testing procedure meets the manufacturer’s guidelines.
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The test results are recorded according to the installation specification.
Outcome 5
Gain user acceptance for the installation of a local area computer network.
Evidence requirements
5.1
An explanation of the manufacturer supplied operating procedures allows the
user to begin operating the network.
5.2
An explanation of training and support options allows the user to obtain training
and support.
5.3
A review of the installation and installation specification allows the user to judge
that the installation has been completed.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
8 July 1996
31 December 2015
Revision
2
28 November 2000
31 December 2015
Review
3
17 October 2008
31 December 2015
Rollover
4
21 July 2011
31 December 2015
Rollover
5
16 April 2015
31 December 2017
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Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0011
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
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to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is
expiring
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