COMPUTER NETWORKING
UNIT CODE: IT/CU/ICT/CR/1/5
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Performing Computer Networking
Duration of Unit: 300 hours
Unit description
This unit specifies the competencies required to perform computer Networking. It involves
Identification of network types, Connection of networking devices, configuration of network
devices, network testing, configuration of LAN network type and monitor network connectivity.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Identify network type and components
2. Connect network devices
3. Configure network devices
4. Configure LAN Network type
5. Perform Network testing
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods
Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
1. Identify network type Definition of Network Practical exercises
and components Definition of Network terms Observation
Network topologies Oral
Star
Ring
Mesh
Hybrid
Point to Point
Network types
LAN
WAN
PAN
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MAN
components of a network
switches/hubs
routers
ports
media
computers
2. Connect network Definition of network devices Practical
devices Identification of Network Oral
connection Media Observation
Wired Written
Wireless
Characteristics of connection
medium
Network devices
switches/hubs
routers
ports
computers
connect network devices
2 Configure network Definition of configuration Practical
devices Network Architecture Oral
TCP/IP Protocol Suite Observation
Ethernet Written
Network protocols
TCP/IP
Network Operating system
Connect and configure network
devices
3 Configure LAN Assemble prerequisite Practical
network types components and medium Oral
Connect to establish the network Observation
Configure individual network Written
components
Configure network protocols
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4 Perform Network Outline network test plan Practical exercises
testing Network testing tools with observation
Clamp meter checklists conducted
. Voltmeter by trainer.
Cable tester
Signal tester Oral questioning
Test network components with checklist
Test the network conducted by trainer
Test report to assess
underpinning
knowledge.
Short tests to assess
underpinning
knowledge.
Learner to perform
project
Suggested Methods of Delivery
Presentations and practical demonstrations by trainer;
Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;
Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;
The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following, if the opportunity
allows:
Visiting lecturer/trainer from the ICT sector;
Industrial visits.
Recommended Resources
Tools
1. Network tool kit
2. Signal testers
3. URL Encode
4. Header checker
5. Crimping tools
6. Cable tester
7. Punch Downs
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Equipment
Computer
Cables
Switches
Routers/modem
Bridges
Repeaters
Fibre modules
Antistatic gloves
Ports
RJ45
NIC
Gateways
Microwave dishes
Materials and supplies
Consumables for maintaining Network including:
RJ45
Fibre Modules
Cables
Replacement parts including:
Points
Switches
Routers
NIC
Modem
Cables
Cleaning materials;
Hand cleaner.
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