UNIT STANDARD
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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
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Install and commission a local area computer network |
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SAQA US ID |
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
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114072 |
Install and commission a local area computer network |
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ORIGINATOR |
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SGB Information Systems and Technology |
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PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY |
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FIELD |
SUBFIELD |
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Field 10 – Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences |
Information Technology and Computer Sciences |
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ABET BAND |
UNIT STANDARD TYPE |
PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL |
NQF LEVEL |
CREDITS |
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Undefined |
Regular |
Level 5 |
Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 |
9 |
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REGISTRATION STATUS |
REGISTRATION START DATE |
REGISTRATION END DATE |
SAQA DECISION NUMBER |
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Reregistered |
2015-07-01 |
2018-06-30 |
SAQA 10105/14 |
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LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT |
LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT |
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2019-06-30 |
2022-06-30 |
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In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
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This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
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PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
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This unit standard is intended: · To provide fundamental knowledge of the areas covered. · For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Data Communication & Networking. · As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered. People credited with this unit standard are able to: · Install local area network devices. · Install local area network system software and application software. · Test the installation of local area computer networks. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. |
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
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The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to: · Demonstrate competence to resolve technical computer problems · Demonstrate an understanding of wide-area networks (WAN`s), comparing them with local area networks (LAN`s). |
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
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N/A |
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Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
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Install local area network devices. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
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1. The installation ensures that the LAN devices complete the manufacturer`s diagnostic tests free of errors. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
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2. The installation ensures that the LAN devices are located and interconnected according to manufacturer`s specifications and installation specifications. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
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3. The installation ensures that the LAN devices are configured and customised according to manufacturer`s specifications and installation specifications. |
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
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The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software performs accordingly. |
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OUTCOME RANGE |
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The installation ensures that LAN system software and application software are installed according to manufacturer`s guidelines. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
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1. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software operates according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
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2. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software is configured and customised according to installation specification. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
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3. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software performs according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. |
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
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Test the installation of local area computer networks. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
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1. The testing ensures that the LAN operates according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
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2. The testing procedure meets the manufacturer`s guidelines and installation specification. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
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3. The testing ensures that results are recorded according to installation specification. |
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