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Administer a local area computer network |
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SAQA US ID |
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
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114054 |
Administer 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 |
7 |
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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 proficient knowledge of the areas covered · For those working in the area of Data Communications & Networking People credited with this unit standard are able to: · Set up user access to a LAN. · Set up a directory service infrastructure for a LAN. · Monitor performance of a LAN. · Resolve user access, fileserver and performance problems with a LAN. · Implement a backup strategy for a LAN. · 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 standard is calculated assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to: · Demonstrate an understanding of issues affecting the management of a local area computer network (LAN). |
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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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Set up user access to a local area computer network. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
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1. User accounts are created and deleted according to manufacturer`s recommendations and specified user requirements. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
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2. Access documentation is completed according to specified organisation requirements. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
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3. User accounts are validated according to specified organisation requirements. |
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
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Set up a directory service infrastructure for a local area computer network. |
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OUTCOME RANGE |
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DNS |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
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1. Directory mappings to IP addresses are created and deleted according to manufacturer`s recommendations and specified organisation requirements. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
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2. Directory mapping documentation is completed according to specified organisation requirements. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
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3. Directory mapping are validated according to specified organisation requirements. |
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
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Monitor performance of a local area computer network. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
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1. Network performance data is collected according to an industry recommended procedure. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
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2. Network performance data is analysed so that network performance can be evaluated. |
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
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Resolve user, fileserver and performance problems with a local area computer network. |
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OUTCOME RANGE |
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Network user problems. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
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1. Problems are resolved according to an industry recommended procedure. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
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2. Problem related documentation is completed according to an industry recommended procedure. |
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
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Implement a backup strategy for a local area computer network. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
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1. A backup plan is developed according to an industry recommended procedure and organisation requirements. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
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2. The backup system is implemented according to the plan. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
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3. The backup procedures are audited according to specified organisation requirements. |
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