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ICT network technician

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ICT network technicians install, maintain and troubleshoot networks, data communications equipment and network installed devices such as printers and storage area networks. They also analyse and fix network-related problems reported by users.

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Competences
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Essential
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Optional
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Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 5 competences

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ICT network cable limitations

The limitations, such as distance limitations and resistance of types of cables, such as fibre cable, coax cable and ethernet cable which are used for realising networks.

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ICT network routing

The processes and techniques for choosing the best paths within an ICT network through which a packet can travel.

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ICT network security risks

The security risk factors, such as hardware and software components, devices, interfaces and policies in ICT networks, risk assessment techniques that can be applied to assess the severity and the consequences of security threats and contingency plans for each security risk factor.

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network standards

Regulated standards that provide the technical guidelines, specifications, and requirements to ensure safe and efficient interoperability between devices, software, equipment, and organisations. Networking standards govern the software and hardware which uses them.

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Cross-sector

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ICT networking hardware

The ICT network equipment or computer networking devices, such as UPS systems, electrical systems, networking facilities and structured cabling systems.

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Essential skills and competences 15 competences

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adjust ICT system capacity

Change the scope of an ICT system by adding or reallocating additional ICT system components, such as network components, servers or storage to meet capacity or volume demands.

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analyse network bandwidth requirements

Study the requirements on the transmission capacity of an ICT network or other telecommunication system.

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analyse network configuration and performance

Analyse essential network data (e.g., router configuration files, routing protocols), network traffic capacity and performance characteristics of ICT networks, such as wide area network and local area network, that connect computers using cable or wireless connections and allow them to exchange data.

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implement a firewall

Download, install and update a network security system designed to prevent unauthorized access to a private network.

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implement a virtual private network

Create an encrypted connection between private networks, such as different local networks of a company, over the internet to ensure that only authorized users can access it and that the data cannot be intercepted.

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implement anti-virus software

Download, install and update software to prevent, detect and remove malicious software, such as computer viruses.

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implement ICT network diagnostic tools

Use software tools or components that monitor ICT network parameters, such as performance and throughput, provide data and statistics, diagnose errors, failures or bottlenecks and support decision making.

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implement ICT security policies

Implement statements, assertions or rules that specify the appropriate use and protection of the ICT assets and systems from an organisation. These ICT security policies cover topics such as data classification, password management, access control and incident response.

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install electronic communication equipment

Set up and deploy digital and analogue electronic communications. Understand electronic diagrams and equipment specifications.

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install signal repeaters

Set up and configure devices which enhance strength of signal of a communication channel to enable proper reception and reproduction in further places.

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maintain internet protocol configuration

Apply Internet Protocol Configuration (ipconfig) to gather data on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration values in order to identify devices and their IP addresses.

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Cross-sector

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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identify suppliers

Determine potential suppliers for further negotiation. Take into consideration aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local sourcing, seasonality and coverage of the area. Evaluate the likelihood of obtaining beneficial contracts and agreements with them.

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use back-up and recovery tools

Use tools which allow users to copy and archive computer software, configurations and data and recover them in case of loss.

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use precision tools

Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools, such as drilling machines, grinders, gear cutters and milling machines to boost accuracy while machining products.

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Optional knowledge 12 competences

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Apache Tomcat

The open-source web server Apache Tomcat provides a Java web server environment which uses a built in container where HTTP requests are loaded, allowing the Java web applications to run on local and server based systems.

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Cisco

The products available from the network equipment provider Cisco and methods for selecting and procuring the equipment.

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concepts of telecommunications

The telecommunication principles, theories, models, equipment and processes such as transfer rate, bandwidth, signal-to-noise ratio, bit error ratio and C/N ratio, as well as the effect of the qualities of the transmission path on the operation and quality of telecommunications.

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electronics principles

The study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.

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ICT communications protocols

The system of rules which allow the exchange of information between computers or other devices via computer networks.

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ICT debugging tools

The ICT tools used to test and debug programs and software code, such as GNU Debugger (GDB), Intel Debugger (IDB), Microsoft Visual Studio Debugger, Valgrind and WinDbg.

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ICT security legislation

The set of legislative rules that safeguards information technology, ICT networks and computer systems and legal consequences which result from their misuse. Regulated measures include firewalls, intrusion detection, anti-virus software and encryption.

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ICT system programming

The methods and tools required to develop system software, specifications of system architectures and interfacing techniques between network and system modules and components.

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network engineering

The subfield of computer technology that concerns the managing the connectivity of networks through data, voice, calls and wireless network services.

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network management system tools

The software or hardware tools which enable monitoring, analysis and supervision of individual network components or network parts within a larger network system.

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procurement of ICT network equipment

The products available from network equipment providers and methods for selecting and procuring the equipment.

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Cross-sector

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digital systems

Systems to store, process and spread information in digital form. They are hardware, software and networks, as well as the ways in which these can be employed.

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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

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design cloud architecture

Design a multi-tier cloud architecture solution, which tolerates faults and is fit for the workload and other business needs. Identify elastic and scalable computing solutions, select high-performing and scalable storage solutions, and choose high-performing database solutions. Identify cost-effective storage, computing, and database services in the cloud.

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implement spam protection

Install and configure software that supports email-users to filter messages that contain malware or that are unsolicited.

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migrate existing data

Apply migration and conversion methods for existing data, in order to transfer or convert data between formats, storage or computer systems.

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perform ICT security testing

Execute types of security testing, such as network penetration testing, wireless testing, code reviews, wireless and/or firewall assessments in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols to identify and analyse potential vulnerabilities.

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use ICT hardware

Ability to use equipment such as monitor, mouse, keyboard, storage devices, printers, scanners etc to perform operations such as plugging in, starting up, shutting down, rebooting, saving files and other operations.

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Cross-sector

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remove computer virus or malware from a computer

Carry out actions to remove computer viruses or other types of malware from a computer.

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solder electronics

Operate and use soldering tools and soldering iron, which supply high temperatures to melt the solder and to join electronic components.

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