Network Administration — Level 5
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About This Course
Network Administration — Level 5
Course Overview
This course covers network planning, configuration, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation. Learners practise managing network services and maintaining reliable connectivity in controlled lab or simulated enterprise environments.
Course Objectives
Understand network architecture and administration.
Configure network devices and services.
Monitor network performance and availability.
Troubleshoot faults and document changes.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to interpret network requirements, prepare network documentation, configure supported network services, investigate connectivity issues, review monitoring information, apply approved configuration changes, and recommend operational improvements.
Proposed Course Contents
Network architecture and design principles
Switching, routing, and IP addressing
VLANs and inter-VLAN routing
DHCP, DNS, and essential network services
Routing protocols and path selection concepts
Network access control and security
Monitoring, logging, and performance analysis
Troubleshooting methodology
Backup, change management, and documentation
Network availability and operational planning
Practical Activities
Build a multi-subnet network lab.
Configure VLANs and routing.
Troubleshoot a simulated DHCP or routing fault.
Review network logs and performance information.
Prepare a network diagram and change record.
Assessment Method
Proposed methods include technical questions, supervised device configuration, troubleshooting demonstrations, documentation review, and a practical network administration project. Formal assessment must follow the applicable approved competency standard.
Target Audience
Networking professionals, system administrators, IT support staff, network engineering learners, and experienced technicians.
Career Opportunities
Network Administrator, Network Support Engineer, Infrastructure Support Specialist, Network Operations Centre Technician, and Network Implementation Consultant.
Certification Note
The listed Level 5 designation is based on the user's list. Verify the exact approved NSDA title, standard, and assessment requirements before publishing formal certification claims.