MODULE DETAILS

TCP/IP and VoIP DMNTCP609

Nominal duration in hours: 48 hours total time commitment

This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments.

It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments.

This module covers the basic characteristics of TCP/IP including internet, host-to-host and application layer protocols, TCP/IP utilities, and the principles of VoIP

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of this module is for participants to develop knowledge of the principles of three of the five TCP/IP layers in the model, the principles of voice over IP, and the application of these in mining.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

Original module approved in 2011 (52438WA); December 2014 (52727WA).  This version is Version 3.

PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES

Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module:

Data Communications DMNDCO607

Ethernet DMNETH608

Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module:

N/A

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1.    Identify and explain the role and applications of TCP/IP Internet Layer protocols

2.    Identify and explain the role and applications of TCP/IP Host-to-Host Layer protocols

3.    Identify and explain the role and applications of TCP/IP Application layer protocols and TCP/IP utilities

4.    Outline basic features and applications of Voice over IP relevant to mining industries

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning.

Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged.

1

Identify and explain the role and applications of TCP/IP Internet Layer protocols

1.1

Identify and explain basic features of IPv4, with emphasis on:

(a) header structure

(b) subnet masking

(c) classful vs. classless addressing

(d) private addresses

(e) basic routing/N

1.2

Analyse ARP frames

1.3

Analyse ICMP frames

1.4

Identify and explain the basics of IPv6, with emphasis on:

(a) header structure

(b) address types

2

Identify and explain the role and applications of TCP/IP Host-to-Host Layer protocols

2.1

Identify and explain basic features of the TCP host-to-host layer, with emphasis on:

(a) header structure

(b) ports and sockets

(c) connections

2.2

Compare basic features of UDP with TCP

3

Identify and explain the role and applications of TCP/IP Application layer protocols and TCP/IP utilities

3.1

Identify and explain TCP/IP Application layer protocols and their functionality

3.2

Identify Windows-based utilities used for TCP

4

Outline basic features and applications of Voice over IP relevant to mining industries

4.1

Outline codecs available for VoIP

4.2

Outline key features of the protocols used for VoIP, with emphasis on the protocols:

(a) RTP/RTCP

(b) H.323

(c) BGCP/SIP

4.3

Explain implications for industry of QoS issues around VoIP

4.4

Determine and outline applications of VoIP in mining applications

DELIVERY MODE

Online and/or face-to-face.

SPECIALISED RESOURCES

Software

·         Wireshark

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field.

The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development.

Assessment Conditions:

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessments may be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.