Ictten611 MG Pro 1of2

Project Assessment
Trainer & Assessor Marking Guide

Criteria
Unit code, name and release number
ICTTEN611 - Produce an ICT network architecture design (1)
Qualification/Course code, name and release number

ICT50418 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking (1)
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Assessment instructions
Table 1Assessment instructions
Assessment details Instructions
Instructions for the This is a project-based assessment and will be assessing the
trainer and assessor student on their knowledge and performance of the unit.
This assessment is in four (4) parts:
1. Prepare to produce preliminary network design
2. Produce preliminary network design
3. Evaluate preliminary network design
4. Finalise network design
This assessment is supported by the following:
 Observation checklist 1 & 2
 Assessment feedback
Model answers, sample responses or a criterion for each question

are provided below.
Use these to support your judgement when determining a

satisfactory result.
The student’s project/product must contain the information

indicated in this marking guide in order to deem it satisfactory.
However, if a student provides information other than indicated
below, and in the professional opinion of the assessor it is
appropriate and meets the intent of the criteria, it may be
considered correct.
The assessment feedback page must be signed by both the

student and the assessor so the student displays that they have
received, understood and accepted the feedback.
Complete the assessment feedback to the student and ensure

you have taken a copy of the assessment prior to it being
returned to the student.
About this marking All tasks and activities must responded to correctly in order to

guide satisfactorily complete this assessment event.
Assessors will need to make a judgement call as to whether each

answer/response meets the criteria based upon the:
 Rules of Evidence:
o Validity – does the answer address the assessment
question and does the evidence reflect the four
dimensions of competency?
o Sufficiency – is the answer sufficient in terms of length
and depth?
o Currency – has the work been done so recently as to
be current?
o Authenticity – is this work the student’s own authentic
work?
 Principles of Assessment:
o Fairness – individual student’s needs are considered in
the assessment process
o Flexibility – assessment is flexible to the individual
student
o Validity – any assessment decision is justified, based on
the evidence of performance of the student
o Reliability – evidence presented for assessment is
consistently interpreted and assessment results are
comparable irrespective of the assessor conducting the
assessment
 Dimensions of Competency
o Task skills
o Task Management Skills
o Contingency Planning Skills
o Job Role Environment Skills
Student must provide  USB with at least 1GB of storage
Assessor must provide Access to PCs with the following:
 Word processing software such as MS Word

 Database software such as MS Access
 Internet access
 Screen capture application
Enterprise policy and documentation

 ROI Scenario – ROI_Scenario.pdf

 ROI Scenario – Melbourne Branch -
ROI_Scenario_Melbourne_Branch.pdf
 ROI Organisational Chart – ROI_Org_chart.pdf
 ROI Head Office Network Architecture–
ROI_HeadOffice_Network_Architecture.pdf
 ROI IT Governance Policy – ROI_IT_Gov_policy.pdf
 ROI Report Template –ROI_Report_template.docx
Other documentation
 Information on a range of ICT business solutions through

online access
Software
 Network site design drawing software - MS Visio
 Network simulation software - Cisco Packet Tracer 7.2 (or

later)
 Email address for receipt of emails
Due date and time Indicative time to complete: 6 hours

allowed
This marking guide is for assessor use only. It must not be

shared or shown to students under any circumstances.

Scenario
Red Opal Innovations – Melbourne branch office
Carefully read the following scenario and related documents. These documents provide you
with the client functional requirements, business specifications, a site for design work and a
network layout.
 ROI Scenario (ROI_Scenario.pdf)

 ROI Scenario - Melbourne Branch (ROI_Scenario_Melbourne_Branch.pdf)
 ROI Organisational Chart (ROI_Org_chart.pdf)
 ROI Head Office Network Architecture (ROI_HeadOffice_Network_Architecture.pdf)
You will also need to read the following ROI enterprise policy:
 ROI IT Governance Policy – ROI_IT_Gov_policy.pdf
Preparation
ROI ICT Network Architecture Design Report
Throughout this assessment you will be preparing the ROI ICT Network Architecture Report
aimed at ROI senior managers.
To present your information you should use the ROI report template
(ROI_Report_template.docx) and include the following common report elements:
a. Title page
b. Table of contents
c. Version numbering
d. Approval section
e. Page numbers
Where appropriate you may use point form in this report as long as an introductory
sentence is included. You may also use tables when appropriate.
Open the ROI report template (ROI_Report_template.docx) and save it as

ROI_ICT_Network_Architecture_Report_yourname.docx. You will be writing your ROI ICT
Network Architecture Report as you progress through the tasks of this assessment.

Part 1: Prepare to produce preliminary network design
In this part of the assessment, you will prepare to produce an ICT architecture design to
meet the business requirements.
Task 1.1
Carefully read the information provided in the scenario Red Opal Innovations – Melbourne
branch office as listed previously.
Based on this scenario, and the supplied enterprise policy and documentation, determine
the business specifications and requirements for the proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture
Design.
Document these business requirements and specifications in your ROI ICT Network
Architecture Report under Business Requirements and Specifications using suitable sub-
headings.
Note: You will need to revise these requirements after you have completed later tasks.

Task 1.2 A
This part of the assessment will be completed in class as a role play. Your Assessor will guide
you through the role play process. Please refer to following Observation Checklist 1 to help
prepare yourself for this task.
Before attempting this task, you must have already completed all previous tasks of this
assessment. You will need to bring a copy of your partially completed report to this session.
Scenario – Meeting with project stakeholders – Senior Management

You have already spent some time understanding the initial business requirements and
specifications for the ROI ICT Network Architecture Design.
You now need to consult the ROI project stakeholders to find out more about their business
requirements and specifications. You will also need to clarify the project's context.
The first meeting will be with Wendy Opal, Director of ROI. She has deemed as suitable
person from which to obtain the required information.
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1. Business requirements and specifications

2. Project's context including business problems, opportunities and objectives.
You can assume that Wendy is not a technical person. She will be able to provide more
business-related information.
It is important that you keep notes during these interviews as you will need this information
to complete tasks later in this assessment.
In this meeting your assessor will organise for a suitable person, such as another teacher,
student or industry representative, to play the role of Wendy Opal, Director of ROI.
This role play will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Observation Checklist (Task 1.2A)
The Observation Checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in the role play
scenario in Task 1.2A of this assessment. Use this checklist to understand what skills you need to
demonstrate in the role play. The Checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether
you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your
demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor
may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the activity
has been completed.
Table 2 Observation Checklist 1
TASK/ Instructions S U/S Assessor Comments

STEP #
1.2.1. Obtains the client’s  Asks specific questions to obtain

business specifications and business specifications
business requirements
 Asks specific questions to ascertain
from the appropriate
person business requirements
 Should include –
o How many branches
o Specifics about security
o network specifications
 Speaks to appropriate person
1.2.2. Consults with key  Identifies who the key stakeholders

stakeholders to identify are and consults with them
their requirements
 Identifies their business needs
during consultation
1.2.3. Assesses business  Asks questions to assess current

problems, opportunities business problems
and objectives, and
 Asks and listens to key pain points,
confirms details with the
appropriate person issues to resolve
 Reconfirms business requirements
 Understands future vision and

STEP #
objectives from key appropriate

personnel
 Confirms details with appropriate

person
1.2.4. Participates in verbal  Uses professional language while

exchanges using clear communicating with soft tone
language and active
 Listens to client needs and actively
listening, observational and
questioning techniques to proposes solutions and clarifies
confirm, clarify or revise with them
understanding  Actively exchanges with all
stakeholder participants
 Eye contact
 Note taking
 Non-verbal responses
 Verbal clarification (sounds)
 Asking for clarification
 Responding with relevant
 Used open questions to elicit
information from client Used
closed questions to confirm client
understanding and authorisation
 Able to initiate conversations to
source information relevant to
the task or need
1.2.5. Selects and uses  Responds with appropriate and

appropriate conventions relevant conventions and
and protocols when protocols according to the work
communicating with
context of the specific
stakeholders in a range of
stakeholders (non-technical
work contexts
business related with Wendy)
 Able to expand on answers

according to the contextual work

STEP #
needs of specific stakeholders

(non-technical with Wendy and
technical with Terrence)
 Able to source information from

others to clarify own
understanding
 Able to include clarification of

answers when requested

Task 1.2 B
This part of the assessment will be completed in class as a role play. Your Assessor will guide
you through the role play process. Please refer to following Observation Checklist 2 to help
prepare yourself for this task.
Before attempting this task, you must have already completed all previous tasks of this
assessment. You will need to bring a copy of your partially completed report to this session.
Scenario – Meeting with project stakeholders – Line Manager

You have already spent some time understanding the initial business requirements and
specifications for the ROI ICT Network Architecture Design.
You now need to consult the ROI project stakeholders to find out more about their business
requirements and specifications. You will also need to clarify the project's context.
The second meeting will be with Terrence Stewart, ROI Network Manager and IT Support.
He has deemed as a suitable person from which to obtain the required information.
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1. Business requirements and specifications

2. Project's context including business problems, opportunities and objectives.
Terrence has a very high level of IT technical knowledge and is very familiar with the
network. In fact, he will expect you to be able to talk in highly technical terms. She will be
able to provide more technical related information.
It is important that you keep notes during these interviews as you will need this information
to complete tasks later in this assessment.
In this meeting your assessor will organise for a suitable person, such as another teacher,
student or industry representative, to play the role of the Terrence Stewart, ROI Network
Manager.
This role play will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Observation Checklist (Task 1.2B)
The Observation Checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in the role play
scenario in Task 1.2B of this assessment. Use this checklist to understand what skills you need to
demonstrate in the role play. The Checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether
you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your
demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor
may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the activity
has been completed.
Table 3 Observation Checklist 2

STEP #
1.2.6. Obtains the client’s  Asks specific questions to obtain

business specifications and business specifications
business requirements
 Asks specific questions to ascertain
from the appropriate
person business requirements
 Should include –
o How many branches
o Specifics about security
o network specifications
 Speaks to appropriate person
1.2.7. Consults with key  Identifies who the key stakeholders

stakeholders to identify are and consults with them
their requirements
 Identifies their business needs
during consultation
1.2.8. Assesses business  Asks questions to assess current

problems, opportunities business problems
and objectives, and
 Asks and listens to key pain points,
confirms details with the
appropriate person issues to resolve
 Reconfirms business requirements
 Understands future vision and

STEP #
objectives from key appropriate

personnel
 Confirms details with appropriate

person
1.2.9. Participates in verbal  Uses professional language while

exchanges using clear communicating with soft tone
language and active
 Listens to client needs and actively
listening, observational and
questioning techniques to proposes solutions and clarifies
confirm, clarify or revise with them
understanding  Actively exchanges with all
stakeholder participants
 Eye contact
 Note taking
 Non-verbal responses
 Verbal clarification (sounds)
 Asking for clarification
 Responding with relevant
 Used open questions to elicit
information from client Used
closed questions to confirm client
understanding and authorisation
 Able to initiate conversations to
source information relevant to
the task or need
1.2.10. Selects and uses  Responds with appropriate and

appropriate conventions relevant conventions and
and protocols when protocols according to the work
communicating with
context of the specific
stakeholders in a range of
stakeholders (technical with
work contexts
Terrence)
 Able to expand on answers

according to the contextual work

STEP #
needs of specific stakeholders

(non-technical with Wendy and
technical with Terrence)
 Able to source information from

others to clarify own
understanding
 Able to include clarification of

answers when requested
Task 1.3
Using the information, you sourced in the role play (1.2) complete the following for the
proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture Design:
a. Review and update the business requirements and specifications

b. Evaluate the client specifications against accepted industry practices to identify the
type of ICT network and network specifications required
c. Establish the project context by assessing the project's business problems,
opportunities and objectives
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Business Requirements
and Specifications; Network Specification and Project Context, respectively, and using
suitable sub-headings.
Make sure you include all your research information sources listed underneath as
References using the APA referencing style.
Part 2: Produce preliminary network design

In this part of the assessment, you will produce a preliminary ICT network architecture
design to meet the business requirements as outlined in the scenario. This will mean you
have to apply your knowledge and skills in design concepts to develop business solutions.
A Sample example of the report has been provided ROI_Report_Template_MG.docx
Task 2.1

Using the information, you have already sourced for the project, ascertain the technical
requirements for the proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture Design. Ensure that you
include hardware, software and network elements according to the specifications.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Technical
Requirements.
ROI_Report_Template_MG
5 Technical Requirements
The Template contains the configuration of a Cisco 3560 switch, Cisco 1941 router, and a
WAN switch which students should be required to submit.
Task 2.2
Conduct online research into suitable software for the proposed ROI ICT Network
Architecture Design. This needs to include operating systems and applications. Ensure that
you include costing, supplier and licensing information.
Based on your research select software solutions to suit the business platform. Justify your
choice according to the business and technical requirements.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Software Solutions.
3. Software Solutions (Operating Systems and applications):
3.1 Network hardware, IOS and Licensing
3.2 Network Software Configuration
3.3 Network Operating Systems, NOS
3.4 Costing

Task 2.3
Based on the information, you have already source for the project, you will now develop a
technical design to meet the business specifications.
Using a network site design drawing tool develop the preliminary physical network diagrams
for the proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture Design. This is to be used as a preface to the
architecture blueprint. You need to include the minimum specifications for the network
elements to show how the technology will be adapted to meet the technical solution.
You need to produce separate diagrams for the ROI main office, Melbourne office and the
overall integrated ROI ICT network architecture.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Preliminary Physical
Network Diagrams.
4 Preliminary Physical Network Diagrams.
This diagram includes the Melbourne office, HQ office and overall integrated ROI ICT
network architecture.
Task 2.4
Analyse and then document the possible impact of the proposed ROI ICT Network
Architecture Design on the business requirements. This needs to identify any business
requirements that may be compromised in order to meet the overall project objectives.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Possible Impacts.
2 Business Requirements  Sub-heading = Possible Impacts

Part 3: Evaluate preliminary network design
In this part of the assessment, you will evaluate the preliminary network design and likely
performance using forecast demands.
Task 3.1
Based on the information, you have already sourced for the project, predict forecast traffic
demands for the proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture Design. These predictions need to
consider current and future demand requirements throughout the day, week and business
year. List any assumptions that you make, such as expected staff numbers or business
growth, in predicting these expected demands.
Identify any possible impacts of these predicted forecast traffic demands on the proposed
ROI ICT Network Architecture Design.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Forecast Traffic
Demands using suitable sub-headings.
Students should refer to the existing information they have already sourced.
Students should make predictions on forecast traffic demands based on their proposed ROI
ICT Network Architecture design.
Predictions need to consider current demand requirements.
Predictions should also consider potential future demands.
Predictions should consider varying requirements throughout the day, week and the year.
Students should also make sure they explain any assumptions they make for their
predictions.
Task 3.2
Using the performance parameters, included in the business requirements and the proposed
network design, design benchmarks for the proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture. Ensure
that these benchmarks balance the cost, security and performance goals for the network.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Benchmarks using
suitable sub-headings.

Students should reference relevant performance parameters included in the business

requirements and proposed network design.
Students should report on the benchmarks they have designed for their proposed ROI
Network Architecture.
Benchmarks should ensure they balance:
o Cost ( Cost of equipment, cost of running a network, power costs, cost per user )
o Security ( VPN, Cloud security, ACLs, Firewalls)
o Performance Goals ( Throughput required, Bandwidth, Speed, Type of traffic,
QoS/Prioritisation)
All of the above should be included in ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under
Benchmarks using suitable sub-headings.
Task 3.3
Based on the information, you have already sourced for the project, including the business
specifications and the proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture Design, review and evaluate
the network design’s likely performance profile.
You will need to make recommendations about possible changes to the proposed ROI ICT
Network Architecture Design if the likely performance profile does not meet the business
specifications.
You may use any tools you wish to perform this review including Network simulation
software.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Performance Profile
using suitable sub-headings.
Students should refer to their review and evaluation of their network design’s likely
Performance profile.
Students should recommend appropriate changes to the proposed ROI ICT Network
Architecture design network to ensure the performance profile will meet all essential
business specifications.
Students may use network simulation tools software e.g. Packet Tracer

Assessor can refer to Asses2_ROI_PTv6.3(OSPF).pkt
Task 3.4
Using the information, you have already sourced for the project, including the business
requirements, specifications and the proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture Design, do the
following to predict the costs of the project:
a. Conduct online research into suitable hardware and network components, from a
range of suppliers, to meet the business requirements and technical specifications of
the proposed ROI ICT Network Architecture Design. Ensure that you include costing
and supplier information.
Tabulate this costing information for hardware and network components
b. Tabulate the costing information for software using your results from Task 2.2
c. Predict the overall costs for the entire ROI ICT Network Architecture Design
d. Confirm that this overall cost is within budgetary constraints
e. Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Predicted
Costings using suitable sub-headings.
Student should research suitable hardware and network components from a range of
suppliers and vendors.
Student should include both supplier information and costing
For example:
Cisco Routers and switches and associated network equipment.
https://www.arnnet.com.au/distributor_directory/vendor/2141855787/cisco
https://hardware4less.net.au/shop/cisco-australia/
https://www.equipnetworks.com.au/
https://www.compuworld.com.au/products/brand_category/320
https://www.4cabling.com.au/
https://au.element14.com/c/cable-wire-cable-assemblies/networking-cable
https://www.selby.com.au/cables/computer-cables/networking.html

Students should create a table of costing information that covers software such as Operating
systems and associated applications. Table should cover supplier information, individual
costing information and associated licensing information.
Sample table option:
Item Description Unit Price Quantity Extended Price
CISCO Router XYZ $ 2,104 1 $2,104
……
GRAND TOTAL $30,543
Student should predict an overall all-inclusive costing for entire ROI ICT Network
Architecture design.
Student should confirm and check this overall cost is within budget limits as per the budget
specified in ROI_Scenario_Melbourne_Branch.pdf
All of the above should be included in ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under
Predicted costings using suitable sub-headings.

Part 4: Finalise network design
In this part of the assessment, you will finalise the network design and obtain approval.
Task 4.1
Scenario
Terrence Stewart, ROI Network Manager, has reviewed a draft of your ROI ICT Network
Architecture Design. After further consultation with senior management he has indicated
that the Human Resources will no longer have a VPN. Only the ICT department will have a
VPN. As a result of this change in requirements the network design will need to be
amended.
He has also indicated that there may be some changes required to the network design as a
result of the benchmarking already done.
a. Review your current network design against the benchmarks, determined in Part 3 of
this assessment, and the business requirements. You need to confirm that your
proposed network design meets the required benchmarks.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Benchmark
Review using suitable sub-headings.
b. You then need to analyse and adjust your network design, taking into consideration
any changes required due to the benchmarking task and the feedback from the
client. This must be done in order to offer an optimal solution.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Revised Physical
Network Design using suitable sub-headings.
Student should show they have necessary changes in network design so that HR department
no longer has access to VPN.
Network design should include ICT department still has access to VPN.
Students should report on changes to optimise the system.
Changes should be based on addressing benchmarking issues in Part 3 of this assessment

and based on current client feedback. (i.e. remove access to VPN for HR department)

Task 4.2
Scenario
In order to prepare for the transition to the new ICT Network Architecture, Terrence
Stewart, ROI Network Manager, has asked that you assess the on-going support and initial
training requirements associated with the change for the general Main and Melbourne office
staff.
Beside this general need, he would also like you to assess the specific requirements for IT
support personnel as they will be managing the new network.
Determine the on-going support and initial training requirements associated with the new
ROI ICT Network Architecture. You will need identify the requirements for the following
groupings of staff:
 Main office
 Melbourne office
 IT Support
On-going support requirements should be included separately from initial training

requirements.
You only need to identify what are the requirements. You do not need to determine how the
support and training will be provided.
Document this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report, under Training and Support
Requirements using suitable sub-headings.
Student should determine training and support requirements for each location, Main Office
and Melbourne offices.
Main and Melbourne offices will require initial training for all general staff to cover changes
in network design.
IT Support section will need in-depth technical training so they can specifically support
changes that are being proposed (made)
Ongoing support should also be documented separately and that should list how:
o ICT Support team will provide help desk support to general office staff if they have
any queries and issues with new network.

o Any new proposed ticketing system for helpdesk support etc.
Task 4.3
Scenario
In your ICT Network Architecture report you have identified several new technologies which
need to be acquired. This includes hardware, software and networking elements.
Terrence Stewart, ROI Network Manager, has asked that you source information from
possible vendors of the new technology products to see what options are available. The
information sourced from vendors needs to include relevant technical specifications and
pricing. He would like to see at least two options for each required new technology. He
would prefer to only deal with a few vendors so try to stick to just a few quality brands.
To fix pricing and for transparency reasons, Terrence would like you to arrange for quotes
for the new technology from the vendors. He also wants to be kept informed of any
correspondence you have with vendors.
a. For each identified new technology, conduct online research to determine suitable
vendors and source relevant technical specifications and pricing.
Tabulate your results and include this in your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report,
under Technical Specifications and Pricing, using suitable sub-headings.
b. Prepare the body of an email, to send to a vendor, to request a quotation for one (1) new
technology in the quantity needed. You may choose the vendor and the new technology.
In this email you need to:
 Indicate who you are sending this email to and who you are copying in on the email
 Include an appropriate business subject line
 Request a quotation for the selected new technology
 Ensure that you write your email in a business-like manner that would be appropriate
when communicating with vendors
You then need to send this Request for quotation email. You do not need to send this
email to the vendor. When you send this email, you will only be able to send it to the email

address provided by your assessor.
Student should tabulate all of their results in their ROI ICT Network Architecture Report,
under Technical Specifications and Pricing, using suitable sub-headings.
Student should identify new technology including hardware, software, and networking
elements that fit and will complement the overall network design.
Student needs to source relevant technical specifications and pricing from identified vendors
(ideally quality brands such as Cisco, Microsoft, etc.)
Quotes should be obtained from sellers of respective products.
Indicative email should be prepared requesting quotation . Email should include all bullet points
listed in Part B.

Task 4.4
You must complete the ROI ICT Network Architecture Report and ensure you document all
of the following information:
1. Business Requirements and Specifications
2. Network Specification
3. Project Context
4. Technical Requirements
5. Software Solutions
6. Preliminary Physical Network Diagrams
7. Possible Impacts
8. Forecast Traffic Demands
9. Benchmarks
10. Performance Profile
11. Predicted Costings
12. Benchmark Review
13. Revised Physical Network Design
14. Training and Support Requirements

15. Technical Specifications and Pricing
Assessor should check that all the following information is included in the ROI ICT
Network Architecture Report:
1. Business Requirements and Specifications
2. Network Specification
3. Project Context
4. Technical Requirements
5. Software Solutions
6. Preliminary Physical Network Diagrams
7. Possible Impacts
8. Forecast Traffic Demands
9. Benchmarks
10. Performance Profile
11. Predicted Costings
12. Benchmark Review
13. Revised Physical Network Design
14. Training and Support Requirements
15. Technical Specifications and Pricing
Under the respective headings sufficient information has been included as per the
specific previous tasks above.
Task 4.5
Scenario – Final approval and signoff
Your finalised business solution now needs to be presented to the appropriate person for
signoff. In this case the appropriate person is Terrence Stewart, ROI Network Manager and
IT Support. Wendy Opal, Director of ROI, will also need to be informed.
Prepare the body of an email to send to the appropriate person for final report approval. In
this email you need to:

 Indicate who you are sending this email to and who you are copying in on the email
 Include an appropriate business subject line
 Request approval and sign-off for your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report
 Include information for replying to the email to ensure that you get signoff
 Attach your completed ROI ICT Network Architecture Report
 Ensure that you write your email in a business-like manner that would be appropriate
when communicating with ROI management
You then need to send this Final approval and signoff email. When you send this email, you
will only be able to send it to the email address provided by your assessor. If your email
includes all the necessary information, your assessor will respond with final approval and
signoff.
Student should draft and send an email including all of the following:
• Indicate who they are sending this email to and who they are copying in on the email
• Include an appropriate business subject line
• Request approval and sign-off for your ROI ICT Network Architecture Report
• Include information for replying to the email to ensure that they get signoff
• Attach their completed ROI ICT Network Architecture Report
• Ensure that they write their email in a business-like manner that would be
appropriate when communicating with ROI management
Student must submit email to assessor.
Assessor must respond to the student email with final approval and sign off if all necessary
information is included.
If student does not include all necessary information the assessor can respond requesting
further information until all is received.


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Project Assessment

Trainer & Assessor Marking Guide

Qualification/Course code, name and release number

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For queries, please contact:

© 2020 TAFE NSW, Sydney

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Assessment details Instructions

This assessment is in four (4) parts:

1. Prepare to produce preliminary network design

2. Produce preliminary network design

3. Evaluate preliminary network design

4. Finalise network design

This assessment is supported by the following:

 Observation checklist 1 & 2

Model answers, sample responses or a criterion for each question

Use these to support your judgement when determining a

The student’s project/product must contain the information

The assessment feedback page must be signed by both the

Complete the assessment feedback to the student and ensure

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guide satisfactorily complete this assessment event.

Assessors will need to make a judgement call as to whether each

Student must provide  USB with at least 1GB of storage

Assessor must provide Access to PCs with the following:

 Word processing software such as MS Word

Enterprise policy and documentation

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 ROI Scenario – ROI_Scenario.pdf

 Information on a range of ICT business solutions through

 Network site design drawing software - MS Visio

 Network simulation software - Cisco Packet Tracer 7.2 (or

 Email address for receipt of emails

Due date and time Indicative time to complete: 6 hours

This marking guide is for assessor use only. It must not be

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 ROI Scenario (ROI_Scenario.pdf)

 ROI IT Governance Policy – ROI_IT_Gov_policy.pdf

Open the ROI report template (ROI_Report_template.docx) and save it as

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Scenario – Meeting with project stakeholders – Senior Management

The agenda for this meeting is as follows:

1. Business requirements and specifications

This role play will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

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Table 2 Observation Checklist 1

TASK/ Instructions S U/S Assessor Comments

1.2.1. Obtains the client’s  Asks specific questions to obtain

o How many branches

o Specifics about security

 Speaks to appropriate person

1.2.2. Consults with key  Identifies who the key stakeholders

1.2.3. Assesses business  Asks questions to assess current

 Reconfirms business requirements

 Understands future vision and

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objectives from key appropriate

 Confirms details with appropriate

1.2.4. Participates in verbal  Uses professional language while

1.2.5. Selects and uses  Responds with appropriate and

 Able to expand on answers

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