Networks Unit Reference Number Unit Title Unit Level Number of Credits Total Qualification Time (TQT) Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Mandatory / Optional Sector Subject Area (SSA) Unit Grading Structure
Y/618/6092 Networks 3 10 100 40 Mandatory 14.1 Foundations for learning and life Pass / Fail
Unit Aims The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the importance of networks to computer systems and their essential use in a variety of application. Learners will also gain knowledge about network technologies and the delivery of a wide range of networked services.
Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content Learning Outcomes – The learner will: 1. Understand networking principles .
Assessment Criteria – The learner can: Explain a computer network. Differentiate between ‘client computers’ and ‘peer computers’ from network services perspective. Describe local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN). Describe the benefits and constraints of different network topologies.
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Indicative contents
Computer Network: o sharing hardware resources o sharing software resources o sharing common data o potential intranet provision o e-mail communication between users o centralised management services ‘Client computers’ and ‘Peer computers’ LAN and WAN including VLAN, WLAN and VPN Topology: o Linear Bus Topology o Ring Topology 14
