TECHNICALS
OCR LEVEL 3
CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL
CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN
IT
COMPUTER NETWORKS
R/601/7320
LEVEL 3 UNIT 7
GUIDED LEARNING HOURS: 60
UNIT CREDIT VALUE: 10
COMPUTER NETWORKS
R/601/7320
LEVEL 3 UNIT 7
AIM OF THE UNIT
This unit aims to give the learners an understanding of the key components, the network protocols and the services provided by network systems.
Learners will develop skills required to ensure network security, gain an understanding to the functions of hardware and software components, the purpose, connections and connection devices and why network security is important.
Networks are used not only in large organisations but in small businesses and homes. Learners will understand the types of network and the principles across LAN and WANs. They will understand the options for wired and wireless networks and the and appreciate the benefits and risks to businesses of a network. www.ocr.org.uk
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Computer Networks Level 3 Unit 7
ASSESSMENT AND GRADING CRITERIA
Learning Outcome (LO)
Pass
1 Know types of network systems and protocols
P1 describe the types of networks available and how they relate to particular network standards and protocols
Merit
The assessment criteria are
To achieve a merit the the pass requirements for evidence must show that, this unit. in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to:
The learner will:
The learner can:
To achieve a distinction the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:
M1 compare and contrast different network standards and protocols
P2 describe why different network standards and protocols are necessary
2 Understand the key components used in networking Distinction
M2 compare the different
P3 explain the key options for the key components required components for an for client workstations to
identified