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Course Number: 160-25730V01
This course describes the architecture, components and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network. Students who successfully complete the Scaling networks course will be able to perform the following functions:* Configure and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations for IPv4 and IPv6* Understand and describe the operations and benefits of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)* Configure and troubleshoot STP operations* Understand and describe the operations and benefits of link aggregation and CISCO VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP)* Configure and troubleshoot VTP, STP and RSTP* Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a complex routed network for IPv4 and IPv6* Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol (single-area OSPF and multi-area OSPF)* Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)* Configure and troubleshoot advanced operations of routers and implement RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols for IPv4 and IPv6* Manage CISCO IOS Software licensing and configuration files Online course materials via the CISCO Networking Academy and Digital Student Lab Manual are provided to all participants. The Packer Tracer network simulator is also available exclusively to students of the CISCO Networking Academy.
A TAFE NSW Certificate IV or Diploma could give you up 6 to 12 months advanced standing in a university degree and some Advanced Diplomas offer even more credit.
Choosing a TAFE to University Pathway at North Coast TAFE is a great way to get practical ‘job ready’ skills and then gain entry to a university at an advanced stage.
More information can be found on our TAFE 2 uni page on our website.
Why study something again if you already have the skills and knowledge? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is about helping you get your qualification faster and getting you to where you want to be!
Working with one of our RPL assessors we’ll review your life and work experiences as well as any previous study you may have done to confirm just what we can match up with your current course of study.
Note: Some short, licensing or compliance courses, eg Food Safety for Supervisors or First Aid are not granted RPL as demonstrated competency is required by regulatory authorities.
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North Coast TAFE offers a wide choice of courses, some that attract government subsidies and some that do not. The fees payable will vary, depending on your personal circumstances, your study history and the course you choose.
Your government subsidised fee, and your eligibility for concessions, exemptions and scholarships, are all calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
The 2017 subsidised fees indicated on this page are indicative only and based on 2016 fees. The state government may make some small changes to fees and subsidies for 2017 enrolments and we will update our site if and when that happens.