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ICTPMG7145A
Undertake a telecommunications project

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Telecommunications technical staff apply the skills and knowledge in this unit to undertake complex projects requiring high levels of planning and management.

Their job roles combine technical and occupational health and safety (OHS) skills to perform project work using emerging and converging technologies within the ICT industry.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a telecommunications project. It requires research and planning to cover an extensive range of complexities and technologies.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

research and report on emerging technology for a telecommunications project

prepare an implementation plan with contingency plan and risk analysis

conduct and monitor telecommunications project work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

a telecommunications operations site on which a project can be carried out

computers and relevant computer software

relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the candidate carrying out project work

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skills

review of reports and implementation plans prepared by the candidate for telecommunications projects.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTTEN7193A Plan a transmission network

ICTRFN7182A Produce a radio link budget.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate risks and new technologies

communication skills to work effectively in a group, present information and negotiate project implementation issues

information technology skills for word processing and desktop research

literacy skills to prepare reports and document work

numeracy skills to carry out telecommunications work

problem solving skills to anticipate and respond to issues in project progress

research skills to gather data, observe and analyse project issues

Required knowledge

organisational project management policy and procedures

operation of transmitters and receivers

safety management:

personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards

precautions required to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

telecommunications system principles and operational procedures

workplace and industry environment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Authorised personnel may include:

consultant

contractor

network administrator

project manager.

Nature of the project may refer to:

equipment type:

computing

networking

optical

radio

switching

transmission

functional type:

building and construction

cabling

customer project

network

planning

service provider project

services

operational type:

service provisioning

switching

transmission

project type:

installation upgrade

maintenance

new installation.

Project specifications may include:

budget

outage requirements

preferred vendor and vendor product

project plan

service level agreements

specific customer requirements

timelines

urgency.

Project resources may include:

documentation:

installation manuals

manufacturer's instructions

testing procedures

vendor recommendations

funding

labour

major equipment and materials:

building provisioning

computer networking equipment

power management

radio and optical equipment

safety equipment and personal protective equipment

switching and transmission

test equipment

communication system analysers

digital analysers

local area network (LAN) Cat tester

laptop computer

optical testers

optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR )

protocol analysers

radio frequency (RF) test sets

spectrum analysers

time

tools:

anti-static testers

hand

power

soldering irons.

Standards may include:

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations relating to functional earthing

ACMA Standards TS 14

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM)
Volume 1

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

Australian standards applying to radiation hazards

AS 3901 and AS 3902

cabling security codes and regulations

environmental protection acts

heritage legislation

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendations

OHS Acts

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.

OHS and environmental requirements may refer to:

identifying other services, including power and gas

need to decommission and isolate worksite and lines prior to commencement

personal protective equipment:

earmuffs

gloves:

leather

plastic

rubber

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safety equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

safe working, practices such as the safe use and handling of:

asbestos

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms

special access requirements

suitable light and ventilation

environmental considerations

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Hazards may include:

optical cable

building debris

earth potential rise (EPR)

glass fibre

live power lines

manual handling

mud and water

natural and other gas build up

needle stick injury

RF equipment emitting radiation

remote power feeding services

vermin.

Principles may include:

best practice

budget control

business continuity

complete and review

return on investment

service level agreements

waste minimisation.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain project plan from authorised personnel to identify the nature of the project and project specifications 
Verify location of proposed project work according to the appropriate plans 
Analyse project specifications and research emerging telecommunications technology that may benefit the project 
Consult authorised personnel to finalise the project specifications and obtain agreement 
Source the project resources required, including those for safe work practice 
Prepare contingency plans including any risks that could impact on the project 
Develop project implementation plan according to standards with minimal workplace disruption and obtain agreement from authorised personnel 
Notify authorised personnel of possible network outage where required 
Follow OHS and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer's specifications 
Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite 
Perform the project work phases according to agreed plan and accepted work practice 
Implement project planning principles, including risks that may impact on the project 
Monitor the project to completion to ensure that it is progressing according to plan and risks are minimised 
Report on the implementation phases 
Remove and dispose of project waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements 
Restore changes made to the work area to the customer's satisfaction 
Complete all project documents and present to the customer 
Declare asset ready for commissioning and integration if required 
Notify the customer and obtain signoff 

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