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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for network changes plan | 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work 1.2 Evaluate work order with relevant personnel and identify likely effects, on the network and impact on customers, of the planned changes 1.3 Develop network engineering strategies including management of outages with involvement of the network operations centre (NOC) 1.4 Prepare and produce a network changes plan for approval according to enterprise practice |
2. Implement and test network changes prior to customer utilisation | 2.1 Implement network changes according to network engineering strategies following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements with minimal impact to customer traffic 2.2 Conduct integration testing of newly installed equipment to ensure interoperability with existing equipment and network 2.3 Conduct performance test to assess network changes as stated in manufacturer's specifications and enterprise acceptance testing procedures 2.4 Analyse test results and rectify problems or escalate according to enterprise procedures 2.5 Initiate quality assurance procedures to ensure confidence in quality of processes according to enterprise policy 2.6 Prepare reports for the appropriate area within the enterprise |
3. Enable functionality of network changes to customer | 3.1 Monitor network stability prior to connecting customer traffic and take action to rectify any problems 3.2 Enable full functionality of network changes to customer according to the network changes plan, and monitor network to ensure continued stability 3.3 Prepare appropriate documentation according to enterprise requirements |
4. Assess and report on implementation of network changes | 4.1 Use monitoring data to evaluate performance of the network changes and impact to customers according to network engineering strategies and customer requirements 4.2 Document implementation of planned network changes and recommend any further improvements as part of the enterprise's quality assurance system |
Evidence of ability to:
evaluate planned network changes, including impact on customer
develop network engineering strategies to manage outages
implement network changes
conduct integration testing, analyse results and rectify faults
enable full functionality of network changes.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline compatibility and interoperability of system types
explain factors affecting network stability
identify and describe the function of network hardware
summarise internet protocol (IP) based networks
outline legislation and licensing requirements relevant to work activity
provide a detailed summary of optical networks
explain quality assurance procedures
identify and describe the function of network software
evaluate the test equipment suitable for tests to be made, and describe calibration procedures
outline types of customer networks.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:
sites where network changes may be conducted
testing equipment currently used in industry
systems manuals, specifications and enterprise policy.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.