Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation and write briefs in required formats

numeracy skills to compare technical data on various network technologies

planning and organisational skills to plan prioritise and monitor own work

research skills to interrogate databases and investigate different equipment requirements

technical skills to select and describe appropriate endtoend services models

Required knowledge

emerging technologies trends and products that are available overseas and will be in demand in the Australian market

information required to prepare and review the limits of

broadband networks

data networks

facilities and environmental issues

fixed access transmission network

media and content

regional and metropolitan network

voice networks

wireless network

overview knowledge of

basic network design including routing and redundancy

levels of reliability performance standards applicable to specific equipment deployment needs

standards and regulations

specific knowledge on the distribution structure of networks including

access

backbone

edge

up to date knowledge of current equipment and product types to meet future service obligations

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

access network information databases to determine the types of endtoend services and products

conduct site evaluation assessment

evaluate the capacity and capability of endtoend services to meet current and future demands

assess the limitations of current endtoend services and produce specifications to meet future demands

assess the limitations of current building facility and services and produce specifications to meet future demands

summarise and produce planning briefs to network sales and marketing planning sections

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

an access network planning area with access to systems and deployment rules and standards

endtoend services and products databases

relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

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 evaluating competing technologies and producing planning specifications

review of reports completed by the candidate for differing project briefs

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the various access methods of providing an endtoend service in terms of delivery

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTNPLA Plan the deployment of access network architectures

ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish 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

End-to-end service deliverynetworks may include:

Network information sources may include:

Network elements may include:

Attributes of network elements may include:

Limitations of a building facility may include:

Products and services may include:

Emerging technologies may include: