Required skills

analytical skills to assess impact of economic and political influences on enterprise policies and procedures

literacy skills to write evaluation reports

planning skills to review current and new technology facilities and features when developing options

problem solving skills to assess current Access Network conditions

research skills to

analyse impact on planning processes

obtain and study information relating to the telecommunications industry

study relevant legislation and associated operational codes

Required knowledge

deregulation of industry

investment management system

legislations

market forces

planning procedures

telecommunications framework

telecommunications industry

telecommunications networks

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

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

Evidence of the ability to

produce an evaluation report on the economic and political influences on the telecommunications industry in Australia

produce an evaluation report on the impact of key regulation and legislation on the telecommunications industry

produce a summary report evaluating the impact by the legislations on the planning process of Access Networks

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

relevant legislations planning processes and Telecommunications Industry Regulatory Accounting Framework RAF

planning tools enterprisespecific investment management system IMS relevant databases licensing requirements and other related procedures

Methods of assessment

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

review of evaluation and summary reports completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTNPLA Plan the deployment of access network architectures

ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures

ICTNPLA Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate

ICTNPL4151A Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate.

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

Planning priorities may be driven by:

Planning may refer to:

Legislations may include

Business plan may refer to: