Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate the equipment and product offerings allowable across the competing core network technologies

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

learning skills to keep up to date with equipment to meet future service obligations

literacy skills to interpret technical and nontechnical documentation and the writing of summary reports in required formats

numeracy skills to interpret data results and evaluate different types of technical data

planning and organisational skills to plan prioritise and monitor own work and coordinate the planning process in liaison with others

problem solving and contingency management skills to adapt planning procedures to requirements of particular sites and modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

research skills to interrogate databases and investigate different network requirements

technical skills to select and compare benefits and limitations of core network technologies

Required knowledge

capability and limitations of the various core network technologies for present and future needs

detailed knowledge of

elements and architecture of core networks

limits of a core network

typical core network technologies

elements and architectures of the various core technologies

key technologies that make up the core network

overview knowledge of

distribution structure of networks including backbone core and edge

levels of reliability performance standards applicable to the specific equipment deployment needs

network design including routing and redundancy

standards and regulations

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

use data to interpret growth patterns and develop options for core network design which satisfy customer and enterprise financial goals

develop a clearly documented network plan within specification and including merging technological developments and product implementation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

computer assisted design CAD

computer networks

data for network planning

network equipment deployment plans

planning models

standards and regulations

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 undertaking core network evaluation and planning

review of reports completed by the candidate for planning the development and growth of the ore network

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the various aspects of planning for a core telecommunications network

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTNPLA Evaluate core network architectures

ICTNPL4112A Evaluate core network architectures

ICTNPLA Plan the deployment of Core Network

ICTNPL4113A Plan the deployment of Core Network

ICTNPLA Develop planning strategies for Access Network design

ICTNPL5096A Develop planning strategies for Access Network design

ICTNPLA Develop planning strategies for building environment design

ICTNPL5154A Develop planning strategies for building environment design.

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

Core network may include:

Market intelligence data may refer to:

Capacity may refer to:

Capability may refer to:

Parameters may include:

Core infrastructure may refer to:

Network requirements may refer to:

Standards and regulatory requirements may include:

Business requirements may refer to:

Technologies may include:

Network elements may include:

Supporting documentation may include:

Estimated costs may refer to:

Project scope may include:

Core network deployment rules may refer:

Practical limitations may include:

Approvals may include: