Required skills

analytical skills to

determine the equipment that will be used across the spectrum of access network technologies

outline the product offerings allowable across all competing access network technologies

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

learning skills to keep up to date with technological changes

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 to requirements of particular access networks 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 access network technologies

Required knowledge

capability and limitations of the various access network technologies

current equipment to meet future service obligations

detailed knowledge of

broadband networks

data networks

elements and architecture of the various access networks

elements and architectures of the various access network technologies

facilities and environmental issues

limits of a fixed access transmission network

media and content

regional and metropolitan network

typical access network technologies

voice networks

wireless network

distribution structure of networks including backbone access and edge

key technologies that make up the access network

overview knowledge of

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

network design including routing and redundancy

standards and regulations

typical problems and challenges that describe the capability and limitations of the various access 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

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 access network design which satisfy customer and enterprise financial goals

develop a clearly documented network plan within specification and including merging technological development 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 network evaluation and planning

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the various aspects of planning for an access 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 Develop planning strategies for core network design

ICTNPL5071A Develop planning strategies for core 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

Access network may refer to:

Market intelligence data may refer to:

Capacity may refer to:

Capability may refer to:

Access infrastructure may refer to:

Network requirements may refer to:

Standards, business and regulatory requirements may include:

Business requirements may refer to:

Technologies may include:

Network elements may include:

Equipment may include:

Supporting documentation may include:

Estimated costs may refer to:

Project scope may include:

Access network deployment rules may refer to:

Practical limitations may include:

Approvals may include: