Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate technical requirements and produce building specifications

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

problem solving and contingency management skills to adapt technology 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 audit requirements

technical skills to select and compare benefits and limitations of building technologies to offer alternatives

Required knowledge

capability and limitations of the various network technologies to meet present and future needs

costing and funding models

detailed knowledge required to prepare and review the limits of a buildings facilities and services

network equipment requirements to derive buildings specifications

overview knowledge of

network building design

regulations

standards

typical problems and challenges that describe the limitations of the various buildings project work

upgrade knowledge of current building requirements 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

assess building environment requirements to provide network capability for current demands including consideration of merging technological development and product implementation

prepare a scoping document with solutions costing and scheduling recommendations to meet network capability needs and regulatory requirements

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 implementing planning processes

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 the planning for the 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 Access Network design

ICTNPL5096A Develop planning strategies for Access Network design

ICTNPLA Develop planning strategies for core network design

ICTNPL5071A Develop planning strategies for core network 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

Network equipment may include:

Building requirements data may include:

Business requirements may refer to:

Capacities may refer to:

Capabilities may refer to:

Relevant standards may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Estimated costs may include:

Supporting documentation may include:

Project scope may include:

Funding constraints may include:

Approvals may include: