Required skills

analytical skills to identify details relating to the project from the approved network plan

communication skills to discuss project brief with enterprise personnel customers and other contractors

literacy skills to write project briefs

numeracy skills to

analyse site survey data

cost estimates and operate budgets according to enterprise policy

undertake cost and benefit studies as a guide to the decision making process

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

problem solving skills to

address and analyse specific customer requirements

assess current access network conditions

research skills to

analyse impacts on planning processes

obtain and study information relating to new technology or technology features

obtain geographical information

study relevant legislation and associated operational codes

technical skills to

apply the three phases of project management to complete the project brief

develop and study planning options considering present and future needs

identify barriers to plan realisation

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of

cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

project management theory associated databases and project management software programs

telecommunications industry in Australia

overview knowledge of

economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises

financial authorities and delegations

influence of the local and international economic conditions on the telecommunications industry

typical challenges and limits facing technology today and the consideration of future needs

relevant legislation

specific knowledge of collating and writing project briefs reports and project charters

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

gather data related to existing and projected network usage

assess need for network growth

develop network plans

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

data from organisations involved in planning initiatives

a range of software currently used in industry

relevant regulations specifications that impact on forecasting activities

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 planning tasks

review of data gathered reports and project plans prepared by the candidate for planning the development and growth of telecommunication networks

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning the development telecommunications networks

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTNPLA Forecast service demand

ICTNPL6030A Forecast service demand.

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

Market intelligence may include:

Demand data may be:

New and emerging technologies may be obtained from:

Relevant legislation may include:

Planning can relate to:

Specifications may include:

Barriers may include: