Required skills

analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective solutions

communication skills to

liaise with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors

literacy skills to

interpret technical specifications equipment manuals and tenders

write project specifications and detailed project plan

numeracy skills to

calculate budget requirements and limitations

determine workforce requirements

planning and organisational skills to

prioritise sequence of work

set out project requirements

problem solving skills to address variations and contract issues

research skills to gain and maintain relevant and current technical product knowledge

technical skills to prepare drafts of detailed plan

Required knowledge

common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment

cost effective solutions in planning

drafting techniques

familiarity with the workplace and industry environment

legislative and environmental impacts including options for green ICT installations

network and transmission equipment

network topologies interface and interconnect solutions

specific occupational health and safety OHS requirements

warranty information and contractor work guarantees

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

estimate and cost resources for a telecommunications project

analyse project design to determine specification options

prepare detailed project plan including specifications for resources and network routes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which projects may be conducted

relevant databases legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation

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 project specification tasks

review of plans and specifications prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the planning process

review of completed specifications for a project

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTPMGA Prepare a project brief

ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief.

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

Appropriate personnel may include:

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Data and documentation may include:

Resources may include:

Current information may include: