Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate risks and new technologies

communication skills to work effectively in a group present information and negotiate project implementation issues

information technology skills for word processing and desktop research

literacy skills to prepare reports and document work

numeracy skills to carry out telecommunications work

problem solving skills to anticipate and respond to issues in project progress

research skills to gather data observe and analyse project issues

Required knowledge

organisational project management policy and procedures

operation of transmitters and receivers

safety management

personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards

precautions required to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

relevant legislation codes regulations and standards

telecommunications system principles and operational procedures

workplace and industry environment

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

research and report on emerging technology for a telecommunications project

prepare an implementation plan with contingency plan and risk analysis

conduct and monitor telecommunications project work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a telecommunications operations site on which a project can be carried out

computers and relevant computer software

relevant legislation codes regulations and standards

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 carrying out project work

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skills

review of reports and implementation plans prepared by the candidate for telecommunications projects

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Plan a transmission network

ICTTEN7193A Plan a transmission network

ICTRFNA Produce a radio link budget

ICTRFN7182A Produce a radio link budget.

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

Authorised personnel may include:

Nature of the project may refer to:

Project specifications may include:

Project resources may include:

Standards may include:

OHS and environmental requirements may refer to:

Hazards may include:

Principles may include: