Required skills

communication skills to liaise with customer to determine needs

literacy skills to

develop integration plan

interpret technical specifications and related documentation

project planning skills to set benchmarks and identify scope

problem solving skills to resolve a predictable range of network problems

numeracy skills to produce IP addressing schemes

technical skills to

configure IP network

dimension network parameters

evaluate competing video over broadband networks

implement and verify

border gateway protocol BGP

enhanced interior gateway routing protocol EIGRP

flash

hypertext transfer protocol HTTP

internet group management protocol IGMP

open shortest path first OSPF

real time streaming protocol RTSP

routing information protocol RIP

web cache communication protocol WCCP operations

implement secure video network

trouble shoot home network performance issues

Required knowledge

competing video delivery over broadband networks

current industryaccepted hardware and software products

IPTV configurations

IPTV protocols and encoding techniques

networking technologies incorporating substantial depth in network operating systems and IP networks

transmission technologies and protocols

video compression formats

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

create and follow implementation plans for IPTV

install relevant network hardware and software

configure and test the IPTV network according to specified guidelines

integrate IPTV to existing network

produce appropriate documentation

implement secure network

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a site where the installation and configuration of an IPTV network may be conducted

equipment currently used in industry

information on different protocols

relevant technical information 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 installing and configuring IPTV in a home network ensuring network security

review of implementation plans outlining integration elements to optimise system performance

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTDREA Integrate customer digital reception equipment

ICTDRE4166A Integrate customer digital reception equipment

ICTDREA Integrate data delivery modes

ICTDRE4167A Integrate data delivery modes

ICTTENA Install and configure internet protocol TV in a service provider network

ICTTEN4215A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a service provider network.

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

OHS requirements may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

IPTV network elements may include:

Customer specific operations may include:

Security measures may include:

Security threats may include:

Essential installation information may include: