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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

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

communication skills to discuss project brief with the customer

learning skills to

develop and study planning options considering present and future needs

identify barriers to plan realisation

literacy skills to write project briefs

numeracy skills to

analyse site survey data

develop cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

undertake costbenefit studies to inform the decisionmaking process

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

problemsolving skills to

address and analyse specific customer requirements

assess current access network conditions

research skills to

analyse impact on planning processes

establish cabling requirements

evaluate requirements of relevant legislation and associated operational codes

inspect installed equipment

obtain and evaluate information relating to new technology or technology features

obtain geographical information

technical skills to apply the three phases of project management to the project brief

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of

content and format of project briefs reports and charters

procedures for developing cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

project management software systems

telecommunications carrier infrastructure

theory of project management

overview knowledge of

current and emerging challenges facing technology

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

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

manufacturer requirements for safe operation of equipment

procedures for responding to typical issues and challenges that occur on site including

obtaining access

problematic weather

safety management

vegetation and mud

waste management

Evidence Required

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

evaluate existing infrastructure on an installation site

integrate existing infrastructure into an installation design

develop design specifications for an installation project

engage stakeholders and carriers in design approval process

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a network planning area systems and deployment rules and standards

relevant databases licensing requirements and other siterelated procedures

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 an assessment of an access network

review of documents prepared by the candidate capturing the network design requirements for a range of project types

review of solutions developed by the candidate that address network shortfalls

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning the access network

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTNPLA Plan the deployment of access network architectures

ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures

ICTNPLA Evaluate the capability of access networks

ICTNPL4109A Evaluate the capability of access networks.

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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Carrier network systems may refer to:	broadband: wireless fidelity (WiFi) world interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) copper: coaxial hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) twisted-pair digital services: asymmetrical digital subscriber lines (ADSL) digital subscriber lines (DSL) internet protocol (IP) network: computer IP private branch exchange (IP PBX) internet protocol TV (IPTV) voice over internet protocol (VoIP) optical: fibre to the x (FTTx) fibre to the node (FTTN) fibre to the premises (FTTP) HFC point-to-point network point-to-multipoint network wireless networks: cellular microwave radio satellite.
Network information systems may include:	network management databases for: capacity assessment data network performance data traffic dimensioning data network management tools.
Planning data may relate to:	current and proposed network growth demographic growth traffic quantity and flow.
Barriers to planned network extensions may include:	building availability environmental considerations financial constraints government policy heritage legislation restrictions land acquisition constraints material availability planning approvals technology availability.
Existing network may include:	access network technology and exchange switching and transmission systems boundaries between access and inter-exchange networks.
Relevant legislation may include:	Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standard TS 14 Australian standards applying to radiation hazards heritage legislation industrial awards and conditions International Standards ISO 9001:2008 International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations National Parks Act Privacy Act state, territory and federal Environment Acts Telecommunications Act and relevant codes WHS.
Planning parameters may relate to:	network criteria cover: network change network growth network reduction sites, buildings and structures organisational policies, procedures and guidelines planning priorities driven by: customer demand enterprise policy legislative requirements marketing initiatives network conditions revenue projections planning processes, documented within enterprise process manuals.
Project plan may include:	activities finance labour materials.