Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate the existing physical network infrastructure

communication skills to

interact with enterprise personnel customers and other contractors while maintaining a customer focus and consideration of customer needs

work effectively within a group

liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and business matters

literacy skills to

prepare reports given a specific format

read and interpret technical documentation software and hardware manuals specifications and relevant enterprise policy

numeracy skills to analyse requirements

PC skills to use a word processor to translate enterprise and technology issues into a cloud network solution

planning and organisational skills to

manage and prioritise own work

manage solution elements

break up large project component into a series of smaller project components

problem solving skills to solve domain technology and logistics problems

safety awareness skills to follow all related occupational health and safety OHS requirements and work practices

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to project requirements

technical skills to

prepare a test scenario and test regime for the simulation

resolve system conflict or defects following simulation testing

set up test management schedules and diagnose interface requirements

Required knowledge

analysing infrastructureasaservice components

existing digital switching technology in service provider core network

information required to develop architectural solutions

integration document software

new cloud network technologies

overview knowledge of cloud networking transmission transmitter and receiver architecture and their associated infrastructure

performance and integration requirements

prepare andor interpret technical documentation

protocols as used on the MPLS and infrastructureasaservice

specific knowledge related to network components and their functions

specific organisational requirements relating to the computer systems

typical issues and challenges that occur with system changes

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 the current physical network infrastructures capacity and functionality shortfalls

investigate the application of cloud networks and plan the architectural design

develop components of cloud networking solution for meeting capacity and functionality requirements of the network

assess the risks in using cloud networks to meet capacity and functionality requirements of the network

analyse impact of integration of cloud network solution on the network

prepare a test plan with test scenario and produce a test management schedule

use integration document and software test management tools to replicate issues exhibited in test environment

certify cloud network solution compatibility and compliance

prepare a costbenefit analysis of the cloud network solution

develop a business case for implementation of a cloud network

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site where the application of cloud networks in telecommunications switching may be investigated

software tools currently used in industry

vendor products specifications equipment and enterprise policy required for the activity

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 investigating the application of cloud networks and planning the architectural design

review of reports plans and business case for a cloud network solution prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge of cloud networks

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Produce engineering solutions using numerical computations and simulation

ICTTEN8197A Produce engineering solutions using numerical computations and simulation.

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

Cloud networks refers to:

multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) refers to:

Infrastructure-as-a-service may include:

Integration of cloud network solutions may include:

Test management schedule may include:

Integration document software may include:

Performance evaluation tests may include:

Key features may include: