ICT50513 - Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design
Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design
This qualification reflects the role of an individual involving a technical specialist with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of the core and access network capabilities of the service provider who can:
plan the development of the customer access network infrastructure
plan the development of the core network for the service provider and asset owner
plan network capacity for new technology in products and services
analyse demand data and evaluate network growth and impact on the network.
This qualification prepares individuals for the industry in planning and design for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies.
This is required for the national broadband infrastructure network planning.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors of the industry. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
service provider network planner
service provider network designer
telecommunications planning specialist.
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Subjects
Total number of units = 10
6 core units, plus
4 elective units
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
A maximum of two elective units may be substituted with two units of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package.
The context of this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units.
The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level but they are in no way prescriptive.
two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Customer focus
Core units plus:
ICTEDU5025A Develop and deliver training associated with new and modified products
ICTPRO5026A Develop training, marketing and sales resources for telecommunications products
two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving ICT40510 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning or another relevant accredited Training Package qualification or relevant accredited course
or
providing evidence of competency in the core units required for ICT40510 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning or equivalent units with vocational experience
or
with substantial vocational experience but without a formal qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
For candidates seeking to develop more specialised technical skills and knowledge, the electives selected in ICT50513 Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design should be considered with a view to meeting pathways into ICT60110 Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks or ICT60210 Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering or a range of other Advanced Diploma qualifications or university programs.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
All training programs must be conducted with reference to the regulatory regime of the prevailing statutory authority (currently ACMA).
Employability Skills
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
determining options to rectify faults and discussing them with customer so that necessary action is determined
documenting test methods and results
making a complete check of installation against installation plans
reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation
conveying information to clients, colleagues and other site personnel
providing feedback to customers on operating the equipment
Teamwork
identifying members and roles of team
identifying and contributing to team tasks and goals
recognising and responding positively to conflict within team
working with team members to work with clients and install equipment
relating personal role to the industry
participating in a team structure by identifying team members, tasks and goals and recognising and responding positively to conflict
applying interpersonal skills with clients, employer, supervisors, work associates, team members and other contractors
giving and receiving feedback to assist in meeting team and organisational goals
Problem solving
ranking causes of problems, working from system-wide impacts to specific impacts
diagnosing network security problems to secure the network
identifying barriers to installation and developing strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions
identifying faults or optimisation options
rectifying faults and adjusting system to optimal operation
determining cable routes taking into account building services, safety, industry codes and practices, and customer requirements
following up promptly on difficulties and known problem areas
Initiative and enterprise
prioritising urgent requests and acting according to organisational guidelines
identifying barriers to installation and developing strategies to overcome them within time and budget restrictions
adapting plan to suit specific features of site
identifying issues and possible solutions within established guidelines
interacting with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors keeping a customer focus and considering customer needs
Planning and organising
identifying realistic short and long-term career objectives
planning and provision to meet key dates and milestones
gathering data for the installation of systems and equipment
planning the installation of fibre cable, taking into account technical, scheduling and financial considerations
interpreting design and relating to site characteristics
prioritising work according to organisation guidelines
running a test of network security arrangements
Self-management
identifying realistic short and long-term career objectives
identifying work to be completed
complying with all related WHS requirements and work practices
developing installation plans to ensure minimal disruption to the workplace
checking that tools and equipment are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer specification
relating own role to the industry and establishing own work schedule
using strategies to present a professional image to customers
interpreting and applying relevant regulations and standards
Learning
relating current or intended role to career objectives in a positive manner
giving and receiving feedback to assist in meeting team and organisational goals
making clients aware of opportunities that exist for system upgrades, additional services and training
seeking assistance from team members when necessary
providing suitable training and assessment opportunities for work team members
providing training to customers on system, product, product features and facilities
Technology
checking that tools and equipment are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer specifications
converging many integrated and emerging technologies
testing and measuring of broadband network infrastructure
installing and operating telecommunications equipment and products
installing and operating equipment and products
identifying, replacing or repairing faulty parts and equipment
undertaking relevant acceptance tests and analysing results against specified performance criteria