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.

CORE UNITS

add topic BSBPMG521A Manage project integration

add topic BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

add topic ICTNPL5071A Develop planning strategies for core network design

add topic ICTNPL5096A Develop planning strategies for access network design

add topic ICTNPL5101A Apply service measures and demand forecasting to products and services planning

add topic ICTNPL5154A Develop planning strategies for building environment design

ELECTIVE UNITS

Education

add topic ICTEDU5025A Develop and deliver training associated with new and modified products

Financial management

add topic BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans

add topic FNSORG506A Prepare financial forecasts and projections

Product skills and advice

add topic ICTPRO5026A Develop training, marketing and sales resources for telecommunications products

Project management

add topic ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief

add topic ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications

add topic ICTPMG6033A Develop a project management plan

Network planning

add topic ICTNPL6029A Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network

Sustainability

add topic ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system

Telecommunications engineering networks

add topic ICTTEN4241A Design network projects

add topic ICTTEN4242A Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements

add topic ICTTEN4243A Prepare design drawings and specifications for telecommunications installations

add topic ICTTEN4244A Estimate and quote for carrier telecommunications equipment installations

add topic ICTTEN5024A Provide consultancy and technical support in the customer premises equipment sector

(Emerging technologies)

add topic ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network

Selecting electives for different outcomes

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.

Commercial business

Core units plus:

add topic BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans

add topic FNSORG506A Prepare financial forecasts and projections.

two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role

Project management

Core units plus:

add topic BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans

add topic ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications

two additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role

Customer focus

Core units plus:

add topic ICTEDU5025A Develop and deliver training associated with new and modified products

add topic 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