Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTPMG4152A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage the delivery of network infrastructure

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTPMG4152A - Manage the delivery of network infrastructure
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the delivery of network infrastructure. It includes scoping the project, developing a project brief and managing the project.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Network engineering staff or senior technical officers with appropriate project management roles and authority to direct the activities of installation staff, building workers, contractors, manufacturers and vendors apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.This unit applies to projects associated with access and core Networks, including switching and transmission via optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Project management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Scope network infrastructure requirements
  • Determine the requirements of the project from client and approved network plan
  • Assess current access network conditions to determine existing network capacity and capability
  • Analyse site survey data and geographical information where necessary to assess suitability of site to design requirements
  • Assess risk of barriers to plan realisation to enure delivery of network infrastructure project is achievable
  • Analyse the impact on planning of relevant legislation and associated operational codes
  • Produce a scoping document with consideration to new technology or technology features required in the project
       
Element: Develop project brief
  • Develop planning options considering current and new technology, facilities, features, present and future needs
  • Conduct cost-benefit studies to guide decision making processes according to sound business practice
  • Discuss project brief with the customer, as required, and obtain approval of planning options
  • Produce planning specifications relating to location, route, area, product and/or platform
  • Estimate timing, costing and an operating budget according to enterprise policy
  • Prepare the final project brief and present to operational staff for implementation
       
Element: Manage the project
  • Define the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within the terms of the project
  • Establish a reporting and communications line to ensure project is effectively managed
  • Review and continually monitor progress of the project against deliverables and timelines and invoke contingencies if required
  • Complete project documents in line with enterprise standards and guidelines
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

scope network infrastructure requirements

analyse and document considerations in project specifications

analyse impact of legislative and environmental conditions to project plan

prepare project brief outlining specifications, timeframes, costing and operating budget

manage the delivery of network infrastructure to completion.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites on which projects may be conducted

relevant databases, 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 undertaking delivery of network infrastructure including scoping the project, developing a project brief an managing delivery

review of project brief prepared by the candidate outlining specifications, timeframes, costing and operating budget

review of report prepared by the candidate outlining monitoring processes and contingency plan

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of network infrastructures and project planning.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTEN4050A Install and configure a wireless mesh network

ICTTEN4126A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network

ICTTEN4211A Design, install and configure an internetwork.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analysis skills to:

analyse site survey data

assess current Access Network capacity and capability

communications skills to liaise and negotiate with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

literacy skills to produce:

contingency plan

planning specifications

project brief

scoping document

numeracy skills to conduct cost-benefit analysis

planning and organisational skills to:

plan efficient work schedules

plan location route area, product and platform

prioritise and organise own work

problem solving skills to account for unexpected variations to requirements

research skills to gain and maintain relevant and current technical product knowledge

Required knowledge

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) licensing requirements

common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment

computer operation

familiarity with the workplace and industry environment

industry cabling practices

leasing versus purchase options

legislative and environmental impacts, including options for green ICT installations

network and transmission equipment

network topologies, interface and interconnect solutions

occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures

performance parameters and typical faults in equipment and related connection and transmission media, and various test equipment types

project management

telecommunications components and assemblies

warranty information and contractor work guarantees

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.

Site survey data may include:

building availability or capacity

earthing requirements

environmental impact

geological and land surveys

line of sight data

power availability

regulatory and statutory requirements

site availability

site ownership and acquisition data

weather conditions.

Barriers to plan realisation may include:

building availability

community opposition

environmental considerations

financial constraints

government policy

heritage legislation restrictions

land acquisition problems

planning approvals

technology availability.

Relevant legislation and associated operational codes may include:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

Australian building codes and regulations

cabling security codes and regulations

compliance with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements for underground, aerial, Category 5 or Category 6, 6A, 7 or 7A and unshielded twisted pairs (UTP)

Environmental Protection Acts

fire regulations

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards

mining legislation

noise abatement and heritage legislation

OHS

relevant international standards

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006, and AS/ACIF S009:2006

Trade Practices Act.

Scoping document may include:

barriers to plan realisation

existing network capacity and capability

recommendations with changes to original specifications

survey findings.

Project brief may include:

contingency plan

management and reporting systems

project description

project parameters

relevant maps

resources required to complete project

risk analysis

scheduling data

sketch plan

suggested parallel activities.

Project documentsmay include:

details of contingency plan

monitoring details

project briefs

project update information

reporting documents.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine the requirements of the project from client and approved network plan 
Assess current access network conditions to determine existing network capacity and capability 
Analyse site survey data and geographical information where necessary to assess suitability of site to design requirements 
Assess risk of barriers to plan realisation to enure delivery of network infrastructure project is achievable 
Analyse the impact on planning of relevant legislation and associated operational codes 
Produce a scoping document with consideration to new technology or technology features required in the project 
Develop planning options considering current and new technology, facilities, features, present and future needs 
Conduct cost-benefit studies to guide decision making processes according to sound business practice 
Discuss project brief with the customer, as required, and obtain approval of planning options 
Produce planning specifications relating to location, route, area, product and/or platform 
Estimate timing, costing and an operating budget according to enterprise policy 
Prepare the final project brief and present to operational staff for implementation 
Define the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within the terms of the project 
Establish a reporting and communications line to ensure project is effectively managed 
Review and continually monitor progress of the project against deliverables and timelines and invoke contingencies if required 
Complete project documents in line with enterprise standards and guidelines 

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