Field officers, technicians or technical supervisors from carriers, contractors or other services providers apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

This unit applies to switching, transmission and radio networks and the various transmission paths including cable, optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite.

Relevant job roles include designer and installer of NGN. These internet protocol (IP) networks provide fast internet, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and internet protocol TV (IPTV) services.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for project estimate

1.1. Analyse project design obtained from appropriate personnel to determine project requirements according to project plan

1.2. Verify project requirements with customers and project team

1.3. Ascertain impact of time restraints on estimate

1.4. Analyse the impact of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards on planning processes

1.5. Establish availability of all appropriate data and documentation to allow for the completion of the work

2. Estimate resource requirements

2.1. Conduct site inspection to verify design details and project context

2.2. Produce an estimate of type, quantity and schedule of resources required for the project from the project plans

2.3. Prioritise sequence of work appropriate to enterprise needs

2.4. Calculate contractor and employee labour hours required according to project requirements, industrial awards and enterprise policies

2.5. Record estimates of materials, equipment and labour hours according to enterprise guidelines

3. Calculate costing details

3.1. Estimate the amount and type of resources required for successful completion of project including risk management and contingencies

3.2. Calculate costs for resources from current information following standard costing procedures

3.3. Produce a detailed record of all required resources and costing details for project specifications

4. Prepare detailed project plan

4.1. Prepare detailed plan, including specifications for materials, equipment, resources, locations and network routes

4.2. Forward plan and specifications to the appropriate personnel for project implementation

Required skills

analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective solutions

communication skills to:

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

negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors

literacy skills to:

interpret technical specifications, equipment manuals and tenders

write project specifications and detailed project plan

numeracy skills to:

calculate budget requirements and limitations

determine workforce requirements

planning and organisational skills to:

prioritise sequence of work

set out project requirements

problem solving skills to address variations and contract issues

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

technical skills to prepare drafts of detailed plan

Required knowledge

common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment

cost effective solutions in planning

drafting techniques

familiarity with the workplace and industry environment

legislative and environmental impacts including options for green ICT installations

network and transmission equipment

network topologies, interface and interconnect solutions

specific occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

warranty information and contractor work guarantees

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:

estimate and cost resources for a telecommunications project

analyse project design to determine specification options

prepare detailed project plan including specifications for resources and network routes.

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 project specification tasks

review of plans and specifications prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the planning process

review of completed specifications for a project.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief.

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.

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.

Appropriate personnel may include:

planning manager

project coordinator

project manager

project supervisor.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1

Australian building codes and regulations

Australian Standards

enterprise standards

environmental protection

fire regulations

heritage legislation

industrial relations agreements, including awards and enterprise agreements

International standards

local government

manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures

national code

OHS Act

other services and utilities codes of practice and standards:

electricity

gas

water

power company requirements

Privacy Act

spectrum management authority

statutory requirements

Trade Practices Act

traditional land owners.

Data and documentation may include:

design plans

drawings:

detailed drawings

schematic

materials and equipment:

quantity

size

type

project information

schematic diagrams

tender specifications

text.

Resources may include:

equipment

funds

labour

material

plant machinery

skilled support.

Current information may include:

catalogues

industrial award and agreement documents

information sheets

manuals

price lists

technical data

tender and project specifications.

Unit sector

Telecommunications

Project management

This unit contains employability skills.