Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, design, construct and manage access, building or core telecommunications networks.
It applies to individuals working as technical officers, communications workers or engineers, from private and public organisations who plan, design and manage access, building and core network technologies for a service provider.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse different types of network technologies | 1.1 Review available network technologies and compare them for application to the expansion or augmentation of network services 1.2 Examine various techniques for access networks to provide service to green fields, brown fields and rehabilitation projects 1.3 Examine various techniques for building and core networks to provide for new service, capacity expansion and equipment recovery projects 1.4 Determine the type of network by accessing and using network information sources 1.5 Produce a brief on how network architecture components relate to the larger network and their impact on the work 1.6 Develop an installation activity schedule to minimise workplace disruption and according to relevant regulation and standards 1.7 Evaluate equipment type and technologies to be considered to determine availability and compatibility with existing network equipment |
2. Apply deployment and construction practices for network technologies | 2.1 Review conduit and jointing chamber standards and practices for the access network 2.2 Examine standards, practices and requirements for locating telecommunications infrastructure in the access network 2.3 Examine standards, practices and requirements for locating and standing racks and cabinets and supporting infrastructure 2.4 Examine capacity and practices for cabling and patching of twisted pair, coax and fibre distribution frames |
3. Review network standards and prepare draft design | 3.1 Review client's network deployment rules and apply to a network design 3.2 Produce preliminary plan or design on deployment of the network that maintains integrity of access, building or core networks 3.3 Establishing a solution for unforeseen problems through discussions with appropriate personnel, with consideration to job specifications, safety and enterprise procedures to establish a solution 3.4 Review plan to ensure it complies with all applicable standards and codes required when working on network, and where appropriate make adjustments 3.5 Produce final design including recommendations agreed with customer |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of ability to:
identify the most suitable network technology to be deployed for a given requirement
apply established planning, design or management techniques for project deployment
produce a design, which is compliant to the techniques, rules and standards of the deployed network.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline the following features of a telecommunications network:
architecture and geographical categorisations
information sources
technology and equipment
capacity and capability management
capacity limitation of various platforms
commercial considerations of access network deployment
compatibility issues of technology and equipment
currency of technology and equipment use
enterprise deployment rules and rational
exemption process criteria
major equipment components of a modern access architecture
monitoring techniques to manage the access network
network topologies
product capability and availability allowable within an access network
telecommunications access networks issues and challenges
telecommunications legislation, acts and regulations
identify and describe key features of common telecommunications networks.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:
network planning, design and other site-related documentation
equipment specifications
live network of training facilities with simulated network organisational guidelines
relevant standards and practices documentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.4, 1.6, 3.3 | Recognises and interprets technical and non-technical documentation to incorporate important information in designs |
Writing | 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 | Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to document technical requirements and procedures |
Oral Communication | 3.3 | Liaises with appropriate personnel about technical and operational requirements using specific and relevant language Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Navigate the world of work | 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4 | Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities and practices relevant to own work Recognises and follows organisational procedures protocols and meets expectations associated with own role |
Interacts with others | 3.3 | Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 1.7, 3.3 | Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making slight adjustments if necessary and addressing some unexpected issues Takes responsibility for routine decision-making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account Diagnoses and implements standard solutions to unexpected situations based on safety requirements and specified work outcomes Reflects on ways digital systems and tools are used to achieve work goals, and recognises strategic and operational applications |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering