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Evidence Guide: ICTNPL601 - Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network

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ICTNPL601 - Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Gather data related to existing and projected network usage

  1. Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use
  2. Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow
  3. Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications
  4. Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes
Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use

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Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow

Completed
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Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications

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Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes

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Assess need for network growth

  1. Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements
  2. Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network
  3. Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth
Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements

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Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network

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Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth

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Develop network plans

  1. Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process
  2. Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth
  3. Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis, where required, with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan
  4. Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures
Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth

Completed
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Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis, where required, with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan

Completed
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Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather data related to existing and projected network usage

1.1 Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use

1.2 Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow

1.3 Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications

1.4 Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes

2. Assess need for network growth

2.1 Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements

2.2 Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network

2.3 Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth

3. Develop network plans

3.1 Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process

3.2 Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth

3.3 Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis, where required, with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan

3.4 Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather data related to existing and projected network usage

1.1 Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use

1.2 Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow

1.3 Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications

1.4 Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes

2. Assess need for network growth

2.1 Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements

2.2 Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network

2.3 Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth

3. Develop network plans

3.1 Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process

3.2 Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth

3.3 Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis, where required, with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan

3.4 Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures

Evidence of ability to:

gather comprehensive data related to existing and projected network usage

accurately assess need for network growth

develop detailed network plans.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the following general processes of network growth:

cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

project management theory, associated databases and project management software programs

telecommunications industry in Australia

outline economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises

outline economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises

identify relevant financial authorities and delegations

outline the influence of local and international economic conditions on the telecommunications industry

describe typical challenges and limits facing technology today and consideration of future needs

identify relevant legislation

explain the process for collating and writing project briefs, reports and project charters.