Undertake a telecommunications project

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTPMG7145A, 'Undertake a telecommunications project'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Undertake a telecommunications project' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for a telecommunications project

1.1. Obtain project plan from authorised personnel to identify the nature of the project and project specifications

1.2. Verify location of proposed project work according to the appropriate plans

1.3. Analyse project specifications and research emerging telecommunications technology that may benefit the project

1.4. Consult authorised personnel to finalise the project specifications and obtain agreement

1.5. Source the project resources required, including those for safe work practice

1.6. Prepare contingency plans including any risks that could impact on the project

1.7. Develop project implementation plan according to standards with minimal workplace disruption and obtain agreement from authorised personnel

1.8. Notify authorised personnel of possible network outage where required

2. Carry out the telecommunications project work

2.1. Follow OHS and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer's specifications

2.2. Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite

2.3. Perform the project work phases according to agreed plan and accepted work practice

2.4. Implement project planning principles, including risks that may impact on the project

2.5. Monitor the project to completion to ensure that it is progressing according to plan and risks are minimised

2.6. Report on the implementation phases

3. Clean up work site and complete documentation

3.1. Remove and dispose of project waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements

3.2. Restore changes made to the work area to the customer's satisfaction

3.3. Complete all project documents and present to the customer

3.4. Declare asset ready for commissioning and integration if required

3.5. Notify the customer and obtain signoff