Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 11:29 AM AWST
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Design network building projects
Design network building projects
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN519
ICTTEN519
State Code
OCV71
OCV71
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to scope requirements, assess land site suitability, arrange site acquisition and produce building design plans for telecommunications network building projects.It applies to individuals working for private and public organisations who combine technical design and organisational skills to apply planning principles for provisioning of the various building projects and technologies within a telecommunications network to meet future customer demands.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Scope design options for network building projects
- 1.1 Obtain project specifications from relevant personnel and determine the nature, purpose and type of network facilities in the project
- 1.2 Analyse project brief and identify design options in compliance with legislation governing carriers in Australia
- 1.3 Evaluate design requirements and determine optimal site selection to house facilities
- 1.4 Arrange an environmental impact study (EIS) to be conducted on the selected site
- 1.5 Confirm that the EIS project requirements assess the suitability of the selected site
2. Evaluate and arrange land acquisition for network building projects
- 2.1 Evaluate EIS findings and determine the suitability of the selected site
- 2.2 Analyse EIS findings and determine potential for land acquisition and purchase in compliance with regulations and legislation
- 2.3 Prepare a report on the EIS
- 2.4 Consult relevant personnel to establish a base for negotiation
3. Analyse area and select design option for network building projects
- 3.1 Investigate physical attributes of the area, environmental impacts and collected data
- 3.2 Prepare field sketch according to enterprise requirements and develop solutions to obvious physical construction impediments
- 3.3 Produce design options that are viable for the enterprise and recommend a preferred option with justifications
- 3.4 Evaluate selection of preferred option and confirm that enterprise business strategy outcomes and policies are satisfied
4. Notify interested parties of network building projects
- 4.1 Assess availability of stakeholders for project implementation and confirm works are within enterprise schedules
- 4.2 Inform relevant personnel of the type, extent and duration of proposed works according to enterprise policy
- 4.3 Obtain required written permission from relevant personnel and forward to those who will carry out the job
5. Produce design plan and documentation for network building projects
- 5.1 Prepare design plan according to enterprise requirements and document required geographical and topological information
- 5.2 Indicate location and specification of works and network equipment in design plan
- 5.3 Specify resources needed to complete the project
- 5.4 Update enterprise information systems according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice
- 5.5 Produce a complete design report and present to relevant personnel for approval
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD18 | ICTTEN502 | Design a telecommunications project | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ4 | ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |