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Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the cellular mobile network

Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the cellular mobile network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN601
State Code
AWD85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate, analyse and make recommendations at the system design level on antenna installation specifications.It applies to individuals working as technical officers and engineers who undertake mobile network performance measurements and report on mobile capacity enhancement to senior management. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor capacity of cellular mobile network
  • 1.1 Monitor traffic levels from network management system
  • 1.2 Use approved enterprise plans to identify planned network growth
  • 1.3 Obtain client forecast data from marketing
  • 1.4 Apply identified data against capacity trigger criteria
  • 1.5 Determine coverage and cell parameters
2. Make recommendations relating to capacity changes
  • 2.1 Identify requirements for additional capacity
  • 2.2 Recommend changes or additions to frequency parameters and submit to planning personnel
  • 2.3 Assess capacity of transmission path, switch resources and recommend improvements, noting transmission medium
  • 2.4 Manipulate traffic through switch parameter settings as a means of relieving traffic congestion
  • 2.5 Determine cost of proposed changes and undertake studies of appropriate return on investment (RoI)
3. Assess capacity changes
  • 3.1 Organise tests and studies to ensure that increased capacity adequately caters for traffic flow
  • 3.2 Make recommendations for further change to network should increased capacity not meet need
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI905 ICTRFN6098B Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the cellular mobile network Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV51 ICTRFN603 Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to cellular mobile networks Unit of competency