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Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate

Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNPL410
State Code
AWE38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan access networks delivering voice, data and video services to customers, and involves the collation and evaluation of data relating to network shortfalls and projected usage, leading to the development of solutions and ultimately network plans for an estate.It applies to individuals with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of core and access network capabilities of the service provider. It prepares individuals for entry into planning and design for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies within the industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather data on network usage for planning activity
  • 1.1 Determine the type of access network by accessing and using network information sources
  • 1.2 Collect planning data using network information sources to determine network trends
  • 1.3 Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine availability and compatibility with existing network equipment
  • 1.4 Access relevant legislation and associated regulatory and operational codes
2. Evaluate need for network growth
  • 2.1 Evaluate capacity of the existing network to absorb planned growth
  • 2.2 Identify need and likely timing of necessary network increments
  • 2.3 Assess new or alternate technologies to rectify network shortfall
  • 2.4 Identify barriers relating to planned network extensions impacting planning the network realisation
  • 2.5 Assess the impact of not meeting network shortfall needs and long term ramifications on the business
3. Develop solution and network plan to address network shortfall
  • 3.1 Review overall planning parameters prior to commencement of the planning process to produce forecasts for specific network area and cost-benefit analysis
  • 3.2 Establish the optimum solution to address network shortfall with justification for the proposal
  • 3.3 Determine project details and ascertain preliminary costing and resource requirements
  • 3.4 Determine availability of required technology or technology features within the specified timeframe
  • 3.5 Produce a specific network plan with solution and recommendations for anticipated projects for approval according to enterprise procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3358 ICTNPL4151A Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate Unit of competency