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Develop planning strategies for core network design

Develop planning strategies for core network design

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNPL501
State Code
AWE36
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop specifications for core networks to be used by network designers. It applies to technical officers or engineers from private and public organisations working in a network planning team, who combine technical skills with broader organisational skills to plan the various core network technologies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate core network requirements and infrastructure capability
  • 1.1 Estimate likely growth in core network use by analysing forecasting market intelligence data on customer demand
  • 1.2 Analyse current traffic and growth trends in edge and backbone networks to forecast traffic growth and capacity demand for the core network
  • 1.3 Compare available capacity, capability and parameters of current core infrastructure deployment against researched demand data to identify infrastructure shortfalls
  • 1.4 Quantify network requirements for any upgrades or network augmentation
  • 1.5 Determine relevant standards and regulatory requirements to be considered in core network planning
  • 1.6 Formulate justification to proceed by analysing business requirements and benefits to the business
2. Prepare strategic plan and scoping document
  • 2.1 Determine appropriate technologies and network elements for core network deployment, including new or alternative solutions to meet business requirements
  • 2.2 Select commercially viable technology compatible with the existing network to deploy with existing and future network
  • 2.3 Prepare a planning document, and supporting documentation with recommendations, that complies with deployment standards and regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Provide estimated costs and schedule for a planning solution
3. Produce project brief
  • 3.1 Evaluate and summarise project scope into required briefing format with supporting documentation, that complies with core network deployment rules
  • 3.2 Plan project delivery to suit business requirements and practical limitations
  • 3.3 Produce core networks specifications with approvals and present to the design section to produce detailed design specifications
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3359 ICTNPL5071A Develop planning strategies for core network design Unit of competency