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Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network

Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNPL601
State Code
AWE31
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and evaluate forecast data to plan development and growth of the telecommunications network.It applies to individuals with a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in optical telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather data related to existing and projected network usage
  • 1.1 Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use
  • 1.2 Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow
  • 1.3 Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications
  • 1.4 Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes
2. Assess need for network growth
  • 2.1 Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements
  • 2.2 Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network
  • 2.3 Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth
3. Develop network plans
  • 3.1 Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process
  • 3.2 Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth
  • 3.3 Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis, where required, with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan
  • 3.4 Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3363 ICTNPL6029A Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network Unit of competency