Unit of competency Outline
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Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry
Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNPL4150A
ICTNPL4150A
State Code
D3357
D3357
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/01/2011
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
18/01/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess the impact of deregulation, competition, economic conditions, regulations and legislation on enterprise-specific policies and procedures and its subsequent incorporation into the planning process.Internal and external influences affect all planning decisions regarding the planning and development of the access network.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate economic and political influences on the telecommunications industry in Australia
- 1.1. Research the impact of deregulation and competition in the telecommunications industry on planning priorities of competing service providers in Australia due to the different federal government policies
- 1.2. Assess the influence of local and international economic conditions on the growth of the industry that would impact on the planning justification for a new network
- 1.3. Evaluate and produce a report on the economic and political influences upon public and commercial enterprises providing services in a competitive telecommunications market of fast changing technologies
2. Evaluate impact of key regulation and legislation on the telecommunications industry
- 2.1. Access the legislations that govern carriers in Australia to determine the rights of carriers and service providers in installing facilities under Commonwealth legislation
- 2.2. Use the Telecommunications Industry Regulatory Accounting Framework (RAF) to determine the method used by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in enforcing competitive provisions between service providers
- 2.3. Evaluate the impact on planning of services by the obligation placed by Universal Service Obligation (USO) on service providers to ensure that services are reasonably accessible to all people in Australia on an equitable basis
- 2.4. Produce a summary report evaluating the impact by the legislations on the planning process of Access Networks and plan strategies to facilitate network planning
3. Apply internal financial compliance
- 3.1. Use an enterprise-specific investment management system (IMS) to create on the spot reports for performance measurement of an existing planning project against the business plan
- 3.2. Produce a report of planning work activities incorporating enterprise-specific policies and procedures underpinned by regulatory and compliance obligations
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Planning priorities may be driven by:
customer demand
legislative requirements
marketing initiatives
network conditions
revenue projections.
Planning may refer to:
network change
network growth
network reduction
sites, buildings and structures.
Legislations may include
ACCC
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) legislations
Telecommunications Act 1997
Telecommunications Industry Regulatory Framework (RAF)
Telecommunications ombudsman
Trade Practices Act
USO.
Business plan may refer to:
activities
finance
labour
material
planning resource commitment.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Planning priorities may be driven by:
customer demand
legislative requirements
marketing initiatives
network conditions
revenue projections.
Planning may refer to:
network change
network growth
network reduction
sites, buildings and structures.
Legislations may include
ACCC
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) legislations
Telecommunications Act 1997
Telecommunications Industry Regulatory Framework (RAF)
Telecommunications ombudsman
Trade Practices Act
USO.
Business plan may refer to:
activities
finance
labour
material
planning resource commitment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
produce an evaluation report on the economic and political influences on the telecommunications industry in Australia
produce an evaluation report on the impact of key regulation and legislation on the telecommunications industry
produce a summary report evaluating the impact by the legislations on the planning process of Access Networks.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
relevant legislations, planning processes and Telecommunications Industry Regulatory Accounting Framework (RAF)
planning tools, enterprise-specific investment management system (IMS), relevant databases, licensing requirements and other related procedures.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
review of evaluation and summary reports completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplaces and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures
ICTNPL4151A Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
produce an evaluation report on the economic and political influences on the telecommunications industry in Australia
produce an evaluation report on the impact of key regulation and legislation on the telecommunications industry
produce a summary report evaluating the impact by the legislations on the planning process of Access Networks.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
relevant legislations, planning processes and Telecommunications Industry Regulatory Accounting Framework (RAF)
planning tools, enterprise-specific investment management system (IMS), relevant databases, licensing requirements and other related procedures.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
review of evaluation and summary reports completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplaces and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures
ICTNPL4151A Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE39 | ICTNPL409 | Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W814 | ICT50310 | Diploma of Telecommunications Management | Qualification |
| W810 | ICT40510 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning | Qualification |