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Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry

Evaluate networking regulations and legislation for the telecommunications industry

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNPL413
State Code
OCV55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate the impact of deregulation, competition, economic conditions, regulations and legislation on enterprise-specific policies and procedures and its subsequent incorporation into the planning process.It applies to individuals with a range of networking 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 technologies in the industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess economic and political influences on networking regulations and legislation
  • 1.1 Access all legislation governing carriers and service providers in Australia and research the impact of government regulation and deregulation on the networking planning industry
  • 1.2 Assess the influence of economic conditions on the growth and planning of network industries
  • 1.3 Produce a report that evaluates economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises that provide services in networking markets
2. Determine impact of networking regulations and legislation
  • 2.1 Determine the rights of carriers and service providers in installing facilities in Australia
  • 2.2 Identify the method used by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to enforce competitive provisions between service providers
  • 2.3 Review the planning obligations of Universal Service Obligation (USO) and evaluate the accessibility of networking services to individuals and organisations across Australia
  • 2.4 Produce a report outlining the impact of Australian federal legislation on network service planning processes and accessibility
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWE39 ICTNPL409 Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry Unit of competency