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Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to cellular mobile networks

Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to cellular mobile networks

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN603
State Code
OCV51
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
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate, analyse and make recommendations at the system design level on antenna installation specifications.It applies to individuals working as technical officers and network engineers who undertake mobile network performance measurements and report on mobile capacity enhancement to senior management.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan to monitor capacity of cellular mobile networks
  • 1.1 Obtain required equipment to monitor capacity of cellular mobile networks from relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Measure traffic levels from network management system
  • 1.3 Obtain approved enterprise plans and identify planned network growth
  • 1.4 Obtain client forecast data from relevant personnel
  • 1.5 Apply identified data against capacity trigger criteria
  • 1.6 Determine coverage and cell parameters of cellular mobile network
2. Make recommendations relating to capacity changes
  • 2.1 Identify requirements for additional capacity
  • 2.2 Recommend changes to frequency parameters and submit to relevant personnel
  • 2.3 Assess capacity of transmission path, switch resources and recommend improvements, noting transmission medium
  • 2.4 Manipulate traffic through switch parameter settings and relieve traffic congestion
  • 2.5 Determine cost of proposed changes and calculate return on investment (ROI)
3. Assess monitor capacity changes of cellular mobile networks
  • 3.1 Organise tests and studies and ensure that increased capacity adequately caters for traffic flow
  • 3.2 Make recommendations for further change to network if increased capacity does not meet required needs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD85 ICTRFN601 Monitor the capacity of and recommend changes to the cellular mobile network Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ4 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification