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Undertake a telecommunications project
Undertake a telecommunications project
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPMG7145B
ICTPMG7145B
State Code
WI900
WI900
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a telecommunications project. It requires research and planning to cover an extensive range of complexities and technologies.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for a telecommunications project
- 1.1 Obtain project plan from authorised personnel to identify the nature of the project and project specifications
- 1.2 Verify location of proposed project work according to the appropriate plans
- 1.3 Analyse project specifications and research emerging telecommunications technology that may benefit the project
- 1.4 Consult authorised personnel to finalise the project specifications and obtain agreement
- 1.5 Source and work with allocated project resources as required, including those for safe work practices
- 1.6 Prepare contingency plans, including any risks that could impact on the project
- 1.7 Develop implementation plan for ICT products and solutions according to standards with minimal workplace disruption and obtain agreement from authorised personnel
- 1.8 Notify authorised personnel of possible network outage where required
2. Carry out the telecommunications project work
- 2.1 Follow OHS and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer specifications
- 2.2 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on work site
- 2.3 Perform project work phases according to agreed plan and accepted work practice
- 2.4 Implement project planning principles, including risks that may impact on the project
- 2.5 Monitor the project to completion to ensure that it is progressing according to plan and risks are minimised
- 2.6 Report on the implementation phases
3. Clean up work site and complete documentation
- 3.1 Remove and dispose of project waste and debris from work site according to environmental requirements as required
- 3.2 Restore changes made to the work area to the customer’s satisfaction as required
- 3.3 Complete all project documents and present to the customer
- 3.4 Declare asset ready for commissioning and integration if required
- 3.5 Notify the customer and obtain sign-off
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.
Authorised personnel may include:
consultant
contractor
network administrator
project manager.
Nature of the project may refer to:
equipment type:
computing
networking
optical
radio
switching
transmission
functional type:
building and construction
cabling
customer project
network
planning
service provider project
services
operational type:
service provisioning
switching
transmission
project type:
installation upgrade
maintenance
new installation.
Project specifications may include:
budget
outage requirements
preferred vendor and vendor product
project plan
service level agreements
specific customer requirements
timelines
urgency.
Project resources may include:
documentation:
installation manuals
manufacturer’s instructions
testing procedures
vendor recommendations
funding
labour
major equipment and materials:
building provisioning
computer networking equipment
power management
radio and optical equipment
safety equipment and personal protective equipment
switching and transmission
test equipment:
communication system analysers
digital analysers
local area network (LAN) Cat tester
laptop computer
optical testers
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR )
protocol analysers
radio frequency (RF) test sets
spectrum analysers
time
tools:
anti-static testers
hand
power
soldering irons.
Standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations relating to functional earthing
ACMA Standards TS 14
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian standards applying to radiation hazards
AS 3901 and AS 3902
cabling security codes and regulations
Environment Protection Acts
heritage legislation
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendations
OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
OHS and environmental requirements may refer to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need to decommission and isolate work site and lines before beginning work
personal protective equipment:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
safe working, practices such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Hazards may include:
optical cable
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR)
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural and other gas build-up
needle stick injury
RF equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services
vermin.
Principles may include:
best practice
budget control
business continuity
complete and review
return on investment
service level agreements
waste minimisation.
Authorised personnel may include:
consultant
contractor
network administrator
project manager.
Nature of the project may refer to:
equipment type:
computing
networking
optical
radio
switching
transmission
functional type:
building and construction
cabling
customer project
network
planning
service provider project
services
operational type:
service provisioning
switching
transmission
project type:
installation upgrade
maintenance
new installation.
Project specifications may include:
budget
outage requirements
preferred vendor and vendor product
project plan
service level agreements
specific customer requirements
timelines
urgency.
Project resources may include:
documentation:
installation manuals
manufacturer’s instructions
testing procedures
vendor recommendations
funding
labour
major equipment and materials:
building provisioning
computer networking equipment
power management
radio and optical equipment
safety equipment and personal protective equipment
switching and transmission
test equipment:
communication system analysers
digital analysers
local area network (LAN) Cat tester
laptop computer
optical testers
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR )
protocol analysers
radio frequency (RF) test sets
spectrum analysers
time
tools:
anti-static testers
hand
power
soldering irons.
Standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations relating to functional earthing
ACMA Standards TS 14
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian standards applying to radiation hazards
AS 3901 and AS 3902
cabling security codes and regulations
Environment Protection Acts
heritage legislation
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendations
OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
OHS and environmental requirements may refer to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need to decommission and isolate work site and lines before beginning work
personal protective equipment:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
safe working, practices such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Hazards may include:
optical cable
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR)
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural and other gas build-up
needle stick injury
RF equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services
vermin.
Principles may include:
best practice
budget control
business continuity
complete and review
return on investment
service level agreements
waste minimisation.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
research and report on emerging technology for a telecommunications project
prepare an implementation plan with contingency plan and risk analysis
conduct and monitor telecommunications project work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a telecommunications operations site on which a project can be carried out
computers and relevant computer software
relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate carrying out project work
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skills
review of reports and implementation plans prepared by the candidate for telecommunications projects.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN7182B Produce a radio link budget
ICTTEN7193B Plan a transmission network.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
research and report on emerging technology for a telecommunications project
prepare an implementation plan with contingency plan and risk analysis
conduct and monitor telecommunications project work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a telecommunications operations site on which a project can be carried out
computers and relevant computer software
relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate carrying out project work
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skills
review of reports and implementation plans prepared by the candidate for telecommunications projects.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTRFN7182B Produce a radio link budget
ICTTEN7193B Plan a transmission network.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE03 | ICTPMG803 | Undertake a telecommunications project | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W819 | ICT70110 | Graduate Certificate In Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |