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Produce an ICT network architecture design
Produce an ICT network architecture design
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN6206A
ICTTEN6206A
State Code
D3503
D3503
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compile, and evaluate the business specifications from a client and produce a set of architecture design solutions that will cater for present and future forecast demands.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. Prepare to produce ICT architecture design
- 1.1. Obtain business specifications and business requirements for the client from appropriate person
- 1.2. Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required
- 1.3. Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements
- 1.4. Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives and confirm details with appropriate person
2. Produce the preliminary ICT network architecture design
- 2.1. Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications
- 2.2. Select software solutions to suit business platform
- 2.3. Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint
- 2.4. Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements
3. Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands
- 3.1. Predict forecast traffic demands and the impact on network design from current and future demand requirements
- 3.2. Benchmark the design using expected performance parameters
- 3.3. Review the design based on identification of the likely performance profile (best/worst)
- 3.4. Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products
- 3.5. Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design addressing the business specifications and recommendations
4. Finalise network design and obtain approval
- 4.1. Review the benchmarks and requirements and final design proposed
- 4.2. Determine the support and training requirements needed
- 4.3. Obtain the latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors
- 4.4. Document the network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval
- 4.5. Obtain sign off on final business solution
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.
Business specifications may include:
budget allocation
budget costs estimate
current system functionality
future plan
growth forecast
technical requirements
timeline
user problem statement.
Business requirements may include:
business application
business plan
existing system
mission statement
nature of the business
network or people in the organisation.
Client may include:
external organisations
ICT company
individuals
internal departments
internal employees
service industry.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
ICT network administrator
ICT network manager
ICT support manager
small or medium enterprise (SME) customer
small office home office (SOHO) customer
supervisor.
ICT network may include:
Access Network
broadband network
Core network
customer network
internet
intranet
multimedia
radio
RFID
security
switching
telecommunications
transmission
voice, video and data.
Stakeholders may include:
development team
project team
sponsor
user.
Technical requirements may refer to:
bandwidth
hardware problems
network growth
network security
network traffic congestions
new technologies
power usage
software problems
transmission dropouts
upgrades.
Hardware may include:
cabling network
cellular phone network
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
IT network elements:
gateway
local area network (LAN) switch
router
server
wireless network
multimedia
optical network
radio network
RFID equipment
switching equipment
transmission equipment
voice and data equipment.
Software may include:
commercial
customised software
in-house
network management
operating system
packaged
patches
vendor propriety.
Network elements may include:
add-drop multiplexer
antenna
base station
dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) unit
encoder
IT network elements:
gateway
LAN switch
router
server
wireless network
laser module
optical unit
protocol analyser
receiver
RF unit
RFID unit
splitter
transmitter.
Architecture may include but is not limited to:
carrier network architecture:
Access
billing
broadband
broadcasting
Core
data
optical
wireless
configuration:
large memory model
requests per second
small memory model
database software:
Informix
Ingres, DB2
Microsoft SQL server
mSQL
MySQL
Oracle
SQL server
Sybase
operating system:
Linux
Mac OS
Novell NetWare
Windows.
Impact may refer to:
fewer downtimes
improved efficiency
improved response times
increased return on investment
lower operational costs
more 'user friendly' network.
Performance parameters may include:
attenuation
bandwidth
bit error rate (BER)
congestion
data security
distortion
dropouts
interference
latency
packet loss
phase jitter
polarisation
quality of service - QoS
transmission data rate.
Documentation may include:
audit trails
client training and satisfaction reports
costing details
design report
evaluation report and recommendations
implementation plan
international standards
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standards
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards
Australian standards
naming standards
version control.
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.
Business specifications may include:
budget allocation
budget costs estimate
current system functionality
future plan
growth forecast
technical requirements
timeline
user problem statement.
Business requirements may include:
business application
business plan
existing system
mission statement
nature of the business
network or people in the organisation.
Client may include:
external organisations
ICT company
individuals
internal departments
internal employees
service industry.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
ICT network administrator
ICT network manager
ICT support manager
small or medium enterprise (SME) customer
small office home office (SOHO) customer
supervisor.
ICT network may include:
Access Network
broadband network
Core network
customer network
internet
intranet
multimedia
radio
RFID
security
switching
telecommunications
transmission
voice, video and data.
Stakeholders may include:
development team
project team
sponsor
user.
Technical requirements may refer to:
bandwidth
hardware problems
network growth
network security
network traffic congestions
new technologies
power usage
software problems
transmission dropouts
upgrades.
Hardware may include:
cabling network
cellular phone network
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
IT network elements:
gateway
local area network (LAN) switch
router
server
wireless network
multimedia
optical network
radio network
RFID equipment
switching equipment
transmission equipment
voice and data equipment.
Software may include:
commercial
customised software
in-house
network management
operating system
packaged
patches
vendor propriety.
Network elements may include:
add-drop multiplexer
antenna
base station
dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) unit
encoder
IT network elements:
gateway
LAN switch
router
server
wireless network
laser module
optical unit
protocol analyser
receiver
RF unit
RFID unit
splitter
transmitter.
Architecture may include but is not limited to:
carrier network architecture:
Access
billing
broadband
broadcasting
Core
data
optical
wireless
configuration:
large memory model
requests per second
small memory model
database software:
Informix
Ingres, DB2
Microsoft SQL server
mSQL
MySQL
Oracle
SQL server
Sybase
operating system:
Linux
Mac OS
Novell NetWare
Windows.
Impact may refer to:
fewer downtimes
improved efficiency
improved response times
increased return on investment
lower operational costs
more 'user friendly' network.
Performance parameters may include:
attenuation
bandwidth
bit error rate (BER)
congestion
data security
distortion
dropouts
interference
latency
packet loss
phase jitter
polarisation
quality of service - QoS
transmission data rate.
Documentation may include:
audit trails
client training and satisfaction reports
costing details
design report
evaluation report and recommendations
implementation plan
international standards
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standards
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards
Australian standards
naming standards
version control.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
adapt technologies to specified technical solutions
use site design software and hardware
evaluate client specifications against accepted industry practices
produce technical designs from business specifications
analyse feedback from client and make adjustment to the proposal
produce information that can be shared between businesses
apply design concepts to business solutions
produce technical reports
make recommendations and offer optimum design solutions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites providing:
client functional requirements
business specifications
database software
simulation software
organisational guidelines
network or computer layout
site design software and hardware
information on a range of ICT business solutions.
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:
review of evaluation report prepared by the candidate on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design outlining the business specifications and recommendations
oral or written questioning on required knowledge and skills
evaluation of research methodologies and the final proposal prepared by the candidate outlining solutions and recommendations.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTOPN6128A Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing systems
ICTRFN6171A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks
ICTTEN6169A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
adapt technologies to specified technical solutions
use site design software and hardware
evaluate client specifications against accepted industry practices
produce technical designs from business specifications
analyse feedback from client and make adjustment to the proposal
produce information that can be shared between businesses
apply design concepts to business solutions
produce technical reports
make recommendations and offer optimum design solutions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites providing:
client functional requirements
business specifications
database software
simulation software
organisational guidelines
network or computer layout
site design software and hardware
information on a range of ICT business solutions.
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:
review of evaluation report prepared by the candidate on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design outlining the business specifications and recommendations
oral or written questioning on required knowledge and skills
evaluation of research methodologies and the final proposal prepared by the candidate outlining solutions and recommendations.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTOPN6128A Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing systems
ICTRFN6171A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks
ICTTEN6169A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for convergent cellular mobile networks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWC92 | ICTTEN611 | Produce an ICT network architecture design | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| AWD7 | ICT50415 | Diploma of Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| D570 | ICA50411 | Diploma of Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| AWE2 | ICT50315 | Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration | Qualification |
| D569 | ICA50311 | Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration | Qualification |
| W817 | ICT60110 | Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks | Qualification |
| W818 | ICT60210 | Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |