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Plan the deployment of core network
Plan the deployment of core network
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNPL4113A
ICTNPL4113A
State Code
D3355
D3355
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan the deployment of core network for a telecommunications service provider. It includes use and consideration of core network deployment data, technology, equipment, capacity management and network management information sources. Core networks use convergent internet protocol (IP) based technologies with conventional technologies.The plan may be for a new installation or upgrade of capacity or technology for existing network or subsystem for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).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. Scope the project
- 1.1. Prepare for work according to site specific safety requirements and enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures
- 1.2. Determine the type of core network by accessing and using network information sources
- 1.3. Produce a brief showing how core network architecture components relate to the larger network and their impact on the work
- 1.4. Evaluate the equipment type and technologies to be considered to determine availability and compatibility with existing network equipment
- 1.5. Obtain resources and equipment needed for the work according to enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety
- 1.6. Assess the capacity limitation of platforms in the context of the work to ensure maximum network performance
- 1.7. Determine product capability and calculate allowable capacity of the core network to allow for network growth
2. Produce deployment plan for a core network
- 2.1. Assess demand for the core network using key geographic, demographic, forecast and bandwidth data
- 2.2. Identify key parameters of the core network to be measured for capacity management
- 2.3. Produce a preliminary deployment plan for the core network using architectural principles and assessed demand to maintain integrity of the core network
- 2.4. Assess the additional planning requirements for voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and wireless voice networks from voice networks, and for hosting and content distribution networks from media and content network
- 2.5. Create a financial business case for the deployment of the core network based on assessed demand to justify a return on investment (RoI) and operational costs
- 2.6. Discuss unexpected situations with appropriate personnel, with consideration to job specifications, safety and enterprise procedures to establish a solution
3. Complete work and report its impact on network performance
- 3.1. Produce final deployment plan including recommendations agreed with the customer
- 3.2. Provide a report on network monitoringtechniques used to manage the network to ensure the network is performing at optimum level
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.
Core network may include:
billing
broadband
data
Ethernet
media and content
network management
NGN delivering multiple services:
broadband access
data transfer
IPTV
mobile data
mobile telephony
multimedia
video
VoIP
switching
transport - synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)
voice.
Core network architecture components may include:
Ethernet network:
gateways
LAN switch
layer 3 switches
routers
servers
transmission equipment
VLANS
HFC cable edge network:
ADM
broadband amplifier
cable modems
DSLAMS
fibre network
multiplexer
IP networks:
gateways
routers
servers
switches
media and content network:
central processing unit (CPU)
media managers
multiplexers
routers
servers
MPLS network:
access
backbone
edge routers
L2 and L3 switches
MPLS protocols
routing protocols
SDH transport:
add-drop multiplexers (ADM)
SDH switch
STM-1
VoIP and wireless voice network:
access points
adapters
antennas
gateways
routers
servers
switches
voice managers.
Equipment type may include:
IP based
IP networking
multiplexers
network management
optical
protocol analysers
switching
transmission
transport
virtual
wireless.
Technologies may include:
adaptive
digital
IP technologies
NGN
optical
self healing
wireless.
Resources may include:
diagnostic tools
equipment
hardware equipment
installation manuals
installation platforms
labour
materials
PC tools
safety equipment
software
test equipment
tools.
Enterprise procedures may include:
asset registration
compliance
preferred suppliers
preferred vendors
procurement agreements
purchase requisition
service level agreements.
Parameters of the core network may include:
for an ADSL network:
bandwidth utilisation of broadband remote access server (BRAS)-digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) trunks
bandwidth utilisation of BRAS- layer2 network protocol network server (LNS) trunks
BRAS memory and CPU load
number of available BRAS ports
number of IP addresses in use
number of point-to-point protocol (PPP) sessions in use
for a HFC cable broadband network:
cable modem termination system (CMTS) memory and CPU load
IP address availability
number of services connected to a segment
upstream and downstream bandwidth utilisation
for an IP or MPLS Data network:
available and utilised bandwidth and ports
network latency
packet loss rates
router or switch card slots available
router or switch CPU load
router or switch memory
for a media and content hosting and distribution network:
available and utilised bandwidth
available and utilised ports
router CPU load
router memory
router slots available
for a metropolitan Ethernet network:
available and utilised bandwidth
available and utilised ports
available and utilised VLANs
packet loss rates
switch card slots available
switch CPU load
switch memory
for an SDH network:
bandwidth provisioned
number of ADMS connected to a ring
number of card slots and ports available
number of circuits provisioned
for a voice network:
echo cancellation considerations
quality of service (QoS) and measure of service (MOS)
network jitter
network latency
packet loss rate
signalling capacity
traffic:
available and utilised bandwidth
available and utilised ports
number and duration of calls.
Network monitoringtechniques may include:
alarms
customer complaints
databases
fault reports
network management
network operations reports
network performance reports
traffic monitoring.
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.
Core network may include:
billing
broadband
data
Ethernet
media and content
network management
NGN delivering multiple services:
broadband access
data transfer
IPTV
mobile data
mobile telephony
multimedia
video
VoIP
switching
transport - synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)
voice.
Core network architecture components may include:
Ethernet network:
gateways
LAN switch
layer 3 switches
routers
servers
transmission equipment
VLANS
HFC cable edge network:
ADM
broadband amplifier
cable modems
DSLAMS
fibre network
multiplexer
IP networks:
gateways
routers
servers
switches
media and content network:
central processing unit (CPU)
media managers
multiplexers
routers
servers
MPLS network:
access
backbone
edge routers
L2 and L3 switches
MPLS protocols
routing protocols
SDH transport:
add-drop multiplexers (ADM)
SDH switch
STM-1
VoIP and wireless voice network:
access points
adapters
antennas
gateways
routers
servers
switches
voice managers.
Equipment type may include:
IP based
IP networking
multiplexers
network management
optical
protocol analysers
switching
transmission
transport
virtual
wireless.
Technologies may include:
adaptive
digital
IP technologies
NGN
optical
self healing
wireless.
Resources may include:
diagnostic tools
equipment
hardware equipment
installation manuals
installation platforms
labour
materials
PC tools
safety equipment
software
test equipment
tools.
Enterprise procedures may include:
asset registration
compliance
preferred suppliers
preferred vendors
procurement agreements
purchase requisition
service level agreements.
Parameters of the core network may include:
for an ADSL network:
bandwidth utilisation of broadband remote access server (BRAS)-digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) trunks
bandwidth utilisation of BRAS- layer2 network protocol network server (LNS) trunks
BRAS memory and CPU load
number of available BRAS ports
number of IP addresses in use
number of point-to-point protocol (PPP) sessions in use
for a HFC cable broadband network:
cable modem termination system (CMTS) memory and CPU load
IP address availability
number of services connected to a segment
upstream and downstream bandwidth utilisation
for an IP or MPLS Data network:
available and utilised bandwidth and ports
network latency
packet loss rates
router or switch card slots available
router or switch CPU load
router or switch memory
for a media and content hosting and distribution network:
available and utilised bandwidth
available and utilised ports
router CPU load
router memory
router slots available
for a metropolitan Ethernet network:
available and utilised bandwidth
available and utilised ports
available and utilised VLANs
packet loss rates
switch card slots available
switch CPU load
switch memory
for an SDH network:
bandwidth provisioned
number of ADMS connected to a ring
number of card slots and ports available
number of circuits provisioned
for a voice network:
echo cancellation considerations
quality of service (QoS) and measure of service (MOS)
network jitter
network latency
packet loss rate
signalling capacity
traffic:
available and utilised bandwidth
available and utilised ports
number and duration of calls.
Network monitoringtechniques may include:
alarms
customer complaints
databases
fault reports
network management
network operations reports
network performance reports
traffic monitoring.
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:
gather data from information sources and evaluate how the data relates to the core network
source major equipment and technologies used in a core network and detail their compatibilities
plan the deployment of a core network including management and monitoring techniques
produce a deployment plan for a core network with recommendations for the customer.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
network design documentation and other site related documentation
equipment specifications
live network or training facilities
organisational guidelines
networked computers
networked telecommunications components.
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 planning the deployment of a core network
review of reports completed by the candidate for different core networks
review of final deployment plan prepared by the candidate outlining recommendations for the customer
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning various core networks.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL4112A Evaluate core network architectures.
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:
gather data from information sources and evaluate how the data relates to the core network
source major equipment and technologies used in a core network and detail their compatibilities
plan the deployment of a core network including management and monitoring techniques
produce a deployment plan for a core network with recommendations for the customer.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
network design documentation and other site related documentation
equipment specifications
live network or training facilities
organisational guidelines
networked computers
networked telecommunications components.
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 planning the deployment of a core network
review of reports completed by the candidate for different core networks
review of final deployment plan prepared by the candidate outlining recommendations for the customer
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning various core networks.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL4112A Evaluate core network architectures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE41 | ICTNPL407 | Plan the deployment of core network | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J821 | ICT40713 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design | Qualification |
| W810 | ICT40510 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Planning | Qualification |