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Undertake network traffic management

Undertake network traffic management

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN603
State Code
AWD00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, analyse and improve network performance for the purpose of effectively managing traffic flow in telecommunications networks.It applies to individuals working as field officers, technicians or technical supervisors for carriers, contractors or other service providers, who manage network traffic and make recommendations for capacity planning switching and transmission networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate network capacity and traffic problems
  • 1.1 Interrogate network alarms to identify areas of route and circuit unavailability
  • 1.2 Assess planned and unplanned outages to determine network unavailability and verify restoration times
  • 1.3 Interrogate system to identify traffic status using network management system
  • 1.4 Analyse system alert to identify real and potential traffic problems
  • 1.5 Analyse customer complaints and traffic measurement data to identify network problems
  • 1.6 Activate and deactivate semi-permanent controls active in the network on a regular basis to simulate irregular traffic
2. Develop strategies to overcome network traffic problems
  • 2.1 Conduct traffic measurements across all identified routes
  • 2.2 Analyse results including historical data to make assessment of traffic volume requirements
  • 2.3 Determine specific thresholds, loading and grading levels to alter traffic flows
  • 2.4 Liaise with personnel to determine amendments to plan, based on funding parameters and budgeted levels
  • 2.5 Develop strategies, based on traffic analysis and patterns, to control traffic and prevent congestion or other traffic problems
  • 2.6 Develop strategies for recovery where traffic congestion occurs
  • 2.7 Develop contingency plans to allow for problems during network changes
3. Apply short and long term solutions
  • 3.1 Implement software changes according to planned strategy
  • 3.2 Develop short-term ad hoc solutions where only a temporary solution is required
  • 3.3 Ensure reversal action can be initiated in cases of temporary solutions
  • 3.4 Implement contingency plan where required
  • 3.5 Undertake monitoring of changes and take measurements to assess outcomes of variations
  • 3.6 Prepare a report based on analysis of measurements for appropriate personnel with recommendations for further changes or actions
  • 3.7 Review and monitor strategies regularly and initiate corrective action where required
4. Detect and take action on potential traffic congestion
  • 4.1 Measure and analyse traffic loads to assess potential congestion problems and determine possible impact
  • 4.2 Control traffic flow to prevent processor overloads
  • 4.3 Evaluate potential traffic increases for impact on the network and develop contingencies to control traffic flow if required
5. Provide traffic indicators for capacity planning
  • 5.1 Predict future potential traffic trends and requirements using data on current and historical traffic patterns
  • 5.2 Identify potential network traffic problems and make recommendations to network planners
  • 5.3 Complete reports with recommendations and forward to enterprise planners and account managers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3495 ICTTEN6043A Undertake network traffic management Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV91 ICTTEN615 Manage network traffic Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZI7 ICT60615 Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering Qualification