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Prepare design drawings and specification for telecommunications installations

Prepare design drawings and specification for telecommunications installations

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN428
State Code
AWD23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare design drawings and specification for a telecommunications installation.It applies to technical staff who are responsible for communicating installation requirements for installations, for access, building and core network installations within the Carrier Network for either carrier, commercial or industrial installations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information on existing and proposed installation
  • 1.1 Confirm equipment installation requirements from the design brief and client
  • 1.2 Inspect site to confirm plans where possible
  • 1.3 Review existing plans, drawings and databases against the design brief
2. Determine installation options
  • 2.1 Assess available installation options against client requirements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 2.2 Establish and assess cost of options against client's budget
  • 2.3 Select most suitable option based on function, cost, standards and client deployment rules
3. Prepare suitable drawings
  • 3.1 Prepare clear and accurate installation drawings indicating proposed facilities and services
  • 3.2 Provide drawings to relevant parties and file copies for later reference according to company policies
4. Prepare project specifications
  • 4.1 Prepare detailed design drawings for network installation
  • 4.2 Prepare drawings to include scheduled and non-scheduled codes to facilitate costing
5. Verify specifications with client
  • 5.1 Verify prepared documentation with client
  • 5.2 Obtain authorisation and approval from client to proceed according to company policy
  • 5.3 Issue design to the field with authority to construct
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI920 ICTTEN4243A Prepare design drawings and specifications for telecommunications installations Unit of competency