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Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSUS601
State Code
AWD74
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
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate sustainability concepts and policies into information and communications technology (ICT) planning and design projects. These projects typically involve upgrades of equipment hardware and software or new installations of next generation networks (NGN) using emerging technologies.It applies to individuals who have high level specialist technical skills and knowledge in optical communications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to integrate sustainability into planning and design stages of ICT project
  • 1.1 Evaluate suitable ICT projects into which sustainability can be integrated
  • 1.2 Negotiate with stakeholders to establish extent to which sustainability is to be integrated
  • 1.3 Research and identify suitable technology solutions applicable to project
  • 1.4 Gather power consumption data on ICT equipment required for energy audit based on agreed standard
2. Devise strategies for incorporating sustainability into ICT project
  • 2.1 Determine and oversee implementation of short term technology solutions to achieve reduction of power consumption
  • 2.2 Initiate and progress sustainable management principles that result in reduced environmental impact
  • 2.3 Establish, regularly review and improve key performance indicators (KPI) on sustainability performance
  • 2.4 Incorporate innovative planning and design rules for ICT projects that foster sustainability and environmental best practice
3. Analyse energy audit data
  • 3.1 Identify energy usage within scope of ICT project and provide detailed report
  • 3.2 Estimate potential energy savings and payback periods for recommended actions
  • 3.3 Estimate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for nominated project
  • 3.4 Evaluate estimated CO2 emissions with comparable benchmarks
  • 3.5 Make recommendations in order of priority and give estimates of implementation costs on integration of sustainability for other ICT projects
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3424 ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV75 ICTSUS603 Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects Unit of competency