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Design an electronic system for a telecommunications network
Design an electronic system for a telecommunications network
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN5038A
ICTTEN5038A
State Code
D3478
D3478
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design additional telecommunications network equipment and assess compatibility with existing infrastructure. It includes processes for assessing need for additional equipment, such as voice over internet protocol (VoIP), biometric identification, radio frequency identification (RFID) and security system equipment. It involves checking specifications and compatibility with the network.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. Evaluate system needs
- 1.1. Determine need for additional electronic equipment from telecommunications project plan
- 1.2. Specify purpose of equipment and ascertain need for additional network equipment with customer
2. Analyse network and select design option
- 2.1. Analyse possible impacts on network and network service requirements
- 2.2. Generate options for system design that are realistic for the enterprise and network
- 2.3. Evaluate and select preferred option based on enterprise business strategy outcomes, service policy and compliance with relevant legislation
- 2.4. Discuss and confirm selected option with customer
3. Assess system compatibility
- 3.1. Assess compatibility of each equipment unit and intended use with other installed units from system plans, equipment manuals, installation environment and industry knowledge
- 3.2. Modify design accordingly
- 3.3. Provide customer with design and obtain sign off
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.
Determine need may include:
customer requirements
existing infrastructure
network growth forecasts
test results.
Additional electronic equipment may include:
radio networks:
fixed
mobile
switching
various transmission paths:
cable
microwave
optical fibre
radio
satellite
transmission.
Customer may include:
a carrier
customer representative
internal organisational customer.
Possible impacts may relate to:
age and construction
building facility location
distances between units and installations
impacts on existing services and customers
need for outages
ownership of installation site
site type.
Compatibility may relate to:
electrical interfaces
protocols.
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.
Determine need may include:
customer requirements
existing infrastructure
network growth forecasts
test results.
Additional electronic equipment may include:
radio networks:
fixed
mobile
switching
various transmission paths:
cable
microwave
optical fibre
radio
satellite
transmission.
Customer may include:
a carrier
customer representative
internal organisational customer.
Possible impacts may relate to:
age and construction
building facility location
distances between units and installations
impacts on existing services and customers
need for outages
ownership of installation site
site type.
Compatibility may relate to:
electrical interfaces
protocols.
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:
evaluate system need for additional electronic equipment and design options
analyse network and design systems
assess system compatibility.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
telecommunications network where additional equipment design may be conducted
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on electronic system design.
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 undertaking network analysis and design
review of reports completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of types of systems and application and compatibility issues.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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:
evaluate system need for additional electronic equipment and design options
analyse network and design systems
assess system compatibility.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
telecommunications network where additional equipment design may be conducted
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on electronic system design.
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 undertaking network analysis and design
review of reports completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of types of systems and application and compatibility issues.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD17 | ICTTEN503 | Design an electronic system for a telecommunications network | Unit of competency |
