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Plan transmission networks

Plan transmission networks

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN817
State Code
OCV39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse requirements and plan a new or upgraded telecommunication transmission network or convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).It applies to individuals with high-level technical skills working as technical officers, supervisors and engineers working with optical, dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), fibre networks and wireless networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Scope requirements to plan transmission networks
  • 1.1 Obtain project brief and scope from relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Evaluate transmission options and select required transmission network that meets criteria outlined in project brief
  • 1.3 Analyse limitations of transmission path characteristics and develop solutions for transmission impairments
  • 1.4 Produce a report outlining reasons for selection of a transmission network, together with a shortlist of suitable equipment vendors and products
  • 1.5 Obtain traffic load from network information sources or forecasts and dimension the proposed network service
  • 1.6 Produce brief on relationship between transmission network architecture components and overall network, and their impact on the project
  • 1.7 Evaluate equipment type and technologies, and determine availability, cost and compatibility with existing network equipment
  • 1.8 Determine resources and equipment needed for work according to enterprise procedures and organisational requirements
  • 1.9 Assess capacity limitation of various platforms in context of the work and optimise maximum network performance
  • 1.10 Determine product capability and calculate allowable capacity of transmission network to allow for network growth
2. Produce link budget for transmission networks
  • 2.1 Analyse transmission system using equipment and vendor’s specifications to produce a link budget and assess resulting margin
  • 2.2 Document results of link budget analysis
3. Produce deployment plan for transmission networks
  • 3.1 Conduct planning work using required equipment components in compliance with transmission network deployment rules and exemption process criteria
  • 3.2 Produce preliminary plan on network deployment that maintains transmission network integrity
  • 3.3 Establish a solution to unexpected situations with consideration to job specifications, safety and enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Review plan and confirm that it complies with required standards and codes when working on network access, and make required adjustments
4. Complete plan of transmission networks
  • 4.1 Produce final deployment plan and recommendations agreed with the customer
  • 4.2 Provide report on network management and performance monitoring system to be incorporated in the transmission network
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX14 ICTTEN801 Plan a transmission network Unit of competency