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Design a telecommunications project
Design a telecommunications project
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN5037A
ICTTEN5037A
State Code
D3477
D3477
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/01/2011
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
18/01/2011
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to scope requirements, assess land site suitability, arrange acquisition of site and produce building design plans for a telecommunications building project. Building facilities include exchange building, call centre building, computer centre, mobile phone tower, cellular base station hut, radio transmitter and satellite station.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. Scope design options
- 1.1. Determine the nature, purpose and type of the new facilities in the proposed project from project specifications obtained from planners
- 1.2. Analyse project brief to scope the requirements of the project and consider design options with consideration to legislation governing carriers in Australia
- 1.3. Evaluate design requirements to determine optimal site selection for the project to house facilities
- 1.4. Arrange for an environmental impact study (EIS) to be conducted on the selected site with project requirements to assess the suitability of the site
2. Evaluate and arrange for land acquisition
- 2.1. Evaluate the findings of the EIS to determine the suitability of the land for the project
- 2.2. Prepare a justification report on a favourable EIS and consult affected property owners to establish a base for negotiation
- 2.3. Determine the potential for land acquisition or purchase from analysis of previously gathered data and EIS findings and ensure compliance with regulation from legislation
3. Analyse area and select design option
- 3.1. Analyse physical attributes of the area, possible environmental impacts and previously collected data to prepare design options
- 3.2. Prepare field sketch according to enterprise requirements and develop solutions to any obvious physical impediment to construction
- 3.3. Produce design options for the area that are viable for the enterprise and recommend a preferred option with justifications
- 3.4. Evaluate selection of preferred option to ensure that enterprise business strategy outcomes and policies are satisfied
4. Notify interested parties
- 4.1. Assess resources available for project implementation to ensure that works are within the enterprise's schedule
- 4.2. Notify interested parties of the type, extent and duration of the proposed works according to enterprise policy
- 4.3. Obtain all required written permission from interested parties and forward to those who will carry out the job
5. Produce design plan and documentation
- 5.1. Prepare design plan to enterprise requirements including relevant geographical and topological information
- 5.2. Indicate location and specification of works and network equipment accurately and clearly
- 5.3. Specify resources needed to undertake the project
- 5.4. Update enterprise information systems according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice
- 5.5. Produce a complete design report and present to management for approval
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.
Facilities may include:
call centre building
cellular base station hut
computer centre
exchange building
mobile phone tower
radio transmitter
satellite station.
Legislation may include:
ACMA technical standards
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Environmental Protection Acts
Telecommunications Act 1997.
Environmental impact study (EIS) may include:
aboriginal sacred site
contaminated site
fauna
flora
heavily populated area
heritage protected site
mining
national parks
power lines
profile
protected species habitat
terrain.
Acquisition orpurchase may be regulated by:
enterprise policies
federal agencies
finance rules
local council
procurement rules.
Environmental impacts may include:
access to site
drainage
environment
flood mitigation
habitats
heritage values
noise
power requirements
radio frequency (RF) radiation
seasonal changes
traffic generation
visual impact.
Design options may refer to:
building access
building structures
emergency evacuation provision
equipment
equipment floor plan
floor loadings
labour
material
rack layout
radio towers
services:
air conditioning
building alarm
cable access
emergency power plant
fire services
power
special requirements of equipment technologies
time.
Resources may include:
funding
labour
major equipment and materials
support services
test equipment
time.
Interested parties may include:
community groups
local councils
local residents and property owners
other service providers
state and federal agencies.
Design plan may include:
air conditioning
cable access
cabling racks and trays
emergency power plant
equipment floor plan
equipment list
fire services
network alarm
network management system
power
rack layout
radio towers
test equipment facility.
Geographical and topological information may include:
dams
fences
flood prone
hazards
location of other services and plant
potential hazards
potential soil erosion areas
survey marks
water ways.
Enterprise information systems may be:
hard copy
maps
plans
software database
text or image based.
Design report may include:
analysis of design options
evaluation report of EIS findings
recommendations for preferred design options
site acquisition procedure.
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.
Facilities may include:
call centre building
cellular base station hut
computer centre
exchange building
mobile phone tower
radio transmitter
satellite station.
Legislation may include:
ACMA technical standards
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Environmental Protection Acts
Telecommunications Act 1997.
Environmental impact study (EIS) may include:
aboriginal sacred site
contaminated site
fauna
flora
heavily populated area
heritage protected site
mining
national parks
power lines
profile
protected species habitat
terrain.
Acquisition orpurchase may be regulated by:
enterprise policies
federal agencies
finance rules
local council
procurement rules.
Environmental impacts may include:
access to site
drainage
environment
flood mitigation
habitats
heritage values
noise
power requirements
radio frequency (RF) radiation
seasonal changes
traffic generation
visual impact.
Design options may refer to:
building access
building structures
emergency evacuation provision
equipment
equipment floor plan
floor loadings
labour
material
rack layout
radio towers
services:
air conditioning
building alarm
cable access
emergency power plant
fire services
power
special requirements of equipment technologies
time.
Resources may include:
funding
labour
major equipment and materials
support services
test equipment
time.
Interested parties may include:
community groups
local councils
local residents and property owners
other service providers
state and federal agencies.
Design plan may include:
air conditioning
cable access
cabling racks and trays
emergency power plant
equipment floor plan
equipment list
fire services
network alarm
network management system
power
rack layout
radio towers
test equipment facility.
Geographical and topological information may include:
dams
fences
flood prone
hazards
location of other services and plant
potential hazards
potential soil erosion areas
survey marks
water ways.
Enterprise information systems may be:
hard copy
maps
plans
software database
text or image based.
Design report may include:
analysis of design options
evaluation report of EIS findings
recommendations for preferred design options
site acquisition procedure.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
scope design options
recommend acquisition of land
prepare justification report including evaluation of EIS findings
produce design options
prepare completed building design plan for a telecommunications project.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which projects may be designed
CAD drawing facilities
relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation.
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 design tasks
review of drawings, plans and specifications prepared by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the design process
review of a completed building design plan for a telecommunications project prepared by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL4110A Evaluate the planning requirements for provisioning a telecommunications building facility
ICTNPL4111A Develop provisioning of telecommunications building works project
ICTNPL4150A Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
scope design options
recommend acquisition of land
prepare justification report including evaluation of EIS findings
produce design options
prepare completed building design plan for a telecommunications project.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which projects may be designed
CAD drawing facilities
relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation.
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 design tasks
review of drawings, plans and specifications prepared by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the design process
review of a completed building design plan for a telecommunications project prepared by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL4110A Evaluate the planning requirements for provisioning a telecommunications building facility
ICTNPL4111A Develop provisioning of telecommunications building works project
ICTNPL4150A Apply knowledge of regulation and legislation for the telecommunications industry.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD18 | ICTTEN502 | Design a telecommunications project | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| AB467 | ICTSS00026 | ICT Access Senior Designer Skill Set | Skill set |
| W815 | ICT50410 | Diploma of Radio Frequency Networks | Qualification |
| W814 | ICT50310 | Diploma of Telecommunications Management | Qualification |
| W813 | ICT50210 | Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |