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Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network
Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNPL6029A
ICTNPL6029A
State Code
D3363
D3363
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse and evaluate forecast data to plan the development and growth of the telecommunications 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. Gather data related to existing and projected network usage
- 1.1. Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use
- 1.2. Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow
- 1.3. Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features and their specific applications
- 1.4. Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes
2. Assess need for network growth
- 2.1. Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements
- 2.2. Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network
- 2.3. Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth
3. Develop network plans
- 3.1. Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process
- 3.2. Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth
- 3.3. Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis where required with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan
- 3.4. Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures
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.
Market intelligence may include:
customer demand
customer feedback
customer projections
customer specific technology needs
new technology impact.
Demand data may be:
collected from:
customers:
actual
prospective
economic planners
internal organisational groups
local
marketing organisations
real estate agents
sales organisations
state and federal governments
statutory bodies
traffic management systems
in relation to:
access transport planning
changing customer use patterns
demographic changes
economic forecasts
industry trends
influence of technology on traffic demand
land developments
local industry
market conditions
marketing programs
population trends
possible environmental impacts
power re-zoning
sales forecasts
shire planning
traffic patterns.
New and emerging technologies may be obtained from:
marketing groups
specific technology planning groups
vendor and enterprise forward planning groups.
Relevant legislation may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards TS 14
International Standards ISO 9000/9001
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendations
OHS
Privacy Act
State/Territory and Federal Environment Acts
Telecommunications Act and relevant codes.
Planning can relate to:
buildings
network change
network growth and network reduction
priorities which are driven by:
customer demand
legislative requirements
marketing initiatives
revenue projections
sites
structures.
Specifications may include:
availability of equipment
availability of resources
costing
funding
infrastructure developments
priority
risk assessment
technology requirements
timeframe.
Barriers may include:
building availability
environmental considerations
financial constraints
government policy
heritage legislation restrictions
land acquisition problems
material availability
planning approvals
technology availability.
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.
Market intelligence may include:
customer demand
customer feedback
customer projections
customer specific technology needs
new technology impact.
Demand data may be:
collected from:
customers:
actual
prospective
economic planners
internal organisational groups
local
marketing organisations
real estate agents
sales organisations
state and federal governments
statutory bodies
traffic management systems
in relation to:
access transport planning
changing customer use patterns
demographic changes
economic forecasts
industry trends
influence of technology on traffic demand
land developments
local industry
market conditions
marketing programs
population trends
possible environmental impacts
power re-zoning
sales forecasts
shire planning
traffic patterns.
New and emerging technologies may be obtained from:
marketing groups
specific technology planning groups
vendor and enterprise forward planning groups.
Relevant legislation may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards TS 14
International Standards ISO 9000/9001
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendations
OHS
Privacy Act
State/Territory and Federal Environment Acts
Telecommunications Act and relevant codes.
Planning can relate to:
buildings
network change
network growth and network reduction
priorities which are driven by:
customer demand
legislative requirements
marketing initiatives
revenue projections
sites
structures.
Specifications may include:
availability of equipment
availability of resources
costing
funding
infrastructure developments
priority
risk assessment
technology requirements
timeframe.
Barriers may include:
building availability
environmental considerations
financial constraints
government policy
heritage legislation restrictions
land acquisition problems
material availability
planning approvals
technology availability.
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:
gather data related to existing and projected network usage
assess need for network growth
develop network plans.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
data from organisations involved in planning initiatives
a range of software currently used in industry
relevant regulations, specifications that impact on forecasting activities.
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 planning tasks
review of data gathered, reports and project plans prepared by the candidate for planning the development and growth of telecommunication networks
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning the development telecommunications networks.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL6030A Forecast service demand.
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:
gather data related to existing and projected network usage
assess need for network growth
develop network plans.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
data from organisations involved in planning initiatives
a range of software currently used in industry
relevant regulations, specifications that impact on forecasting activities.
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 planning tasks
review of data gathered, reports and project plans prepared by the candidate for planning the development and growth of telecommunication networks
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning the development telecommunications networks.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL6030A Forecast service demand.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE31 | ICTNPL601 | Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W817 | ICT60110 | Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks | Qualification |
| W816 | ICT50510 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |
| J822 | ICT50513 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |