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Design network projects
Design network projects
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN4241A
ICTTEN4241A
State Code
WI918
WI918
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and design projects for access, building and core telecommunications networks.The unit includes legacy, current and emerging technologies and practices. It also includes use of access network deployment data, technology, equipment, capacity management and network management information sources.The project may be for a new installation or to upgrade the technology or the capacity of an existing network or subsystem to facilitate convergence to the next generation network (NGN).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse different types of network technologies
- 1.1 Determine network characteristics using network information sources
- 1.2 Select techniques to provide service to greenfields, brownfields and rehabilitation projects for access networks
- 1.3 Select techniques to provide for new service, capacity expansion and equipment recovery projects for building and core networks
- 1.4 Produce a brief on how network architecture components relate to the larger network and their impact on the work
- 1.5 Develop an installation activity schedule that complies with relevant regulations and standards to minimise disruption to the workplace
- 1.6 Evaluate availability of equipment and technologies and establish compatibility with existing network equipment
2. Apply deployment and construction practices for network technologies
- 2.1 Review conduit and jointing chamber standards and practices for the access network
- 2.2 Examine standards, practices and requirements for locating telecommunications infrastructure in the access network
- 2.3 Examine standards, practices and requirements for locating and standing racks, cabinets and supporting infrastructure
- 2.4 Examine capacity and practices for cabling and patching twisted-pair, coaxial and fibre distribution frames
3. Review network standards and prepare a draft design
- 3.1 Review customer’s network deployment rules and apply to a network design
- 3.2 Produce a preliminary plan or design on the deployment of the network that maintains integrity of access, building and core networks
- 3.3 Establish a solution for anticipated constraints through discussions with appropriate personnel
- 3.4 Review plan to ensure that it complies with requirements of applicable legislation, codes, regulations and standards required when working on network, and where appropriate make adjustments
- 3.5 Produce final project design that includes recommendations agreed with the customer
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.
Network may refer to:
broadband:
wireless fidelity (WiFi)
world interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX)
copper:
coaxial
hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC)
twisted-pair
digital services:
asymmetrical digital subscriber lines (ADSL)
digital subscriber lines (DSL)
next generation network (NGN):
broadband access
data transfer
internet protocol (IP) based systems
internet protocol private branch exchange (IP PBX)
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
mobile data
mobile telephony
multimedia
video
voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
optical:
fibre to the node (FTTN)
fibre to the premises (FTTP)
FTTx
HFC
wireless networks:
cellular
microwave
radio
satellite.
Network information sources may include:
network management databases for:
capacity assessment data
network performance data
traffic dimensioning data
network management tools.
Network architecture components may include:
copper network:
copper cable
lead-in
lightning protection
line power supply
loading coils
main distribution frame
pair gain system
ethernet broadband remote access server (EBRAS)
HFC network
IP edge
optical:
add/drop multiplexer
broadband passive optical network (BPON)
cross connect unit
distribution/lead-in multi-port (DLM/LM)
fibre access points
fibre distribution hub (FDH)
dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems
cloud network
gigabit passive optical network (GPON)
high density/optical fibre distribution frame (HD/OFDF)
home optical network terminal
optical distribution network
optical fibre
optical receiver
packet optical line terminal (P-OLT)
video optical line terminal (V-OLT)
wave division multiplexing (WDM)
wireless network:
antennae
dish
headend
hubs and nodes
radio frequency (RF) amplifier
radio towers and huts
RF transmitters and receivers
satellite
tap
waveguide
video service centre.
Equipment may include:
digital
IP-based
optical:
add/drop multiplexers
amplifiers
filters
receivers
splitters/combiners
switches
transmitters
wireless:
amplifiers
filters
microwave
receivers
RF broadband
satellite
transmitters.
Technologies may include:
digital subscriber lines:
ADSL
DSL
IP broadband:
IPTV
VoIP
WiFi
WiMAX
mobile radio
optical transmission systems:
DWDM
gigabit ethernet passive optical network GEPON
GPON
WDM.
Network deployment rules may relate to:
exemption process criteria
restricted site access:
financial institutions
government offices
rail corridor
research establishments
separation from other services:
electricity
fire equipment
gas
other telecommunications service providers
water.
Applicable legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/ACIF S008:2006
AS/ACIF S009:2006
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
cabling security codes and regulations
EPA, waterways, rail, land access, and national parks
federal, state and local regulations
fire regulations
industry drafting codes of practice
mining legislation
noise abatement and heritage legislation
Telecommunications Act 1998
Telecommunications code of practice
WHS Acts and relevant codes and standards.
Network may refer to:
broadband:
wireless fidelity (WiFi)
world interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX)
copper:
coaxial
hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC)
twisted-pair
digital services:
asymmetrical digital subscriber lines (ADSL)
digital subscriber lines (DSL)
next generation network (NGN):
broadband access
data transfer
internet protocol (IP) based systems
internet protocol private branch exchange (IP PBX)
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
mobile data
mobile telephony
multimedia
video
voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
optical:
fibre to the node (FTTN)
fibre to the premises (FTTP)
FTTx
HFC
wireless networks:
cellular
microwave
radio
satellite.
Network information sources may include:
network management databases for:
capacity assessment data
network performance data
traffic dimensioning data
network management tools.
Network architecture components may include:
copper network:
copper cable
lead-in
lightning protection
line power supply
loading coils
main distribution frame
pair gain system
ethernet broadband remote access server (EBRAS)
HFC network
IP edge
optical:
add/drop multiplexer
broadband passive optical network (BPON)
cross connect unit
distribution/lead-in multi-port (DLM/LM)
fibre access points
fibre distribution hub (FDH)
dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems
cloud network
gigabit passive optical network (GPON)
high density/optical fibre distribution frame (HD/OFDF)
home optical network terminal
optical distribution network
optical fibre
optical receiver
packet optical line terminal (P-OLT)
video optical line terminal (V-OLT)
wave division multiplexing (WDM)
wireless network:
antennae
dish
headend
hubs and nodes
radio frequency (RF) amplifier
radio towers and huts
RF transmitters and receivers
satellite
tap
waveguide
video service centre.
Equipment may include:
digital
IP-based
optical:
add/drop multiplexers
amplifiers
filters
receivers
splitters/combiners
switches
transmitters
wireless:
amplifiers
filters
microwave
receivers
RF broadband
satellite
transmitters.
Technologies may include:
digital subscriber lines:
ADSL
DSL
IP broadband:
IPTV
VoIP
WiFi
WiMAX
mobile radio
optical transmission systems:
DWDM
gigabit ethernet passive optical network GEPON
GPON
WDM.
Network deployment rules may relate to:
exemption process criteria
restricted site access:
financial institutions
government offices
rail corridor
research establishments
separation from other services:
electricity
fire equipment
gas
other telecommunications service providers
water.
Applicable legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/ACIF S008:2006
AS/ACIF S009:2006
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
cabling security codes and regulations
EPA, waterways, rail, land access, and national parks
federal, state and local regulations
fire regulations
industry drafting codes of practice
mining legislation
noise abatement and heritage legislation
Telecommunications Act 1998
Telecommunications code of practice
WHS Acts and relevant codes and standards.
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:
identify and document the most suitable network technology to be deployed for a given requirement
apply established planning, design and management techniques for the deployment of a project
produce a project design that complies with the techniques, rules and standards of the deployed network.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
network planning and design documentation and other site-related documentation
equipment specifications
live network or training facilities with simulated network
organisational guidelines
access to relevant standards and practices 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 planning, designing and managing the deployment of access network architecture
review of reports completed by the candidate for differing examples of access networks
review of final deployment plan prepared by the candidate outlining recommendations for the customer
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment and technologies as used within the access network
presentation by candidate of their considerations of the standards and practices relevant to the design.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL4109A Evaluate the capability of access networks.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
identify and document the most suitable network technology to be deployed for a given requirement
apply established planning, design and management techniques for the deployment of a project
produce a project design that complies with the techniques, rules and standards of the deployed network.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
network planning and design documentation and other site-related documentation
equipment specifications
live network or training facilities with simulated network
organisational guidelines
access to relevant standards and practices 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 planning, designing and managing the deployment of access network architecture
review of reports completed by the candidate for differing examples of access networks
review of final deployment plan prepared by the candidate outlining recommendations for the customer
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment and technologies as used within the access network
presentation by candidate of their considerations of the standards and practices relevant to the design.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL4109A Evaluate the capability of access networks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD25 | ICTTEN426 | Design network projects | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J821 | ICT40713 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design | Qualification |
| J822 | ICT50513 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |