Unit of competency details

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0.

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Evaluate project brief for activities that are subject to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards

1.1 Identify and document project  activities and outcomes that are subject to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards

1.2 Examine organisational procedures that have been developed to deal with these requirements

1.3 Use knowledge bases, authorities’ and other external records for information relevant to these project activities and outcomes, and identify their regulatory requirements

1.4 Evaluate and document how these regulatory requirements  may impact on the design and construction of the telecommunications project

2. Evaluate design of telecommunications project for activities that require approval to enter land or premises

2.1 Determine project activities to be undertaken during survey and construction that require access to land or premises

2.2 Determine rights of entry and required notifications to enter property for the purpose of designing and executing a telecommunications project

2.3 Examine courses of action available in case of dispute

2.4 Access legislation  that governs carriers and service providers to determine the rights of carriers and service providers in installing facilities under Commonwealth legislation

2.5 Document procedures for obtaining the required access to land or premises

3. Examine the processes necessary to facilitate the completion of a design to meet relevant regulatory requirements

3.1 Review studies and information gathered to develop a design that complies with requirements

3.2 Discuss with expert stakeholders the steps necessary to meet the legislative requirements of network infrastructure design

3.3 Compare the solutions to regulatory requirements with financial plans to ensure budgetary requirements for the design project are met

3.4 Produce a report on project activities incorporating enterprise-specific policies and regulatory compliance requirements

4. Document compliance procedures and execute legally binding agreements

4.1 Gather reports and studies that support the design and construction activities, and incorporate into final design documentation

4.2 Document all activities for evidence of compliance with requirements in case of future actions

4.3 Ensure legally binding documentation that fulfils obligations with regard to land or premises access is signed by relevant parties as required

4.4 Identify alternative courses of action to be used in case of dispute prior to or after an agreement is signed by all parties

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the ability to:

• produce a detailed report for a telecommunications design project identifying the regulatory requirements for each aspect of the project
• produce a report detailing practices to mitigate the impact of a design project and the regulatory requirements addressed
• produce a summary report detailing a designer’s and contractor’s obligations to access land under the Telecommunications Act and code of practice.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure access to:

• relevant legislation and planning processes
• telecommunications industry Regulatory Accounting Framework (RAF)
• planning tools, enterprise-specific investment management system (IMS), relevant databases, licensing requirements and other related procedures.

Methods of assessment 

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

• review of evaluation and summary reports completed by the candidate
• oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.

Guidance information for assessment 

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplaces and job role is recommended, for example:

• ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures
• ICTNPL4151A Plan the telecommunications access network for an estate.

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.

Projects  may refer to:

• network change
• network growth
• network reduction.

Regulatory requirements  may include:

• registration of sacred sites
• heritage listings
• special usage sites
• national or state-owned land
• environmental restrictions
• agricultural restrictions
• mining restrictions
• water management restrictions
• roads and vehicle restrictions
• sites, buildings and structures.

Legislation  may include:

• media and communications legislation overseen by  Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
• Telecommunications Act
• telecommunications industry Regulatory Accounting Framework (RAF)
• Telecommunications ombudsman
• Trade Practices Act
• Universal Service Obligation (USO).