Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
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Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the delivery of network infrastructure. It includes scoping the project, developing a project brief and managing the project. 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. |
Application of the Unit
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Application of the unit |
Network engineering staff or senior technical officers with appropriate project management roles and authority to direct the activities of installation staff, building workers, contractors, manufacturers and vendors apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. This unit applies to projects associated with access and core Networks, including switching and transmission via optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
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Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. Scope network infrastructure requirements |
1.1. Determine the requirements of the project from client and approved network plan 1.2. Assess current access network conditions to determine existing network capacity and capability 1.3. Analyse site survey data and geographical information where necessary to assess suitability of site to design requirements 1.4. Assess risk of barriers to plan realisation to enure delivery of network infrastructure project is achievable 1.5. Analyse the impact on planning of relevant legislation and associated operational codes 1.6. Produce a scoping document with consideration to new technology or technology features required in the project |
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2. Develop project brief |
2.1. Develop planning options considering current and new technology, facilities, features, present and future needs 2.2. Conduct cost-benefit studies to guide decision making processes according to sound business practice 2.3. Discuss project brief with the customer, as required, and obtain approval of planning options 2.4. Produce planning specifications relating to location, route, area, product and/or platform 2.5. Estimate timing, costing and an operating budget according to enterprise policy 2.6. Prepare the final project brief and present to operational staff for implementation |
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3. Manage the project |
3.1. Define the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within the terms of the project 3.2. Establish a reporting and communications line to ensure project is effectively managed 3.3. Review and continually monitor progress of the project against deliverables and timelines and invoke contingencies if required 3.4. Complete project documents in line with enterprise standards and guidelines |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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. |
Range Statement
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RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Site survey data may include: |
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Barriers to plan realisation may include: |
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Relevant legislation and associated operational codes may include: |
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Scoping document may include: |
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Project brief may include: |
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Project documents may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Unit sector |
Telecommunications |
Co-requisite units
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Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
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Competency field |
Project management |
