Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to integrate internet protocol TV (IPTV) functionality into an existing customer home network. It involves installing and configuring a secure internet protocol (IP) network for the customer. 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 |
This unit applies to technical staff installing an IP network for the delivery of emerging technologies for IPTV and convergence networks. Relevant job roles include installer of Next Generation Networks (NGN). These IP networks provide fast internet, voice over internet protocol (VoIP), IPTV and internet TV services. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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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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1. Prepare to implement IPTV in a home network |
1.1. Obtain and clarify occupational health and safety (OHS ) requirements and risk control measures and procedures for a given work area with appropriate personnel 1.2. Evaluate existing customer home network equipment for operational status |
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2. Design IPTV integration to a home network to meet customer requirements |
2.1. Prepare a configuration layout integrating IPTV to the existing customer network using IPTV network elements to provide optimum video delivery service 2.2. Select IPTV network elements to provide optimum video delivery service 2.3. Obtain configuration instructions for the network elements 2.4. Design a connection plan to integrate the customer network elements and optimise system performance 2.5. Identify any connection problems and amend design plan |
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3. Implement IPTV design plan to a home network |
3.1. Interconnect network elements according to design plan using manufacturer's instructions 3.2. Configure and test the network elements to provide integrated IPTV to the existing system 3.3. Provide a free to air (FTA) connection over digital video broadcasting - terrestrial (DVB-T) to complement the IPTV service 3.4. Set up customer specific operations as required 3.5. Configure security measures in an IPTV network to protect against security threats 3.6. Troubleshoot home network according to manufacturer's specifications and escalate unresolvable items to the service provider |
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4. Complete and document network installation |
4.1. Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures 4.2. Record and store essential installation information 4.3. Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the task and obtain sign off |
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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OHS requirements may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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IPTV network elements may include: |
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Customer specific operations may include: |
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Security measures may include: |
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Security threats may include: |
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Essential installation information 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 |
Telecommunications networks engineering |
