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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse different types of network technologies

1.1 Review available network technologies and compare them for application to the expansion or augmentation of network services

1.2 Examine various techniques for access networks to provide service to green fields, brown fields and rehabilitation projects

1.3 Examine various techniques for building and core networks to provide for new service, capacity expansion and equipment recovery projects

1.4 Determine the type of network by accessing and using network information sources

1.5 Produce a brief on how network architecture components relate to the larger network and their impact on the work

1.6 Develop an installation activity schedule to minimise workplace disruption and according to relevant regulation and standards

1.7 Evaluate equipment type and technologies to be considered to determine availability and 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 and cabinets and supporting infrastructure

2.4 Examine capacity and practices for cabling and patching of twisted pair, coax and fibre distribution frames

3. Review network standards and prepare draft design

3.1 Review client's network deployment rules and apply to a network design

3.2 Produce preliminary plan or design on deployment of the network that maintains integrity of access, building or core networks

3.3 Establishing a solution for unforeseen problems through discussions with appropriate personnel, with consideration to job specifications, safety and enterprise procedures to establish a solution

3.4 Review plan to ensure it complies with all applicable standards and codes required when working on network, and where appropriate make adjustments

3.5 Produce final design including recommendations agreed with customer

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.4, 1.6, 3.3

• Recognises and interprets technical and non-technical documentation to incorporate important information in designs

Writing

1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5

• Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to document technical requirements and procedures

Oral Communication

3.3

• Liaises with appropriate personnel about technical and operational requirements using specific and relevant language
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4

• Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities and practices relevant to own work
• Recognises and follows organisational procedures protocols and meets expectations associated with own role

Interacts with others

3.3

• Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 1.7, 3.3

• Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks
• Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making slight adjustments if necessary and addressing some unexpected issues
• Takes responsibility for routine decision-making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account
• Diagnoses and implements standard solutions to unexpected situations based on safety requirements and specified work outcomes
• Reflects on ways digital systems and tools are used to achieve work goals, and recognises strategic and operational applications

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTTEN426 Design network projects

ICTTEN4241A Design network projects

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Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.