Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Scope requirements to plan transmission networks

1.1 Obtain project brief and scope from relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Evaluate transmission options and select required transmission network that meets criteria outlined in project brief

1.3 Analyse limitations of transmission path characteristics and develop solutions for transmission impairments

1.4 Produce a report outlining reasons for selection of a transmission network, together with a shortlist of suitable equipment vendors and products

1.5 Obtain traffic load from network information sources or forecasts and dimension the proposed network service

1.6 Produce brief on relationship between transmission network architecture components and overall network, and their impact on the project

1.7 Evaluate equipment type and technologies, and determine availability, cost and compatibility with existing network equipment

1.8 Determine resources and equipment needed for work according to enterprise procedures and organisational requirements

1.9 Assess capacity limitation of various platforms in context of the work and optimise maximum network performance

1.10 Determine product capability and calculate allowable capacity of transmission network to allow for network growth

2. Produce link budget for transmission networks

2.1 Analyse transmission system using equipment and vendor’s specifications to produce a link budget and assess resulting margin

2.2 Document results of link budget analysis

3. Produce deployment plan for transmission networks

3.1 Conduct planning work using required equipment components in compliance with transmission network deployment rules and exemption process criteria

3.2 Produce preliminary plan on network deployment that maintains transmission network integrity

3.3 Establish a solution to unexpected situations with consideration to job specifications, safety and enterprise procedures

3.4 Review plan and confirm that it complies with required standards and codes when working on network access, and make required adjustments

4. Complete plan of transmission networks

4.1 Produce final deployment plan and recommendations agreed with the customer

4.2 Provide report on network management and performance monitoring system to be incorporated in the transmission network

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

• Interprets numerical information to determine business costs and conduct link budget calculations, interpret results and evaluate different types of technical data

Oral communication

• Uses highly developed listening, observational and questioning skills to understand project scope and clarify and explore meaning

Reading

• Organises, evaluates and interprets complex technical and non-technical information including legislative, enterprise and policy documentation

Writing

• Prepares workplace documentation, including reports and recommendations, incorporating technical language to communicate complex information clearly and effectively

Teamwork

• Selects and uses required conventions and protocols when communicating with stakeholders in various work contexts
• Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, taking the lead in identifying all issues and facilitating agreement

Planning and organising

• Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes and an understanding of context for complex, high-impact activities with strategic implications
• Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world and uses these to understand uses and potential of technology
• Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making adjustments if necessary
• Takes responsibility for high-impact decisions in complex situations involving many variables and constraints
• Uses formal analytical and lateral thinking techniques for identifying issues, generating and evaluating possible solutions

Self-management

• Monitors adherence to organisational policies and protocols and legal and regulatory requirements of self and others

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0.