Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare to evaluate and use telecommunications management network

1.1 Research and evaluate network management architectures in common carrier and extended models

1.2 Evaluate features and functionality of Standards Committee International Telecommunications Union
(ITU-T) TMN architecture and network models

1.3 Research and evaluate techniques for collecting management information from network nodes using interrupts and polling

1.4 Analyse configuration management problems and produce assessment report on solutions by integrated network management systems

2. Analyse fault management and accountability procedures

2.1 Evaluate effectiveness of fault management processes from beginning to resolution, including automation of fault management

2.2 Analyse reasons for alarm correlation with process analysis and apply fault identification to network problems

3. Plan for reliability and survivability

3.1 Research and produce a report on quality of service (QoS) in a telecommunications context, including relevant international standards and range and type of possible monitoring parameters for QoS

3.2 Analyse reasons for service levels in telecommunications context

3.3 Perform linear and exponential trend analysis on real or simulated data for single monitoring parameter

3.4 Research and assess reliability and survivability in telecommunications context with reference to disaster and security management policies and procedures

3.5 Develop disaster recovery plan for telecommunications network

4. Research and report network management techniques

4.1 Research how accounting records are generated and used for both voice and data networks

4.2 Analyse process of generating bills from accounting records, configuration and client information

4.3 Research and report on network management techniques and standards used for internet

4.4 Research and report on standards used in simple network management protocol (SNMP) network management model and global system for mobiles (GSM) network

4.5 Analyse network management functions over CNET network simulation or similar data network and produce report on findings

Skill  

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, 4.3-4.5

• Analyses and interprets text to determine key information and applications
• Interprets textual and numerical information in a variety of forms, and applies the knowledge gained to evaluate methodologies

Writing

1.2-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.5, 4.2-4.5

• Produces accurate technical documents for a specific audience using clear and detailed language and visuals to convey explicit information
• Prepares information that incorporates evaluation of information and specialised and cohesive language in a format and style appropriate for a specific audience

Oral Communication

3.1, 4.3, 4.4

• Clearly articulates information using relevant language and persuasive techniques suitable for specific audiences

Numeracy

3.3, 4.1, 4.2

• Applies mathematical techniques to analyse and report on technical requirements and implications

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.5

• Gathers and analyses data and seeks feedback to improve plans and processes
• Makes high impact decisions in a complex and diverse environment, using input from a range of sources
• Identifies key factors that impact on decisions and their outcomes, drawing on experience, competing priorities and decision making strategies where appropriate
• Explores and incubates new and innovative ideas through unconstrained analysis and critical thinking
• Uses digital technologies to manage business operations and actively investigates new technologies for strategic and operational purposes

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTPMG804 Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks

ICTPMG8149B Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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