Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for entry-level installations and testing for internet protocol (IP) based telecommunications networking, using convergent technologies to deliver services of Next Generation Networks (NGN).
It applies to technicians and cable installers who install and maintain IP-based equipment for customer and service providers for NGN services, including internet protocol TV (IPTV), IP security, digital home networks, IP-based cable access TV (CATV), IP core and access networks, home automation, interactive TV, radio frequency identification (RFID), biometric recognition systems, mesh networks, smart grids and cloud computing.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather information to prepare for installation of IP device |
1.1 Obtain work health and safety (WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area, and clarify with appropriate personnel 1.2 Identify safety hazards and notify appropriate personnel 1.3 Obtain identified operating instructions, manuals, and hardware and software testing methodologies 1.4 Obtain documentation on a range of IP devices that can be networked according to the open system interconnection (OSI) reference model in networking 1.5 Obtain the range of required IP devices to be connected to the network and identify the IP-based telecommunications application that will be provided |
2. Prepare for installation of IP device |
2.1 Select IP device for installation that can be integrated into existing network 2.2 Obtain appropriate hardware, software, network protocols, peripheral devices and media types and connectors for configuration process 2.3 Draw physical topology of the device connection to network and seek approval from appropriate personnel 2.4 Obtain configuration details to start setting up device |
3. Configure and test IP device |
3.1 Determine network addressing scheme for mapping network connectivity and verify by calculations 3.2 Assign a valid static IP address to device 3.3 Use network commands to determine and verify the media access control (MAC) address, the IP address and network performance of the device 3.4 Determine security threats and initiate security solutions to prevent security breaches according to enterprise procedures |
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 according to enterprise procedures 4.3 Notify appropriate person of task completion according to enterprise procedures |
5. Test wireless link |
5.1 Select types of wireless connections used in telecommunications 5.2 Set up a wireless link to connect two wireless devices, following safe work practices 5.3 Transmit data over the link and verify accuracy of received data |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.3-1.5, 3.3, 3.1 |
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Writing |
2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3 |
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Oral Communication |
4.3 |
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Numeracy |
3.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 3.4, 4.1-4.3, 5.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.2, 2.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.2-1.5, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4, 4.1, 5.1-5.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN207 Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks |
ICTTEN2219A Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2