Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and test internet protocol (IP) based telecommunications networking using convergent technologies.
This entry-level unit introduces IP convergence of the emerging technologies used in telecommunications to deliver services of Next Generation Networks (NGN) by configuring and testing an IP device.
NGN services include 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.
Application of the Unit
Technicians and cable installers who install and maintain IP-based equipment for customer and service providers apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
They may be up-skilling from traditional legacy telecommunications technologies or cross-skilling from related industries to provide services in NGN using IP technologies.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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. Gather information to prepare for the installation of an IP device |
1.1 Obtain and clarify work health and safety (WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area with appropriate person 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 |
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2. Prepare for the installation of an IP device |
2.1 Select an IP device for installation that can be integrated into the existing network 2.2 Obtain appropriate hardware, software, network protocols, peripheral devices and media types and connectors for configuration process 2.3 Draw the physical topology of the device connection to the network and seek approval from the appropriate person 2.4 Obtain configuration details to start setting up the device |
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3. Configure and test the 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 the 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 |
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4. Complete and document network installation |
4.1 Restore work site 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 about the completion of the task according to enterprise procedures |
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5. Test a wireless link |
5.1 Select the 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 the accuracy of the received data |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to work effectively within a group
- literacy skills to interpret configuration instructions
- numeracy skills to gather and record data from measurements
- technical skills to:
- configure and test an IP device
- recognise security threats and offer solutions.
Required knowledge
- computer networking principles
- configuration instructions
- IP addressing
- IP devices
- organisational policy and procedures relating to the installation and testing of internet protocol devices
- procedures for basic testing and troubleshooting of an IP device
- procedures for assigning networking protocols
- security configurations
- wireless technologies and basic applications
- work health and safety (WHS) requirements and personal safety issues relating to the installation and testing of internet protocol devices.
Evidence Guide
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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Methods 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
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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WHS requirements may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include managing: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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IP devices may include: |
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OSI reference model has seven layers, including: |
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Network may include: |
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IP-based telecommunications application may include: |
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Hardware may include: |
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Software may include: |
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Network protocols may include: |
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Peripheral devices may include: |
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Media types and connectors may include: |
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Configuration details may include: |
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Network addressing scheme may include: |
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Calculations may include: |
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Network commands may include: |
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Security threats may include: |
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Security solutions may include: |
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Essential installation information may include: |
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Wireless connections may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Telecommunications - Telecommunications networks engineering
