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 to arrange a secure internet protocol (IP) network for a customer.
It applies to individuals who install Next Generation Networks (NGNs). These IP networks provide fast internet, voice over internet protocol (VoIP), IPTV and internet TV services.
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. Prepare to implement IPTV in a home network |
1.1 Obtain and clarify work health and safety (WHS) requirements and risk control measures and procedures for a given work area, with appropriate personnel 1.2 Evaluate existing customer home network equipment for operational status |
2. Design IPTV integration to a home network to meet customer requirements |
2.1 Prepare a configuration layout integrating IPTV to existing customer network using IPTV network elements to provide optimum video delivery service 2.2 Select IPTV network elements to provide optimum video delivery service 2.3 Obtain configuration instructions for network elements 2.4 Design connection plan to integrate customer network elements and optimise system performance 2.5 Identify any connection problems and amend design plan |
3. Implement IPTV design plan to a home network |
3.1 Interconnect network elements according to design plan using manufacturer’s instructions and IP addressing schemes 3.2 Configure and test network elements to provide integrated IPTV to the existing system 3.3 Provide a free-to-air (FTA) connection over digital video broadcasting – terrestrial (DVB-T) to complement the IPTV service 3.4 Set up customer specific operations as required 3.5 Configure security measures in an IPTV network to protect against security threats 3.6 Troubleshoot home network according to manufacturer’s specifications and escalate unresolvable items to the service provider |
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 4.3 Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task and obtain sign-off |
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, 3.1 |
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Writing |
1.1, 2.4, 2.5, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Oral Communication |
4.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 4.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 2.5, 3.1-3.6 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN415 Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network |
ICTTEN4126A Install and configure internet protocol TV in a home network |
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