Modification History
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This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. Minor change to unit title and other minor editorial changes. Outcomes deemed equivalent. |
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This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 1.0. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, install and configure an enterprise smart technology network in a home or commercial environment. It involves testing and troubleshooting the smart technology network installation.
Smart technology network changes the focus from the physical infrastructure to the new world of virtual infrastructure. It uses the internet protocol (IP) home network to provide applications that are scalable and sustainable from an energy conservation aspect.
Scalability, cost savings, security, flexibility of infrastructure and energy consumption are significant factors when businesses considers smart technology network.
Smart technology network solutions support the application of Next Generation Technologies (NGN).
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to the design, installation and configuration of a smart technology network suitable for domestic or industrial enterprises using IP networking technology.
Relevant job roles include designer and installer of smart grid networks, IP networks, and sustainable networks. This includes maintaining and supporting smart grid networks.
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. Prepare for the design and installation of a smart technology network |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel from the enterprise 1.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel 1.3 Determine nature and scope of the smart technology network from customer specifications and appropriate personnel 1.4 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies 1.5 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the work site |
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2. Design a customer smart technology network |
2.1 Produce a smart technology network topology that is interoperable and scalable after considering customer requirements, technical specifications, physical and financial constraints and expansion projections 2.2 Determine network devices and network resources according to enterprise procedures 2.3 Produce the smart technology network design, including network security and network element configurations to meet design specifications and enterprise procedures |
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3. Install and configure a designed smart technology network |
3.1 Install smart technology network hardware to topology design plan according to enterprise procedures 3.2 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity and verify using calculations 3.3 Configure network elements to perform the logical connection of the smart technology network topology with the network security features required 3.4 Conduct connectivity and performance tests to verify that the network installation meets the design specification 3.5 Troubleshoot the smart technology network and internet connectivity according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures |
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4. Complete and document network design and installation |
4.1 Restore work site to safe condition according to established safety procedures 4.2 Record and store essential design and installation information according to enterprise procedures 4.3 Notify appropriate personnel about the completion of the task according to enterprise procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to liaise and negotiate with customers and peers to achieve design specifications
- literacy skills to:
- develop network documentation and maintain network records
- read and interpret enterprise procedures, manuals and specifications
- numeracy skills to interpret technical data
- planning and organising skills to plan and prioritise own work
- problem-solving skills to:
- deal with unexpected situations on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
- troubleshoot common network problems according to help desk procedures
- safety awareness skills to:
- apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
- follow enterprise OHS procedures
- work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
- technical skills to:
- analyse the impact of applications on traffic flow in the network
- apply network design methodologies to design networks that provide a range of services and applications found in larger networks
- conduct a wireless site survey
- determine customer requirements and a design specification
- determine the impact of upgrading hardware and software on network functionality
- identify the technical requirements, constraints and manageability issues for a given customer network requirement
- install a network design
- use tools and equipment.
Required knowledge
- enterprise OHS procedures
- network design concepts:
- business requirements
- network topologies
- physical and financial constraints
- security
- wired or wireless options
- network requirements:
- applications
- lifecycle
- manageability
- quality of service
- open systems interconnect (OSI) layered communication model
- tool and equipment use
- troubleshooting:
- impact of network failure
- maintenance
- troubleshooting methodology.
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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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 with:
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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OHS may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include managing: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Smart technology network may refer to: |
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Smart technology network topology may refer to: |
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Network devices may include: |
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Network resources may include: |
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Enterprise procedures may include: |
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Network addressing scheme may include: |
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Calculations may include: |
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Essential design and installation information may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Telecommunications - Telecommunications networks engineering
