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 design, and confirm specifications and compatibility for additional telecommunications network equipment.
It applies to individuals working as field officers, technicians or technical supervisors for carriers, contractors or other service providers who assess the need for additional equipment, including voice over internet protocol (VoIP), biometric identification, radio frequency identification (RFID) and security system equipment.
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. Evaluate system needs |
1.1 Determine need for additional electronic equipment from telecommunications project plan 1.2 Specify purpose of equipment and ascertain need for additional network equipment with customer |
2. Analyse network and select design option |
2.1 Analyse possible impacts on network and network service requirements 2.2 Generate options for system design that are realistic for the enterprise and network 2.3 Evaluate and select preferred option, based on enterprise business strategy outcomes, service policy and compliance with relevant legislation 2.4 Discuss and confirm selected option with customer |
3. Assess system compatibility |
3.1 Assess compatibility of each equipment unit and intended use with other installed units, from system plans, equipment manuals, installation environment and industry knowledge 3.2 Modify design accordingly 3.3 Provide customer with design 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, 2.3, 3.1 |
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Writing |
1.2, 3.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 2.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.3 |
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Interact with others |
3.3 |
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Get the work done |
2.1-2.3, 3.1 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN503 Design an electronic system for a telecommunications network |
ICTTEN5038A Design an electronic system for a telecommunications network |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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