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 authenticate compliance and compatibility of software and hardware to an existing system for new software and hardware releases for an existing system or new infrastructure for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).
It applies to individuals with high-level technical skills who make use of software test routines and test hardware for performance to manufacturer’s and design specifications.
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. Plan testing of new software releases |
1.1 Obtain manuals, specifications and instructions associated with new releases and identify areas of uncertainty for confirmation with the vendor 1.2 Plan the testing environment of the software release and likely impact with network management centre 1.3 Determine resources required to assist with the test, and negotiate their availability 1.4 Determine and plan outage and notify network management centre as required 1.5 Notify customers of impact on the network during the test 1.6 Develop contingency plans to cater for likely problems during the test, including health and safety issues |
2. Test software and hardware units |
2.1 Load new software and conduct tests using appropriate test equipment according to vendor specifications 2.2 Evaluate test results to assess functionality and features of software and hardware according to vendor documentation 2.3 Test compatibility with existing network and take corrective action with vendor as required 2.4 Implement contingency plans in conjunction with network management if integrity of the network is compromised by the new release |
3. Undertake administrative work |
3.1 Document test results and store according to enterprise policy 3.2 Discuss ongoing or likely problems with the vendor and initiate follow-up arrangements to ensure a permanent solution 3.3 Provide clearance for software and hardware release to be put in service in the system, according to enterprise procedures |
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, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3 |
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Writing |
1.4-1.6, 3.1, 3.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3-1.5, 3.2 |
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Numeracy |
2.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
3.1, 3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 3.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN608 Verify new software and hardware releases |
ICTTEN6094A Verify new software and hardware releases |
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