Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Version 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse requirements and plan a new or upgraded telecommunication transmission network or convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).
It applies to individuals with high-level technical skills working as technical officers, supervisors and engineers working with optical, dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), fibre networks and wireless networks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
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. Scope the project |
1.1 Obtain and interpret relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards including work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the given work 1.2 Obtain project brief from appropriate person 1.3 Evaluate potential transmission options and select most suitable type of transmission network that meets criteria outlined in project brief 1.4 Analyse limitations of transmission path characteristics and develop solutions for transmission impairments 1.5 Produce a report outlining reasons for selection of a transmission network, together with a shortlist of suitable equipment vendors and products 1.6 Obtain traffic load from network information sources or forecasts, and then dimension the proposed network service 1.7 Produce brief on relationship between transmission network architecture components and overall network, and their impact on the work 1.8 Evaluate equipment type and technologies to determine availability, cost and compatibility with existing network equipment 1.9 Determine resources and equipment needed for work according to enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety 1.10 Assess capacity limitation of various platforms in context of the work to optimise maximum network performance 1.11 Determine product capability and calculate allowable capacity of transmission network to allow for network growth |
2. Produce link budget |
2.1 Critically analyse transmission system using equipment and vendor’s specifications to produce a link budget and assess resulting margin 2.2 Document results of link budget analysis |
3. Produce deployment plan for transmission network |
3.1 Conduct planning work using current equipment components and complying with transmission network deployment rules and exemption process criteria 3.2 Produce preliminary plan on network deployment that maintains transmission network integrity 3.3 Establish a solution to unexpected situations through discussion with appropriate personnel, with consideration to job specifications, safety and enterprise procedures 3.4 Review plan to ensure it complies with all standards and codes required when working on network access, and make adjustments where appropriate |
4. Complete work |
4.1 Produce final deployment plan including recommendations agreed with customer 4.2 Provide report on network management and performance monitoring system to be incorporated in the transmission network to ensure network is performing at optimum level |
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, 1.9, 3.4 |
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Writing |
1.5, 1.7, 2.2, 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.8, 1.11, 2.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.9, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.6, 3.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.3, 1.4, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN801 Plan a transmission network |
ICTTEN7193B Plan a transmission network |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Recoded and minor changes to PC’s to meet AQF requirements. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2