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ICTNPL601
Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and evaluate forecast data to plan development and growth of the telecommunications network.

It applies to individuals with a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in optical telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather data related to existing and projected network usage

1.1 Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use

1.2 Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow

1.3 Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications

1.4 Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes

2. Assess need for network growth

2.1 Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements

2.2 Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network

2.3 Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth

3. Develop network plans

3.1 Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process

3.2 Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth

3.3 Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis, where required, with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan

3.4 Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures

Evidence of ability to:

gather comprehensive data related to existing and projected network usage

accurately assess need for network growth

develop detailed network plans.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the following general processes of network growth:

cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

project management theory, associated databases and project management software programs

telecommunications industry in Australia

outline economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises

outline economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises

identify relevant financial authorities and delegations

outline the influence of local and international economic conditions on the telecommunications industry

describe typical challenges and limits facing technology today and consideration of future needs

identify relevant legislation

explain the process for collating and writing project briefs, reports and project charters.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Network Planning field of work and include access to:

data from organisations involved in planning initiatives

a range of software currently used in industry

relevant regulations

specifications that impact forecasting activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather data related to existing and projected network usage

1.1 Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use

1.2 Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow

1.3 Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications

1.4 Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes

2. Assess need for network growth

2.1 Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements

2.2 Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network

2.3 Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth

3. Develop network plans

3.1 Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process

3.2 Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth

3.3 Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis, where required, with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan

3.4 Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures

Evidence of ability to:

gather comprehensive data related to existing and projected network usage

accurately assess need for network growth

develop detailed network plans.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the following general processes of network growth:

cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

project management theory, associated databases and project management software programs

telecommunications industry in Australia

outline economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises

outline economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises

identify relevant financial authorities and delegations

outline the influence of local and international economic conditions on the telecommunications industry

describe typical challenges and limits facing technology today and consideration of future needs

identify relevant legislation

explain the process for collating and writing project briefs, reports and project charters.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Network Planning field of work and include access to:

data from organisations involved in planning initiatives

a range of software currently used in industry

relevant regulations

specifications that impact forecasting activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access market intelligence for information on customer demand on the network and likely growth in network use 
Obtain demand data to plan for potential network traffic quantity and flow 
Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications 
Access relevant legislation and associated operational codes and analyse impact on planning processes 
Evaluate capacity of existing network to absorb planned growth using network capacity usage and traffic measurements 
Plan likely timing of necessary network increments to minimise impact on the network 
Assess use of new or alternate technologies to meet forecast growth 
Assess overall planning parameters including approved business plan prior to commencement of planning process 
Analyse gathered information and produce a project plan with specifications to meet network growth 
Conduct appropriate investment study including cost benefit analysis, where required, with consideration of barriers that may affect project plan 
Produce a network plan with detailed specifications and seek approval according to enterprise procedures 

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