List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather forecast intelligence | 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 assess potential network traffic quantity and flow 1.3 Access information relating to new and emerging technologies, facilities and features, and their specific applications to evaluate market trends in new technology implementation 1.4 Obtain data from network analysis to determine the state of the existing network using customer complaint reports and network fault incidence rate |
2. Produce forecast service demand information | 2.1 Analyse and process all collated data and prepare to the format required for forecasting activity 2.2 Select and configure a suitable software forecasting tool to process collated data 2.3 Evaluate collated data to generate forecasts of service demand using information in reference to new developments 2.4 Compile forecast figures and report according to enterprise policy |
3. Review forecasts and update systems records | 3.1 Review forecasts according to enterprise policy 3.2 Ensure forecasts consider new developments in the area and technological changes where appropriate 3.3 Maintain updated systems records with information received from each installation amendment activity |
Evidence of ability to:
collect accurate data vital to development of traffic and service variation
generate relevant forecasts in relation to traffic and service variation using appropriate forecasting techniques
accurately review forecasts relevant to specific planning periods.
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:
identify and describe common telecommunications measurement quantities
identify network and transmission equipment and describe their capabilities
outline network topologies and common access and transmission hierarchies
explain the configuration and use of software forecasting tools
outline different forecasting techniques and sources of data to aid forecasting
describe sources of market intelligence
identify and describe new and emerging technologies
outline typical customer applications and usage levels.
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 current software
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.