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.
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Evaluate design requirements | 1.1 Consult relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards that impact on project 1.2 Determine need for enhancement to new or existing telecommunications network from telecommunications project plan and associated project brief 1.3 Determine specific purpose and type of network growth and enhancement using collated data from other relevant sources 1.4 Consult client regarding enterprise criteria and determine timeframe for design plan 1.5 Establish and organise design resource requirements |
2. Evaluate information to prepare design drawings | 2.1 Obtain site access through consultation with affected property owners where project impacts on private property 2.2 Collect field data and propose ways to manage physical impediments that may affect building construction work 2.3 Verify existing equipment, equipment layouts and building services to plan for network growth 2.4 Ascertain impact of relevant heritage, environmental and other governmental legislation, and initiate action or organise consultative processes to gain approvals according to enterprise policy 2.5 Prepare design drawing according to enterprise requirements |
3. Select design option | 3.1 Analyse proposed network needs to determine set of realistic design options 3.2 Evaluate and select preferred design option according to approved enterprise criteria and discuss selected option with client 3.3 Assess system compatibility and make modifications to design |
4. Prepare design plan | 4.1 Prepare detailed design plan, including relevant geographical and topological information, equipment and material and cost estimates 4.2 Discuss final designs with planners and project management, and obtain approval to proceed 4.3 Produce final detailed design brief with drawings, material requirements, and testing and maintenance plans for operational staff to follow |
Evidence of the ability to:
assess the implications of legislation, regulations and standards on project design
analyse the network and enterprise needs to determine design options
consult widely to ensure design represents client requirements
prepare a design brief for building and equipment design provisioning
prepare detailed design documentation to enable realisation of design.
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:
explain common client telecommunications applications and related equipment
identify and critique connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment
describe cost-effective solutions in planning
identify and explore current legislation relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services
review the range of client premises equipment (CPE)
outline environmental impacts and options for green information and communications technology (ICT) installations
review network and transmission equipment
explain network topologies, and interface and interconnection solutions
outline work health and safety (WHS) issues that are required to be included in the design brief for:
electrical safety
materials handling
physical hazards
confined spaces
heights
lifting
review the power requirements and electrical safety of the project
explain technology of next generation networks (NGN)
identify test equipment types.
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 – project management field of work and include access to:
sites on which projects may be designed
relevant databases, legislative requirements and other project related documentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.