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ICTTEN502
Design a telecommunications project

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge to scope requirements, assess land site suitability, arrange site acquisition, and produce building design plans for a telecommunications building project.

It applies to individuals working for private and public organisations who combine technical design and organisational skills to apply planning principles for provisioning of the various building projects and technologies within a telecommunications network to meet future customer demands.

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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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Scope design options

1.1 Determine the nature, purpose and type of new facilities in the proposed project from project specifications obtained from planners

1.2 Analyse project brief to scope requirements of the project and consider design options with consideration to legislation governing carriers in Australia

1.3 Evaluate design requirements to determine optimal site selection for the project to house facilities

1.4 Arrange an environmental impact study (EIS) to be conducted on the selected site with project requirements to assess suitability of the site

2. Evaluate and arrange land acquisition

2.1 Evaluate findings of the EIS to determine suitability of the land for the project

2.2 Prepare a justification report on a favourable EIS and consult affected property owners to establish a base for negotiation

2.3 Determine potential for land acquisition or purchase from analysis of previously gathered data and EIS findings and ensure compliance with regulations and legislation

3. Analyse area and select design option

3.1 Analyse physical attributes of the area, possible environmental impacts and previously collected data to prepare design options

3.2 Prepare field sketch according to enterprise requirements and develop solutions to any obvious physical impediment to construction

3.3 Produce design options for the area that are viable for the enterprise and recommend a preferred option with justifications

3.4 Evaluate selection of preferred option to ensure enterprise business strategy outcomes and policies are satisfied

4. Notify interested parties

4.1 Assess resources available for project implementation to ensure works are within the enterprise’s schedule

4.2 Notify interested parties of the type, extent and duration of proposed works according to enterprise policy

4.3 Obtain all required written permission from interested parties and forward to those who will carry out the job

5. Produce design plan and documentation

5.1 Prepare design plan to enterprise requirements including relevant geographical and topological information

5.2 Indicate location and specification of works and network equipment accurately and clearly

5.3 Specify resources needed to undertake the project

5.4 Update enterprise information systems according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice

5.5 Produce a complete design report and present to management for approval

Evidence of ability to:

scope design options

recommend acquisition of land

prepare justification report including evaluation of environmental impact study (EIS) findings

produce design options

prepare completed building design plan for a telecommunications project.

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 access networks

describe building codes and regulations relating to telecommunications installations

appraise computer aided design (CAD) software packages used for telecommunications designs

define core networks and specify the foundation design principles

describe the Environmental Protection Act and its impact on designing a telecommunications project

explain implications of heritage listings on a site

summarise information found in EISs

explain network performance and capacity

outline networks planning and procedures

explain site surveys

describe acts and regulations attributed to telecommunications.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:

sites on which projects may be designed

CAD drawing facilities

relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation.

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. Scope design options

1.1 Determine the nature, purpose and type of new facilities in the proposed project from project specifications obtained from planners

1.2 Analyse project brief to scope requirements of the project and consider design options with consideration to legislation governing carriers in Australia

1.3 Evaluate design requirements to determine optimal site selection for the project to house facilities

1.4 Arrange an environmental impact study (EIS) to be conducted on the selected site with project requirements to assess suitability of the site

2. Evaluate and arrange land acquisition

2.1 Evaluate findings of the EIS to determine suitability of the land for the project

2.2 Prepare a justification report on a favourable EIS and consult affected property owners to establish a base for negotiation

2.3 Determine potential for land acquisition or purchase from analysis of previously gathered data and EIS findings and ensure compliance with regulations and legislation

3. Analyse area and select design option

3.1 Analyse physical attributes of the area, possible environmental impacts and previously collected data to prepare design options

3.2 Prepare field sketch according to enterprise requirements and develop solutions to any obvious physical impediment to construction

3.3 Produce design options for the area that are viable for the enterprise and recommend a preferred option with justifications

3.4 Evaluate selection of preferred option to ensure enterprise business strategy outcomes and policies are satisfied

4. Notify interested parties

4.1 Assess resources available for project implementation to ensure works are within the enterprise’s schedule

4.2 Notify interested parties of the type, extent and duration of proposed works according to enterprise policy

4.3 Obtain all required written permission from interested parties and forward to those who will carry out the job

5. Produce design plan and documentation

5.1 Prepare design plan to enterprise requirements including relevant geographical and topological information

5.2 Indicate location and specification of works and network equipment accurately and clearly

5.3 Specify resources needed to undertake the project

5.4 Update enterprise information systems according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice

5.5 Produce a complete design report and present to management for approval

Evidence of ability to:

scope design options

recommend acquisition of land

prepare justification report including evaluation of environmental impact study (EIS) findings

produce design options

prepare completed building design plan for a telecommunications project.

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 access networks

describe building codes and regulations relating to telecommunications installations

appraise computer aided design (CAD) software packages used for telecommunications designs

define core networks and specify the foundation design principles

describe the Environmental Protection Act and its impact on designing a telecommunications project

explain implications of heritage listings on a site

summarise information found in EISs

explain network performance and capacity

outline networks planning and procedures

explain site surveys

describe acts and regulations attributed to telecommunications.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:

sites on which projects may be designed

CAD drawing facilities

relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation.

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
Determine the nature, purpose and type of new facilities in the proposed project from project specifications obtained from planners 
Analyse project brief to scope requirements of the project and consider design options with consideration to legislation governing carriers in Australia 
Evaluate design requirements to determine optimal site selection for the project to house facilities 
Arrange an environmental impact study (EIS) to be conducted on the selected site with project requirements to assess suitability of the site 
Evaluate findings of the EIS to determine suitability of the land for the project 
Prepare a justification report on a favourable EIS and consult affected property owners to establish a base for negotiation 
Determine potential for land acquisition or purchase from analysis of previously gathered data and EIS findings and ensure compliance with regulations and legislation 
Analyse physical attributes of the area, possible environmental impacts and previously collected data to prepare design options 
Prepare field sketch according to enterprise requirements and develop solutions to any obvious physical impediment to construction 
Produce design options for the area that are viable for the enterprise and recommend a preferred option with justifications 
Evaluate selection of preferred option to ensure enterprise business strategy outcomes and policies are satisfied 
Assess resources available for project implementation to ensure works are within the enterprise’s schedule 
Notify interested parties of the type, extent and duration of proposed works according to enterprise policy 
Obtain all required written permission from interested parties and forward to those who will carry out the job 
Prepare design plan to enterprise requirements including relevant geographical and topological information 
Indicate location and specification of works and network equipment accurately and clearly 
Specify resources needed to undertake the project 
Update enterprise information systems according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice 
Produce a complete design report and present to management for approval 

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