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. Develop voice, data and IP network solutions | 1.1 Produce requirements for voice, data and IP network solutions for delivery of new voice, data and IP networks to customers using forecasting demand data 1.2 Prepare plan for organisational change control process and integration of new solutions within a complete network infrastructure 1.3 Produce test management schedule for testing process of network product solution 1.4 Translate complex design and architecture requirements to traceable software application characteristics according to design requirements 1.5 Develop network architecture solution specifications using industry process according to design requirements 1.6 Develop software and hardware resource profiling and select suitable vendor for negotiations 1.7 Translate complex requirements into software packaging 1.8 Produce software deployment mapping and version control to ensure complete integration and compatibility of network application solution to existing system 1.9 Complete configuration management and provide complex input network design requirements |
2. Critically analyse test results of voice, data and IP network solutions | 2.1 Use design document and integration document software to replicate issues exhibited in test environment 2.2 Certify software solution compatibility and compliance to requirements using web-based test management tool (quality centre) to conduct performance evaluation tests 2.3 Critically analyse test reports to evaluate load balancing and network security issues in test environment 2.4 Resolve complex issues in interface to isolate defects |
3. Manage deployment of voice, data and IP network solutions | 3.1 Plan and prepare evidence for customer acceptance and certification 3.2 Plan and manage transition to operation activities required for transition to operation of integrated IP network solution 3.3 Prepare installation failures procedure to make changes while maintaining service levels 3.4 Manage change implementation plan to maintain system stability |
4. Maintain currency of voice, data and IP network solutions | 4.1 Manage ongoing monitoring activities to prolong new IP network solution life cycle for cost-effective business reasons 4.2 Produce tuning activities to make efficient use of resources 4.3 Analyse current demand for resources to derive forecasts and future requirements 4.4 Produce a capacity plan predicting infrastructure resource needs to achieve agreed service levels |
Evidence of the ability to:
produce a test management schedule
develop network architecture solution specifications
develop software and hardware resource profiling and select suitable vendor for negotiations
undertake configuration management of voice, data and internet protocol (IP) network, and provide complex input network design requirements
analyse test reports to evaluate load balancing and network security issues
plan and prepare evidence for customer acceptance
prepare installation failures procedure
produce tuning activities to enable efficiencies
produce capacity plan predicting infrastructure resource needs.
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:
summarise installation failure procedures
investigate change management strategies relevant to introduction of new technologies
explain new IP network solutions
identify and contrast software and hardware resources relevant to project
explain system integration techniques
explain test management scheduling
provide detailed summary of tuning activities necessary to maintain currency
explain use of forecasting demand data
identify and contrast various test management tools.
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 – Telecommunications Networks Engineering field of work and include access to:
a site where management of voice, data and IP network solutions can be undertaken
software and hardware resources suitable for developing, deploying and managing voice, data and IP network solutions
tests and equipment currently used in industry.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.