Required skills

analytical skills to identify details relating to the project from the approved network plan

communication skills to discuss project brief with the customer

learning skills to

develop and study planning options considering present and future needs

identify barriers to plan realisation

literacy skills to write project briefs

numerical skills to

analyse site survey data

cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

undertake costbenefit studies to inform the decision making process

planning skills to review current and new technology facilities and features when developing options

problem solving skills to

address and analyse specific customer requirements

assess current Access Network conditions

research skills to

analyse impact on planning processes

obtain and study information relating to new technology or technology features

obtain geographical information

study relevant legislation and associated operational codes

technical skills to apply the three phases of project management to the project brief

Required knowledge

awareness of relevant legislation

detailed knowledge of

cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

telecommunications industry in Australia

theory of project management and associated databases and project management software programs

overview knowledge of

economic and political influences upon public and commercial enterprises

financial authorities and delegations

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

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

specific knowledge of collating and writing project briefs reports and project charters

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

implement planning processes including associated monitoring and control mechanisms

develop solutions to address Access Network shortfalls that satisfy customer and enterprise needs

merge technological development and product implementation into network development plans

produce forecasts for a specific network including costbenefit analysis

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a network planning area systems and deployment rules and standards

relevant databases licensing requirements and other site related procedures

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate undertaking an assessment of an access network

review of documented network development plan within specification and within specified timeframes completed by the candidate for differing project briefs

review of solutions developed by the candidate that address network shortfalls

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning the access network

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTNPLA Plan the deployment of access network architectures

ICTNPL4108A Plan the deployment of access network architectures

ICTNPLA Evaluate the capability of access networks

ICTNPL4109A Evaluate the capability of access networks.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Access network may refer to:

Network information sources may include:

Planning data may relate to:

Network trends may include:

New and emerging technologies may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Existing network may include:

Barriers relating to planned network extensions may include:

Planning parameters may relate to:

Resource requirements may refer to:

Network plan may include: