Required skills

analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective technical solutions

communication skills to

liaise with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors

literacy skills to

interpret technical specifications and manuals

document technical requirements and procedures

numeracy skills to

analyse and confirm capacity requirements

calculate budget requirements and limitations

planning and organisational skills to

make site access and equipment delivery arrangements

set out project requirements and priorities

problem solving skills to account for unexpected variations to requirements

research skills to gain and maintain relevant and current technical product knowledge

Required knowledge

cabling types structures and connectors

common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment

connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

current legislation relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services

CPE

environmental impacts including options for green ICT installations

costeffective solutions in installation

leasing

purchase

network and transmission equipment

network topologies interface and interconnect solutions

OHS requirements

electrical safety

materials handling

physical hazards

confined spaces

heights

lifting

power requirements

typical performance parameters and typical faults that may be encountered in customer equipment and related connection and transmission media

warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees

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

assess CPE project requirements

prepare detailed system design and configuration

develop project and quality plans for CPE installation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site on which CPE installation can be planned

relevant documentation data technical manuals and other site related documentation

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 practical planning

review of plans completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation issues types of systems and applications

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTPMGA Prepare a project brief

ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief

ICTPMGA Prepare project specifications

ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications.

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

Customer may include:

Documentation may include:

Type of CPE project may include:

OHS and environmental issues may include:

Equipment may include:

Data may include:

System design and configuration may involve:

Project plan may include:

Quality plan may include: