Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTNPL403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate the capability of access networks

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTNPL403 - Evaluate the capability of access networks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather information on the types of access networks and evaluate their capability to meet present and future demands, including evaluation and comparison of competing access network technologies. It applies to individuals with a range of telecommunications skills and extensive knowledge of core and access network capabilities of the service provider. It prepares individuals for entry into planning and design for network additions and implementations to accommodate network growth and new technologies within the industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 – Network Planning field of work and include access to:

network design documentation and other site related documentation

equipment specifications

live network or training facilities

organisational guidelines

networked computers

networked telecommunications components.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Scope the project
  • Prepare for given work according to site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
  • Determine types of access networks currently deployed by accessing and using network information sources
  • Determine nature, quantity, architecture and condition of existing network equipment and their attributes
  • Produce a brief on deployment scope of current access networks, including geographical limitations and their contribution to the larger network
       
Element: Assess capability and technologies of current and future access networks
  • Produce layout of the topology of identified types of access networks with network elements clearly indicated
  • Evaluate equipment type and technologies of the access network to determine compatibility with existing network equipment and interoperability with other networks
  • Assess current and future capability and limitations of the network to ensure potential growth of the network
  • Determine future offerings of product and services outlining product offerings allowable over each network
       
Element: Document capability evaluation
  • Assess capability of current access networks to deliver products and services to customers
  • Recommend preferred solutions for network growth with future capabilities
       


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 the project

1.1 Prepare for given work according to site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures

1.2 Determine types of access networks currently deployed by accessing and using network information sources

1.3 Determine nature, quantity, architecture and condition of existing network equipment and their attributes

1.4 Produce a brief on deployment scope of current access networks, including geographical limitations and their contribution to the larger network

2. Assess capability and technologies of current and future access networks

2.1 Produce layout of the topology of identified types of access networks with network elements clearly indicated

2.2 Evaluate equipment type and technologies of the access network to determine compatibility with existing network equipment and interoperability with other networks

2.3 Assess current and future capability and limitations of the network to ensure potential growth of the network

2.4 Determine future offerings of product and services outlining product offerings allowable over each network

3. Document capability evaluation

3.1 Assess capability of current access networks to deliver products and services to customers

3.2 Recommend preferred solutions for network growth with future capabilities

Evidence of ability to:

evaluate capability and limitations of the various access network technologies for present and future needs

determine and source equipment that will be used across the spectrum of access network technologies

outline product offerings allowable across all competing access network technologies.

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:

identify access networks from information sources

explain access networks in terms of:

common attributes and features

typical access network technologies and topologies

explain how to assess capability and limitations of a network including:

its contribution to the boarder network; and,

its capacity to deliver customer products and services

outline typical problems and challenges that arise from working with access network technologies

explain the basis on which various network technologies are selected.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 the project

1.1 Prepare for given work according to site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures

1.2 Determine types of access networks currently deployed by accessing and using network information sources

1.3 Determine nature, quantity, architecture and condition of existing network equipment and their attributes

1.4 Produce a brief on deployment scope of current access networks, including geographical limitations and their contribution to the larger network

2. Assess capability and technologies of current and future access networks

2.1 Produce layout of the topology of identified types of access networks with network elements clearly indicated

2.2 Evaluate equipment type and technologies of the access network to determine compatibility with existing network equipment and interoperability with other networks

2.3 Assess current and future capability and limitations of the network to ensure potential growth of the network

2.4 Determine future offerings of product and services outlining product offerings allowable over each network

3. Document capability evaluation

3.1 Assess capability of current access networks to deliver products and services to customers

3.2 Recommend preferred solutions for network growth with future capabilities

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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
Prepare for given work according to site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures 
Determine types of access networks currently deployed by accessing and using network information sources 
Determine nature, quantity, architecture and condition of existing network equipment and their attributes 
Produce a brief on deployment scope of current access networks, including geographical limitations and their contribution to the larger network 
Produce layout of the topology of identified types of access networks with network elements clearly indicated 
Evaluate equipment type and technologies of the access network to determine compatibility with existing network equipment and interoperability with other networks 
Assess current and future capability and limitations of the network to ensure potential growth of the network 
Determine future offerings of product and services outlining product offerings allowable over each network 
Assess capability of current access networks to deliver products and services to customers 
Recommend preferred solutions for network growth with future capabilities 

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