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ICTNPL501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop planning strategies for core network design

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTNPL501 - Develop planning strategies for core network design
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop specifications for core networks to be used by network designers. It applies to technical officers or engineers from private and public organisations working in a network planning team, who combine technical skills with broader organisational skills to plan the various core network technologies.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:

computer aided design (CAD)

computer networks

data for network planning

network equipment deployment plans

planning models

relevant standards and regulations.

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: Evaluate core network requirements and infrastructure capability
  • Estimate likely growth in core network use by analysing forecasting market intelligence data on customer demand
  • Analyse current traffic and growth trends in edge and backbone networks to forecast traffic growth and capacity demand for the core network
  • Compare available capacity, capability and parameters of current core infrastructure deployment against researched demand data to identify infrastructure shortfalls
  • Quantify network requirements for any upgrades or network augmentation
  • Determine relevant standards and regulatory requirements to be considered in core network planning
  • Formulate justification to proceed by analysing business requirements and benefits to the business
       
Element: Prepare strategic plan and scoping document
  • Determine appropriate technologies and network elements for core network deployment, including new or alternative solutions to meet business requirements
  • Select commercially viable technology compatible with the existing network to deploy with existing and future network
  • Prepare a planning document, and supporting documentation with recommendations, that complies with deployment standards and regulatory requirements
  • Provide estimated costs and schedule for a planning solution
       
Element: Produce project brief
  • Evaluate and summarise project scope into required briefing format with supporting documentation, that complies with core network deployment rules
  • Plan project delivery to suit business requirements and practical limitations
  • Produce core networks specifications with approvals and present to the design section to produce detailed design specifications
       


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. Evaluate core network requirements and infrastructure capability

1.1 Estimate likely growth in core network use by analysing forecasting market intelligence data on customer demand

1.2 Analyse current traffic and growth trends in edge and backbone networks to forecast traffic growth and capacity demand for the core network

1.3 Compare available capacity, capability and parameters of current core infrastructure deployment against researched demand data to identify infrastructure shortfalls

1.4 Quantify network requirements for any upgrades or network augmentation

1.5 Determine relevant standards and regulatory requirements to be considered in core network planning

1.6 Formulate justification to proceed by analysing business requirements and benefits to the business

2. Prepare strategic plan and scoping document

2.1 Determine appropriate technologies and network elements for core network deployment, including new or alternative solutions to meet business requirements

2.2 Select commercially viable technology compatible with the existing network to deploy with existing and future network

2.3 Prepare a planning document, and supporting documentation with recommendations, that complies with deployment standards and regulatory requirements

2.4 Provide estimated costs and schedule for a planning solution

3. Produce project brief

3.1 Evaluate and summarise project scope into required briefing format with supporting documentation, that complies with core network deployment rules

3.2 Plan project delivery to suit business requirements and practical limitations

3.3 Produce core networks specifications with approvals and present to the design section to produce detailed design specifications

Evidence of ability to:

use data to accurately interpret growth patterns and develop options for core network designs which satisfy customer and enterprise financial goals

develop a network plan which is current with emerging technologies

produce specifications and costing

document a project brief with accompanying project implementation documentation.

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

outline the following specific features of core network design:

elements and architecture of core networks

limits of a core network

typical core network technologies

identify and describe elements and architectures of the various core technologies

explain key technologies that make up the core network

outline the following general features of core network design:

distribution structure of networks including backbone, core and edge

levels of reliability performance standards applicable to specific equipment deployment needs

network design including routing and redundancy

standards and regulations.


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. Evaluate core network requirements and infrastructure capability

1.1 Estimate likely growth in core network use by analysing forecasting market intelligence data on customer demand

1.2 Analyse current traffic and growth trends in edge and backbone networks to forecast traffic growth and capacity demand for the core network

1.3 Compare available capacity, capability and parameters of current core infrastructure deployment against researched demand data to identify infrastructure shortfalls

1.4 Quantify network requirements for any upgrades or network augmentation

1.5 Determine relevant standards and regulatory requirements to be considered in core network planning

1.6 Formulate justification to proceed by analysing business requirements and benefits to the business

2. Prepare strategic plan and scoping document

2.1 Determine appropriate technologies and network elements for core network deployment, including new or alternative solutions to meet business requirements

2.2 Select commercially viable technology compatible with the existing network to deploy with existing and future network

2.3 Prepare a planning document, and supporting documentation with recommendations, that complies with deployment standards and regulatory requirements

2.4 Provide estimated costs and schedule for a planning solution

3. Produce project brief

3.1 Evaluate and summarise project scope into required briefing format with supporting documentation, that complies with core network deployment rules

3.2 Plan project delivery to suit business requirements and practical limitations

3.3 Produce core networks specifications with approvals and present to the design section to produce detailed design specifications

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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
Estimate likely growth in core network use by analysing forecasting market intelligence data on customer demand 
Analyse current traffic and growth trends in edge and backbone networks to forecast traffic growth and capacity demand for the core network 
Compare available capacity, capability and parameters of current core infrastructure deployment against researched demand data to identify infrastructure shortfalls 
Quantify network requirements for any upgrades or network augmentation 
Determine relevant standards and regulatory requirements to be considered in core network planning 
Formulate justification to proceed by analysing business requirements and benefits to the business 
Determine appropriate technologies and network elements for core network deployment, including new or alternative solutions to meet business requirements 
Select commercially viable technology compatible with the existing network to deploy with existing and future network 
Prepare a planning document, and supporting documentation with recommendations, that complies with deployment standards and regulatory requirements 
Provide estimated costs and schedule for a planning solution 
Evaluate and summarise project scope into required briefing format with supporting documentation, that complies with core network deployment rules 
Plan project delivery to suit business requirements and practical limitations 
Produce core networks specifications with approvals and present to the design section to produce detailed design specifications 

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