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

ICTOPN602 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTOPN602 - Manage dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transmission system using graphical user interface (GUI) management software.It applies to individuals who use high-level technical skills and network management software to manage network operations. It is often carried out at a central Network Operations Centre (NOC).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 – Optical Networks field of work and include access to:

DWDM system and test equipment currently used in industry

relevant equipment manuals, software manuals and other procedural documentation.

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
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PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to manage transmission system
  • Determine networking issues and requirements from appropriate person
  • Install network management software according to vendor instructions, including access, security and administration
  • Create a customised representation of the enterprise’s network topology
  • Set and configure thresholds for performance monitoring
  • Prepare a plan to integrate the DWDM management system into a broader network management system where applicable
       
Element: Manage transmission system
  • Manage network using appropriate communications links
  • Monitor network for faults and performance and produce a fault and performance report
       
Element: Use network management to report on the overall state of transmission system
  • Analyse performance monitoring data and alarm data
  • Prepare report and make recommendations based on analysis
  • Report on network degradation over a period of time
       


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. Prepare to manage transmission system

1.1 Determine networking issues and requirements from appropriate person

1.2 Install network management software according to vendor instructions, including access, security and administration

1.3 Create a customised representation of the enterprise’s network topology

1.4 Set and configure thresholds for performance monitoring

1.5 Prepare a plan to integrate the DWDM management system into a broader network management system where applicable

2. Manage transmission system

2.1 Manage network using appropriate communications links

2.2 Monitor network for faults and performance and produce a fault and performance report

3. Use network management to report on the overall state of transmission system

3.1 Analyse performance monitoring data and alarm data

3.2 Prepare report and make recommendations based on analysis

3.3 Report on network degradation over a period of time

Evidence of ability to:

determine network parameters and set up performance monitoring

manage network using appropriate software and tools

monitor network for faults and performance

produce fault and performance report

analyse performance monitoring and alarm data

prepare report with recommendations based on analysis.

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:

discuss workplace and industry environment relevant to dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM)

outline optical communications principles

explain DWDM technology, its operation and testing principles

summarise simple network management protocol (SNMP)

explain organisational policies and procedures relevant to the DWDM

determine appropriate report formats and communications tools required to make recommendations on performance and network degradation.


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. Prepare to manage transmission system

1.1 Determine networking issues and requirements from appropriate person

1.2 Install network management software according to vendor instructions, including access, security and administration

1.3 Create a customised representation of the enterprise’s network topology

1.4 Set and configure thresholds for performance monitoring

1.5 Prepare a plan to integrate the DWDM management system into a broader network management system where applicable

2. Manage transmission system

2.1 Manage network using appropriate communications links

2.2 Monitor network for faults and performance and produce a fault and performance report

3. Use network management to report on the overall state of transmission system

3.1 Analyse performance monitoring data and alarm data

3.2 Prepare report and make recommendations based on analysis

3.3 Report on network degradation over a period of time

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine networking issues and requirements from appropriate person 
Install network management software according to vendor instructions, including access, security and administration 
Create a customised representation of the enterprise’s network topology 
Set and configure thresholds for performance monitoring 
Prepare a plan to integrate the DWDM management system into a broader network management system where applicable 
Manage network using appropriate communications links 
Monitor network for faults and performance and produce a fault and performance report 
Analyse performance monitoring data and alarm data 
Prepare report and make recommendations based on analysis 
Report on network degradation over a period of time 

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