Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Prepare for survey | 1.1 | Detailed requirements are discussed with planning staff |
1.2 | Need for specialist studies are determined and organised to co-ordinate with on site visit as required | ||
1.3 | Need for on site discussions with site owner, local staff, community or government representatives is determined and appointments made | ||
1.4 | Site access arrangements are determined and appropriate approvals organised if necessary | ||
2 | Undertake survey of land, buildings and facilities both new and existing | 2.1 | Existing buildings are surveyed as to capability of meeting planned changes |
2.2 | Access, security, environmental conditions and power and earthing arrangements and network connections are assessed as to capability of meeting planned growth | ||
2.3 | Assessments are made as to altered building infrastructure requirements in the event that the building is unsuitable | ||
2.4 | Building options are assessed and documented should a new structure be necessary | ||
2.5 | Availability and ownership of land is determined | ||
2.6 | Availability of commercial power is assessed | ||
2.7 | Title searches are organised as required | ||
2.8 | Special geological/land surveys and/or archaeological studies are organised | ||
2.9 | Soil sample studies are organised and the results analysed | ||
2.10 | Geographical nature of land is assessed and barriers to signalling determined | ||
2.11 | Work is conducted in a manner which is safe to self, fellow workers and the public at large | ||
3 | Undertake survey of environmental conditions | 3.1 | Existence of regulatory/statutory requirements is ascertained |
3.2 | Customer/community attitude to development is surveyed | ||
3.3 | Environmental impact of development is ascertained | ||
3.4 | Prevailing weather conditions and impact on planned changes is studied | ||
4 | Document and report survey findings | 4.1 | Detailed report outlining all findings is prepared |
4.2 | Various options to meet planned changes along with appropriate cost/benefit data are developed | ||
4.3 | Detailed recommendations are presented as to the most viable option |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
Assessment location and resources
Either
A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.
Or
A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.
Critical evidence
Assessment candidates should produce evidence of the following:
Mentor/assessor observes candidate:
interacting with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors
reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation
negotiating with customers, communities and community representatives including government officials
applying all legislative impacts on the network including relevant operational codes
complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices
considering both environmental and propagation needs.
Candidate delivers at least one oral report:
identifying key stakeholders
considering both existing and proposed technologies and associated building, power needs
complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices.
Mentor/assessor observes candidate's ability to consider both existing and proposed needs and comply with all related work practices.
Candidate submits a clear oral, and then a hard copy report, outlining all options and including recommendations with supporting reasons.
Skills and knowledge
Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context.
Codes refer to the Skill and Knowledge Register included in this training package:
CI610 Communication 6
CO620 Computer Programming 6
CO630 Planning Software 6
CS610 Customer Relations 6
EN660 Enterprise Pricing Policy 4
EN670 Selling 6
IN630 Negotiation 6
MA620 Mathematics 6
NE620 Network Architecture 6
NE640 Network Management Principles and Capabilities 6
OH610 Occupational Health and Safety 6
PK610 Product Knowledge 6
PS610 Plans and Specifications 6
PS630 Drawing Flowcharts 6
PS640 Spare Parts Dimensioning 6
PS680 Basic Building Trades Knowledge 6
RA620 Radio Frequency Theory and Hazards 6
RE610 Laws, Policies and Guidelines 6
SU610 Planning 6
SU670 Project Management 6
SU680 Resource Management 6
TE610 Telephony Principles 6
TR610 Transmission Theory 6
Assessment location and resources
Either
A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.
Or
A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.
Critical evidence
Assessment candidates should produce evidence of the following:
Mentor/assessor observes candidate:
interacting with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors
reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation
negotiating with customers, communities and community representatives including government officials
applying all legislative impacts on the network including relevant operational codes
complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices
considering both environmental and propagation needs.
Candidate delivers at least one oral report:
identifying key stakeholders
considering both existing and proposed technologies and associated building, power needs
complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices.
Mentor/assessor observes candidate's ability to consider both existing and proposed needs and comply with all related work practices.
Candidate submits a clear oral, and then a hard copy report, outlining all options and including recommendations with supporting reasons.
Skills and knowledge
Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context.
Codes refer to the Skill and Knowledge Register included in this training package:
CI610 Communication 6
CO620 Computer Programming 6
CO630 Planning Software 6
CS610 Customer Relations 6
EN660 Enterprise Pricing Policy 4
EN670 Selling 6
IN630 Negotiation 6
MA620 Mathematics 6
NE620 Network Architecture 6
NE640 Network Management Principles and Capabilities 6
OH610 Occupational Health and Safety 6
PK610 Product Knowledge 6
PS610 Plans and Specifications 6
PS630 Drawing Flowcharts 6
PS640 Spare Parts Dimensioning 6
PS680 Basic Building Trades Knowledge 6
RA620 Radio Frequency Theory and Hazards 6
RE610 Laws, Policies and Guidelines 6
SU610 Planning 6
SU670 Project Management 6
SU680 Resource Management 6
TE610 Telephony Principles 6
TR610 Transmission Theory 6
Range Statement
The following statements cover a wide range of circumstances. Assessment of candidates should be within the range that applies to the candidate's particular role or workplace.
Traditional network technology boundaries
Are now being crossed with technologies such as:
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
Digital European Cordless Telephone (DECT)
ISDN, and
intelligent networks.
Network systems and products
Vary considerably across the specific technologies and are usually unique to a particular vendor.
Technologies
Can be described in broad terms as:
switching
transmission
radio (fixed and mobile)
video
satellite.
Transmission medium
May be:
copper cable
coaxial cable
optic fibre cable
radio
video
satellite.
Network architecture
Can be described as:
Analogue (to be phased out by 2000)
PDH (plesiochrynous digital hierarchy)
SDH (synchronous digital hierarchy)
ATM.
Network hierarchy
Can be described as:
backbone
transport
broadband
data
HLS
CLS.
Specialist studies
Relate to those activities requiring professionally qualified staff such as:
archaeologists
surveyors
environmental experts
geologists
heritage experts.
Building survey
Would include:
floor space
ceiling heights
security arrangements
access
existing environmental conditions
floor loading
building design
earthing arrangements
communications options.
Site survey data
May include:
site availability
site ownership and acquisition data
building availability and/or capacity
power availability
line of sight data
geological/land surveys
regulatory and statutory requirements
earthing requirements
environmental impact
weather conditions.
Building options
May include:
hut
container
new building
portable housing
underground housing.
Land
May be:
crown land
government owned, or
private.
Regulatory/statutory requirements
May be legislated/ordinances or operating codes developed by all levels of government.
Weather impact
May include:
flooding
fire risk
earthquake
cyclone
wind
fog
snow
rainfall.
Environmental impact
May include:
disturbance of flora/fauna
visual impact
safety hazards, e.g. radio frequency hazards
pollution - air, water, noise.
Barriers to signal path
May include:
distance
line of sight
weather conditions
land or water
local features.
Local environmental imperatives
May include:
seasonal changes
habitats
heritage values
environment
legislation
traditional landowners.
Local geographical/topological features
May include:
dams
fences
access
survey marks
hazards
potential hazards
location of other services/plant
potential soil erosion areas.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
ACA technical standards
Australian building codes and regulations
International Standards ISO 9000 and 9001
Environmental Protection
Fire regulations
Heritage legislation
Industrial relations awards and agreements
ITU recommendations
Local government
Telecommunications Act and Telecommunications National Code
Occupational Health&Safety Act
Privacy Act
Spectrum Management Authority
Trade Practices Act
The following statements cover a wide range of circumstances. Assessment of candidates should be within the range that applies to the candidate's particular role or workplace.
Traditional network technology boundaries
Are now being crossed with technologies such as:
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
Digital European Cordless Telephone (DECT)
ISDN, and
intelligent networks.
Network systems and products
Vary considerably across the specific technologies and are usually unique to a particular vendor.
Technologies
Can be described in broad terms as:
switching
transmission
radio (fixed and mobile)
video
satellite.
Transmission medium
May be:
copper cable
coaxial cable
optic fibre cable
radio
video
satellite.
Network architecture
Can be described as:
Analogue (to be phased out by 2000)
PDH (plesiochrynous digital hierarchy)
SDH (synchronous digital hierarchy)
ATM.
Network hierarchy
Can be described as:
backbone
transport
broadband
data
HLS
CLS.
Specialist studies
Relate to those activities requiring professionally qualified staff such as:
archaeologists
surveyors
environmental experts
geologists
heritage experts.
Building survey
Would include:
floor space
ceiling heights
security arrangements
access
existing environmental conditions
floor loading
building design
earthing arrangements
communications options.
Site survey data
May include:
site availability
site ownership and acquisition data
building availability and/or capacity
power availability
line of sight data
geological/land surveys
regulatory and statutory requirements
earthing requirements
environmental impact
weather conditions.
Building options
May include:
hut
container
new building
portable housing
underground housing.
Land
May be:
crown land
government owned, or
private.
Regulatory/statutory requirements
May be legislated/ordinances or operating codes developed by all levels of government.
Weather impact
May include:
flooding
fire risk
earthquake
cyclone
wind
fog
snow
rainfall.
Environmental impact
May include:
disturbance of flora/fauna
visual impact
safety hazards, e.g. radio frequency hazards
pollution - air, water, noise.
Barriers to signal path
May include:
distance
line of sight
weather conditions
land or water
local features.
Local environmental imperatives
May include:
seasonal changes
habitats
heritage values
environment
legislation
traditional landowners.
Local geographical/topological features
May include:
dams
fences
access
survey marks
hazards
potential hazards
location of other services/plant
potential soil erosion areas.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
ACA technical standards
Australian building codes and regulations
International Standards ISO 9000 and 9001
Environmental Protection
Fire regulations
Heritage legislation
Industrial relations awards and agreements
ITU recommendations
Local government
Telecommunications Act and Telecommunications National Code
Occupational Health&Safety Act
Privacy Act
Spectrum Management Authority
Trade Practices Act
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.