Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test and troubleshoot smart technology network installations.
It applies to individuals who design and install smart grid networks for domestic or industrial enterprises using internet protocol (IP) networking technology.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for design and installation of a smart technology network | 1.1 Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel from the enterprise 1.2 Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel 1.3 Determine nature and scope of the smart technology network from customer specifications and appropriate personnel 1.4 Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies 1.5 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite |
2. Design a customer smart technology network | 2.1 Produce a smart technology network topology that is interoperable and scalable after considering customer requirements, technical specifications, physical and financial constraints and expansion projections 2.2 Determine network devices and network resources according to enterprise procedures 2.3 Produce smart technology network design including network security and network element configurations to meet design specifications and enterprise procedures |
3. Install and configure a designed smart technology network | 3.1 Install smart technology network hardware to topology design plan according to enterprise procedures 3.2 Determine network addressing scheme for network connectivity, and verify using calculations 3.3 Configure network elements to perform logical connection of smart technology network topology with required network security features 3.4 Conduct connectivity and performance tests to verify the network installation meets design specification 3.5 Troubleshoot smart technology network and internet connectivity according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures |
4. Complete and document network design and installation | 4.1 Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures 4.2 Record and store essential design and installation information according to enterprise procedures 4.3 Notify appropriate personnel of task completion according to enterprise procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of ability to:
determine job requirements by referring to documentation and through discussion with appropriate people
design a smart technology network that uses advanced networking techniques
install a smart technology network according to design specification
configure network devices to meet design functionality
document smart technology network design, installation and configuration.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline enterprise work health and safety (WHS) procedures
summarise network design concepts including:
business requirements
network topologies
physical and financial constraints
security
wired or wireless options
explain network requirements:
applications
lifecycle
manageability
quality of service
summarise open systems interconnect (OSI) layered communication model
summarise the following areas of troubleshooting including:
impact of network failure
maintenance troubleshooting
different problem-solving methodologies.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:
a site where design and installation of a smart technology network may be conducted
tools, equipment and materials currently used in industry
relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3 | Recognises and interprets enterprise procedures, manuals and specifications to determine important information |
Writing | 2.3, 4.2, 4.3 | Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to develop network documentation and update workplace records and in written communications with customers |
Oral Communication | 1.1-1.3, 1.5, 4.3 | Liaises with appropriate personnel about technical requirements using specific and relevant language Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Numeracy | 2.1, 3.2 | Evaluates and reviews technical data and makes calculations to verify connectivity and configuration |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.5, 4.1-4.3 | Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities relevant to own work, and draws attention to any issues that may affect self or others Recognises and follows organisational protocols and meets expectations associated with own role |
Interact with others | 1.1-1.3,1.5 | Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with customers and co-workers in a range of work contexts |
Get the work done | 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.5, 4.2 | Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making slight adjustments if necessary, and addressing some unexpected issues Takes responsibility for routine decision-making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account Diagnoses and implements standard solutions to unexpected situations based on safety requirements and specified work outcomes Understands purposes and specific functions of common digital systems and uses them effectively to complete routine tasks |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering