Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to scope requirements, assess land site suitability, arrange site acquisition, and produce building design plans for a telecommunications building project.
It applies to individuals working for private and public organisations who combine technical design and organisational skills to apply planning principles for provisioning of the various building projects and technologies within a telecommunications network to meet future customer demands.
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. Scope design options | 1.1 Determine the nature, purpose and type of new facilities in the proposed project from project specifications obtained from planners 1.2 Analyse project brief to scope requirements of the project and consider design options with consideration to legislation governing carriers in Australia 1.3 Evaluate design requirements to determine optimal site selection for the project to house facilities 1.4 Arrange an environmental impact study (EIS) to be conducted on the selected site with project requirements to assess suitability of the site |
2. Evaluate and arrange land acquisition | 2.1 Evaluate findings of the EIS to determine suitability of the land for the project 2.2 Prepare a justification report on a favourable EIS and consult affected property owners to establish a base for negotiation 2.3 Determine potential for land acquisition or purchase from analysis of previously gathered data and EIS findings and ensure compliance with regulations and legislation |
3. Analyse area and select design option | 3.1 Analyse physical attributes of the area, possible environmental impacts and previously collected data to prepare design options 3.2 Prepare field sketch according to enterprise requirements and develop solutions to any obvious physical impediment to construction 3.3 Produce design options for the area that are viable for the enterprise and recommend a preferred option with justifications 3.4 Evaluate selection of preferred option to ensure enterprise business strategy outcomes and policies are satisfied |
4. Notify interested parties | 4.1 Assess resources available for project implementation to ensure works are within the enterprise’s schedule 4.2 Notify interested parties of the type, extent and duration of proposed works according to enterprise policy 4.3 Obtain all required written permission from interested parties and forward to those who will carry out the job |
5. Produce design plan and documentation | 5.1 Prepare design plan to enterprise requirements including relevant geographical and topological information 5.2 Indicate location and specification of works and network equipment accurately and clearly 5.3 Specify resources needed to undertake the project 5.4 Update enterprise information systems according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice 5.5 Produce a complete design report and present to management for approval |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of ability to:
scope design options
recommend acquisition of land
prepare justification report including evaluation of environmental impact study (EIS) findings
produce design options
prepare completed building design plan for a telecommunications project.
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:
explain access networks
describe building codes and regulations relating to telecommunications installations
appraise computer aided design (CAD) software packages used for telecommunications designs
define core networks and specify the foundation design principles
describe the Environmental Protection Act and its impact on designing a telecommunications project
explain implications of heritage listings on a site
summarise information found in EISs
explain network performance and capacity
outline networks planning and procedures
explain site surveys
describe acts and regulations attributed to telecommunications.
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:
sites on which projects may be designed
CAD drawing facilities
relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation.
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 | 1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2, 5.4 | Identifies, analyses and evaluates complex text to determine legislative and business requirements to assist with project planning |
Writing | 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.1-5.5 | Prepares written reports and workplace documentation that communicate complex information clearly and effectively |
Oral Communication | 2.2, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3 | Clearly articulates requirements to internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters using language appropriate to audience and environment Employs listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2, 2.3 | Keeps up-to-date with legislation and regulations affecting work and considers implications of these when negotiating and planning work |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.4, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, 4.3 | Understands key principles and concepts underpinning design and operation of digital systems and tools, and applies these as required Applies formal processes when planning tasks, producing plans with logically sequenced steps, reflecting the needs of others Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making adjustments if necessary Makes decisions quickly and intuitively in familiar situations requiring immediate attention, drawing on past experience to identify key variables and determine the best course of action Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for deciding between options and seeking input and advice from others before taking action when necessary |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering