Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a technology roadmap and interface management system to align and integrate systems with a product and technology strategy.
It applies to individuals with technical and task management skills who measure network performance according to manufacturer’s design specifications.
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. Develop technology roadmap | 1.1 Critically analyse market research information and determine customer needs within product and technology strategy from a technology roadmap 1.2 Evaluate enterprise and technology issues which will affect design of the system, and translate them into system requirements 1.3 Evaluate program, product and technology needs that affect definition of the system life-cycle 1.4 Develop systems integration, verification and validation plans from the design requirements 1.5 Develop and communicate key aspects on implementation of the technology roadmap to stakeholders and customers |
2. Develop interface management of system elements | 2.1 Determine system element interfaces and sources of complexity for interface management of the system 2.2 Develop a process and appropriate techniques to be adopted for interface management of system elements 2.3 Create a control process of system element interfaces of the management system 2.4 Liaise and arbitrate conflicts in the interfaces definition process |
3. Implement systems integration | 3.1 Evaluate suitability of system integration, verification and validation plans for the product and technology strategy of the technology road map for a consumer product 3.2 Develop systems integration, verification and validation plans for complex systems, including method and timing for each activity 3.3 Manage system integration plan and diagnose complex faults 3.4 Document fault conditions, report to appropriate person and follow up corrective actions 3.5 Prepare evidence for customer acceptance and certification of the system integration management plan for consumer product 3.6 Plan and manage a transition to operational activity of product |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
plan implementation and testing of new system requirements, including system functionality and performance under load conditions
manage interface elements of a new system
implement systems integration
recognise potential causes of problems and service level impact
analyse impact of integration of system changes on network
prepare documentation for customer acceptance and certification of system integration.
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:
summarise technology issues for a specified enterprise
explain integration, verification and validation plans
summarise interface management systems
outline legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements directly impacting system integration
summarise specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements that impact activity in terms of safety of self and the general public
explain system element interfaces
summarise system integration solutions techniques
explain system life cycles
define technology roadmaps.
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 – Telecommunications Networks Engineering field of work and include access to:
a site where alignment of computer support systems with a product and technology strategy may be conducted
software tools currently used in industry
vendor products, specifications, equipment and enterprise policy required for the activity.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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 | 1.1-1.4, 3.1 | Organises, evaluates and interprets technical documentation, software and hardware manuals, specifications and relevant enterprise policy |
Writing | 1.4, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 | Prepares clear and concise workplace documentation, including diagrammatic material incorporating technical language, to communicate complex information clearly and effectively |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 2.4 | Participates in verbal exchanges using highly developed listening, observational and questioning skills to understand others' perspectives, and clarify, explore and extend meaning |
Interact with others | 1.5, 2.4, 3.4 | Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with stakeholders in a range of work contexts Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, taking the lead in identifying issues and facilitating agreement |
Get the work done | 1.2-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.4, 3.6 | Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes and an increasingly intuitive understanding of context for complex, high-impact activities with strategic implications Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world and uses these to plan appropriate systems Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making adjustments if necessary Takes responsibility for high-impact decisions in complex situations involving many variables and constraints Uses formal analytical and lateral thinking techniques to resolve software, hardware and logistics problems |
Sectors
Telecommunications Networks Engineering