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Evidence Guide: ICTTEN611 - Produce an ICT network architecture design

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ICTTEN611 - Produce an ICT network architecture design

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare to produce ICT architecture design

  1. Obtain the client’s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person
  2. Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required
  3. Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements
  4. Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person
Obtain the client’s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person

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Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required

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Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements

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Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person

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Produce preliminary ICT network architecture design

  1. Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications
  2. Select software solutions to suit business platform
  3. Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint
  4. Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements
Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications

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Select software solutions to suit business platform

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Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint

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Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements

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Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands

  1. Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements
  2. Benchmark design using expected performance parameters
  3. Review design’s likely performance profile
  4. Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products
  5. Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations
Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements

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Benchmark design using expected performance parameters

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Review design’s likely performance profile

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Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products

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Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations

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Finalise network design and obtain approval

  1. Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed
  2. Determine support and training requirements needed
  3. Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors
  4. Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval
  5. Obtain sign off on final business solution
Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed

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Determine support and training requirements needed

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Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors

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Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval

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Obtain sign off on final business solution

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to produce ICT architecture design

1.1 Obtain the client’s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person

1.2 Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required

1.3 Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements

1.4 Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person

2. Produce preliminary ICT network architecture design

2.1 Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications

2.2 Select software solutions to suit business platform

2.3 Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint

2.4 Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements

3. Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands

3.1 Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements

3.2 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters

3.3 Review design’s likely performance profile

3.4 Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products

3.5 Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations

4. Finalise network design and obtain approval

4.1 Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed

4.2 Determine support and training requirements needed

4.3 Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors

4.4 Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval

4.5 Obtain sign off on final business solution

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to produce ICT architecture design

1.1 Obtain the client’s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person

1.2 Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required

1.3 Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements

1.4 Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person

2. Produce preliminary ICT network architecture design

2.1 Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications

2.2 Select software solutions to suit business platform

2.3 Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint

2.4 Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements

3. Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands

3.1 Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements

3.2 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters

3.3 Review design’s likely performance profile

3.4 Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products

3.5 Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations

4. Finalise network design and obtain approval

4.1 Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed

4.2 Determine support and training requirements needed

4.3 Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors

4.4 Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval

4.5 Obtain sign off on final business solution

Evidence of ability to:

adapt technologies to specified technical solutions

use site design software and hardware

evaluate client specifications against accepted industry practices

produce technical designs from business specifications

analyse feedback from client and make proposal adjustments

apply design concepts to business solutions

produce technical reports

make recommendations and offer optimum design solutions.

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:

summarise principles of the following technologies:

access networks

core networks

information communications technologies (ICT) network topologies

mobile cellular networks

network protocols and operating systems

optical networks and principles

radio frequency (RF) technologies and principles

radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware and software

explain what is meant in the ICT sector by business processes

explain compatibility issues and resolution procedures

summarise configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks

outline desktop applications and operating systems

summarise security protocols, standards and data encryption.