Manage the delivery of network infrastructure

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTPMG403, 'Manage the delivery of network infrastructure'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage the delivery of network infrastructure' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Scope network infrastructure requirements

1.1 Determine requirements of project from client and approved network plan

1.2 Assess current access network conditions to determine existing network capacity and capability

1.3 Analyse site survey data and geographical information where necessary to assess suitability of site to design requirements

1.4 Assess risk of barriers to plan realisation to ensure delivery of network infrastructure project is achievable

1.5 Analyse impact on planning of relevant legislation and associated operational codes

1.6 Produce scoping document with consideration to new technology or technology features required in project

2. Develop project brief

2.1 Develop planning options considering current and new technology, facilities, features, and present and future needs

2.2 Conduct cost-benefit studies to guide decision making processes according to sound business practice

2.3 Discuss project brief with client, as required, and obtain approval of planning options

2.4 Produce planning specifications relating to location, route, area, product and/or platform

2.5 Estimate timing, costing and operating budget according to enterprise policy

2.6 Prepare final project brief and present to operational staff for implementation

3. Manage project

3.1 Define roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within terms of project

3.2 Establish reporting and communications line to ensure project is effectively managed

3.3 Review and continually monitor progress of project against deliverables and timelines, and invoke contingencies if required

3.4 Complete project documents in line with enterprise standards and guidelines


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTPMG403 appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT41115 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
  • ICT41215 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology