Plan a transmission network

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 ICTTEN801, 'Plan a transmission network'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan a transmission network' 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Scope the project

1.1 Obtain and interpret relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards including work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the given work

1.2 Obtain project brief from appropriate person

1.3 Evaluate potential transmission options and select most suitable type of transmission network that meets criteria outlined in project brief

1.4 Analyse limitations of transmission path characteristics and develop solutions for transmission impairments

1.5 Produce a report outlining reasons for selection of a transmission network, together with a shortlist of suitable equipment vendors and products

1.6 Obtain traffic load from network information sources or forecasts, and then dimension the proposed network service

1.7 Produce brief on relationship between transmission network architecture components and overall network, and their impact on the work

1.8 Evaluate equipment type and technologies to determine availability, cost and compatibility with existing network equipment

1.9 Determine resources and equipment needed for work according to enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety

1.10 Assess capacity limitation of various platforms in context of the work to optimise maximum network performance

1.11 Determine product capability and calculate allowable capacity of transmission network to allow for network growth

2. Produce link budget

2.1 Critically analyse transmission system using equipment and vendor’s specifications to produce a link budget and assess resulting margin

2.2 Document results of link budget analysis

3. Produce deployment plan for transmission network

3.1 Conduct planning work using current equipment components and complying with transmission network deployment rules and exemption process criteria

3.2 Produce preliminary plan on network deployment that maintains transmission network integrity

3.3 Establish a solution to unexpected situations through discussion with appropriate personnel, with consideration to job specifications, safety and enterprise procedures

3.4 Review plan to ensure it complies with all standards and codes required when working on network access, and make adjustments where appropriate

4. Complete work

4.1 Produce final deployment plan including recommendations agreed with customer

4.2 Provide report on network management and performance monitoring system to be incorporated in the transmission network to ensure network is performing at optimum level


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTTEN801 appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT80415 - Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICT80515 - Graduate Diploma of Telecommunications and Strategic Management
  • ICT80615 - Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications Network Engineering