Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Determine compliance of international network equipment designs with Australian standards

1.1 Obtain international and Australian network designs and design requirements from relevant personnel, and arrange for site access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Analyse international designs and verify compliance with required Australian legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.3 Reconfigure international design in consultation with relevant personnel

1.4 Rewrite design specifications and include configuration amendments

2. Plan network integration tests

2.1 Determine type and number of tests that will confirm a full trial of new designs and provide the greatest coverage of minimal tests

2.2 Establish test environment that will confirm total validity of chosen tests

2.3 Design test regime of proposed network to test impact on existing network

2.4 Confirm test regime in consultation with relevant personnel and verify that test equipment meets required standards

3. Test integration of international network equipment into Australian networks

3.1 Conduct and document required tests in logical and sequential order according to plans

3.2 Negotiate problems experienced during tests with relevant personnel and plan contingency activity according to enterprise policy

3.3 Prepare and submit trouble reports according to enterprise policy

4. Analyse test results

4.1 Analyse test results against design specifications and planned outcomes obtained from relevant personnel

4.2 Prepare a report referring major deficiencies to relevant personnel with recommendations for design change

4.3 Analyse minor variances, plan solutions and document changes to specifications

5. Complete assessment of integration of international network equipment into Australian networks

5.1 Implement design and specification changes and conduct further tests as required

5.2 Analyse test results and verify compliance with updated design specifications

5.3 Document results of tests according to enterprise policy

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

• Uses mathematical formulae to make calculations and necessary calibration changes by interpreting test results

Oral communication

• Uses active listening, observational and questioning techniques to identify different perspectives and confirm, clarify or revise understanding

Reading

• Organises, evaluates and critiques technical specifications, legislative, regulatory and policy requirements

Writing

• Prepares workplace documentation including reports incorporating technical language to communicate recommendations clearly and effectively

Teamwork

• Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in negotiating positive outcomes
• Selects and uses required conventions and protocols when communicating with personnel in a range of work contexts

Planning and organising

• Takes responsibility for own workload, negotiating some key aspects with others
• Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes to identify required information, test strategies and resources
• Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making adjustments if necessary

Problem solving

• Uses formal, analytical and lateral thinking techniques for identifying issues, and generating and evaluating possible solutions

Self-management

• Adheres to organisational procedures and protocols and legal and regulatory responsibilities, and considers these when planning and undertaking work

Technology

• Uses sophisticated understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world to identify uses and potential of new technologies

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0.