Course Title: Manage the delivery of network infrastructure
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: EMPL7101C
Course Title: Manage the delivery of network infrastructure
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4387 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Divya Anshu Bhardwaj
Email: divya.bhardwaj@rmit.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 99254163
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the delivery of network infrastructure, including scoping the project, developing a project brief, managing the project and directing the activities of installation staff, building workers, contractors, manufacturers and vendors.
It applies to individuals who work in appropriate project management roles associated with access and core networks, including switching and transmission via optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTPMG403 Manage the delivery of network infrastructure |
Element: |
1. Scope network infrastructure requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Element: |
2. Develop project brief |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Element: |
3. Manage project |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Networking 1 & 2) in conjunction with ICTTEN417(EEET7361C). You must enrol in these two courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies of ICTTEN417 and ICTPMG403.
Please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTTEN417(EEET7361C) for the learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTTEN417(EEET7361C) for the teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Introduction to Networks Companion Guide |
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Routing and Switching Essentials Companion Guide By Cisco Networking Academy |
References
Other Resources
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTTEN417(EEET7361C) for learning resources.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
| Assessment | |
| Assessment 1 | Practical Test |
| Assessment 2 | Written Test |
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
| Element / Performance Criteria Covered | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 |
| 1.1 | X | X |
| 1.2 | X | X |
| 1.3 | X | X |
| 1.4 | X | X |
| 1.5 | X | X |
| 1.6 | X | X |
| 2.1 | X | X |
| 2.2 | X | X |
| 2.3 | X | X |
| 2.4 | X | X |
| 2.5 | X | X |
| 2.6 | X | X |
| 3.1 | X | X |
| 3.2 | X | X |
| 3.3 | X | X |
| 3.4 | X | X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Assessment Tasks
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTTEN417(EEET7361C) for the assessment tasks.
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course ICTTEN417(EEET7361C) for assessment mapping matrix.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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