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Define and specify planned change to telecommunications network,
system, or application
Level
6
Credits
10
Purpose
This unit standard is for people who currently are, or will be, defining
modifications to existing networks, systems, and applications.
People assessed as competent in this unit standard are able to define the
need for change, generate and select options, and specify planned change.
Subfield
Telecommunications
Domain
Telecommunications - Service Delivery
Status
Registered
Status date
28 July 1995
Date version published
25 January 2008
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering or Bachelor of
Engineering or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and
skills.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA, industry
and teaching professional in the same field from another
provider.
Standard setting body (SSB)
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0003
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
Critical underpinning skills and knowledge may be provided by a technology degree,
diploma, or design experience; or four years network planning; or relevant workplace
experience as suggested by the title.
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Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Define the need for change to network, system, or application.
Performance criteria
1.1
The need for change is identified, includes functionality, is relevant to
operational requirements, and meets customer and stakeholder needs.
1.2
Current network, systems, or application capabilities are identified and are
complete and accurate.
Range
1.3
Future requirements are identified by the agreed time and are accurate and
complete.
Range
1.4
capabilities – organisational requirements, performance data
(technical, financial), customer satisfaction, existing equipment
utilisation.
financial performance, technical performance, functionality and
features, customer requirements, legal, market conditions,
business environment, timing, technology, national and
international trends, prioritisation.
Costs involved in future requirements are identified and are available for future
reference.
Element 2
Generate and select option for planned change to network, system, or application.
Performance criteria
2.1
Feasible options relevant to the defined need are evaluated for potential
solutions.
Range
2.2
Selected option for planned change is complete, complies with relevant
constraints, and meets the agreed defined need.
Range
2.3
evaluation – through network modelling and dimensioning.
selected option – network, system or application hardware,
software, strategic direction, technical alternatives and operating
procedures;
constraints – budget, returns, technical, financial.
Recommendations for selected options are supported by valid evidence and
reasoned argument.
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2.4
Selected option for planned change is documented in the agreed format and is
complete, concise, and accurate.
2.5
Selected option for planned change is available to authorised users by the
agreed time.
2.6
Budget approval for selected option is obtained.
Element 3
Specify planned change to network, system, or application.
Performance criteria
3.1
Specification for change is clear, concise, complete, and is in the agreed format.
3.2
Specification for planned change incorporates functionality, budget, and timing.
3.3
Specification for planned change identifies cross impacts and training
requirements for end-users.
Range
end-users – construction, builders, operations, maintenance,
management, customers.
3.4
Specification for planned change complies with organisational policies and
procedures, relevant legal and industry requirements, and is available to
authorised users by the agreed time.
3.5
Specification for planned change is written in a manner and at a level and pace
that is understood by end-users.
3.6
Specification for planned change defines relevant implementation stages.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
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Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
reviewcomments@etito.co.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.
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