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1. The Network Infrastructure and Operation
QF Level
Code
Name
QF Level:
Level 1
No Item
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
ITCSNO201A
Name:
Perform installation of Optical Fibre cables at Residential / Commercial Buildings
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
ITCSNO202A
Name:
Perform installation of metallic cables at residential / commercial buildings
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
ITCSNO203A
Name:
Perform installation of underground cables
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
ITCSNO204A
Name:
Using monitoring equipments to monitor network thresholds
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
ITCSNO205A
Name:
Maintain records of system adjustments
QF Level:
Level 2
Code:
ITCSNO206A
Name:
Record reported problems
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO301A
Name:
Identify power requirements
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO302A
Name:
Liaise with appropriate internal department on order purchasing
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO303A
Name:
Carryout site survey
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO304A
Name:
Draw site/facilities plan
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO305A
Name:
Submit drawing plans to appropriate parties for approval
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO307A
Name:
Installation of network switching equipment
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO308A
Name:
Perform installation of wireless antennas
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO309A
Name:
Installation of network equipment at end user’s site
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO310A
Name:
Implementing and supervising network cabling at residential / commercial buildings
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO311A
Name:
Perform configuration of core networks equipment
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO312A
Name:
Perform configuration of transmission equipments
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO313A
Name:
Perform configuration of access network/equipment
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO314A
Name:
Perform network functional tests
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO315A
Name:
Perform performance tests based on requirements
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO316A
Name:
Perform integration tests
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO317A
Name:
Perform network equipment repairs
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO318A
Name:
Perform maintenance and repair of feeder cables
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO319A
Name:
Perform maintenance and repair of radio antenna
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO320A
Name:
Perform monitoring of network alarms
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO321A
Name:
Perform monitoring of network traffic throughput
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO322A
Name:
Perform monitoring of network connection status
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO323A
Name:
Perform maintenance of software switching systems
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO324A
Name:
Perform reconfiguration of IP network equipment
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO325A
Name:
Perform reconfiguration of core systems
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO326A
Name:
Be familiarised with vendor software systems
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO327A
Name:
Allocate sufficient resources to operate NOC
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO328A
Name:
Maintain version control for software updates
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO329A
Name:
Work with implementation team to ensure network is operating to required standard
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO330A
Name:
Conduct initial problem analysis
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO331A
Name:
Perform service restoration
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO332A
Name:
Report equipment problems to vendors
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO333A
Name:
Liaise with vendor to acquire problem or equipment fixes
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO334A
Name:
Maintain "white list" or "black list" for mobile account access to the network.
QF Level:
Level 3
Code:
ITCSNO335A
Name:
Implementing controls to prevent cable tampering
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO401A
Name:
Perform estimation on the amount of effort for training staff to operate new equipment or networks
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO402A
Name:
Perform end user network design
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO403A
Name:
Plan roll out of new network/equipment
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO404A
Name:
Perform training to operating staff
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO405A
Name:
Identify the required network equipment specification
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO406A
Name:
Identify which vendors have products matching required network equipment
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO407A
Name:
Compare vendor products and pricing
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO408A
Name:
Perform evaluation of vendors
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO409A
Name:
Identify suitable site
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO410A
Name:
Perform commissioning of new site
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO411A
Name:
Perform inspection/commissioning/acceptance of network equipment in accordance with required standards
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO412A
Name:
Formulate equipment testing procedures
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO413A
Name:
Formulate equipment acceptance test plan
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO414A
Name:
Perform inter-working tests with other operators
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO415A
Name:
Perform network stress test
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO416A
Name:
Carryout network entity problem analysis
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO417A
Name:
Perform network equipment problem analysis
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO419A
Name:
Perform software development for internal use
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO420A
Name:
Perform bandwidth adjustments for optimum network traffics
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO421A
Name:
Perform traffic load balancing
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO422A
Name:
Perform congestion control
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO423A
Name:
Perform decommissioning of network equipment
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO425A
Name:
Compare results under controlled tests
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO426A
Name:
Compare results of simulated "rollout"
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO427A
Name:
Liaise with customer service on network problem matters
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO428A
Name:
Provide hotline support on network problems
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO429A
Name:
Define network security plans
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO430A
Name:
Implement network access control for internal and external customers to access the network
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO432A
Name:
Build or configure switching/routing devices to deliver data to correct endpoint or person
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO433A
Name:
Implementing controls to prevent operational security violation
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
ITCSNO434A
Name:
Define requirements to ensure data is transmitted confidentially and with integrity
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
111106L3
Name:
Perform installation, configuration and testing of network equipment and devices
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
111107L4
Name:
Perform network testing
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
111429L4
Name:
Implementing monitoring equipment to monitor infrastructure failure and security breaches
QF Level:
Level 4
Code:
111430L4
Name:
Develop a plan to monitor network infrastructure performance
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO501A
Name:
Identify/estimate cost of performing network upgrade/expansion
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO502A
Name:
Develop a business case
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO503A
Name:
Identify/evaluate new network technologies
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO504A
Name:
Identify market needs/demands
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO505A
Name:
Identify/evaluate feasibility of applying new network technologies
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO506A
Name:
Identify how to apply new network technologies for new products/services
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO508A
Name:
Investigate the effectiveness of applying green technologies into existing network and NOC
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO509A
Name:
Calculate the network capacity
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO510A
Name:
Develop tools that facilitate network planning, capacity dimensioning and inventory control
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO511A
Name:
Acquire knowledge on propagation modelling and power budget calculation
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO512A
Name:
Design new network/equipment that can be integrated with the current network(s)
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO513A
Name:
Define network deployment strategies
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO514A
Name:
Perform network modelling
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO515A
Name:
Perform design that can be interconnected with national and international gateways
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO516A
Name:
Perform design that can be integrated or connected with local operator's network
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO517A
Name:
Perform network infrastructure design
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO518A
Name:
Design procedures for operational staff to follow
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO519A
Name:
Perform contract negotiation
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO520A
Name:
Perform network optimisation
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO521A
Name:
Define software application requirements for Network Operating Centre (NOC) use
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO522A
Name:
Identify internal software development needs
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO523A
Name:
Formulate functional requirement and software design specification
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO524A
Name:
Determining resource requirement for NOC operation
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO525A
Name:
Define operating quality planning policies
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO526A
Name:
Define KPIs for measuring quality of network performance and capacity
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO527A
Name:
Define and maintain service level to customers
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO528A
Name:
Implement logging of access and usage
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO529A
Name:
Define network security policies
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO531A
Name:
Define access control in network systems
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO532A
Name:
Define continuity and recovery policies
QF Level:
Level 5
Code:
ITCSNO507A
Name:
Determine how to apply/integrate new technologies with existing networks
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
ITCSNO601A
Name:
Perform financial modelling of deploying new telecommunication networks
QF Level:
Level 6
Code:
ITCSNO602A
Name:
Identify/estimate cost of rolling out a new network
QF Level:
Level 7
No Item
Note:
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