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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published December 2006
Updated 2008-11-01
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Author E Kirk
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Telecommunications Planning in Scotland

Purpose

This module focuses on the building of a reliable and sustainable network in Scotland around 3G telephony. It is within the pursuit of the network creation that the planning profession becomes involved and is the area of exploration in this knowledge builder.

Benefits

The Scottish Government’s planning policy enables the telecommunications industry to expand and diversify, but in a sensitive manner. This is achieved without limiting the industry’s operational or expansion plans which are essential to the global competitiveness of Scottish business.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A knowledge builder which enables planners to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the objectives for future mobile telecommunications in Scotland. Additionally a range of further reading and appropriate websites is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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