Unit of competency Outline

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Remove and replace electronic circuit boards in carrier equipment

Remove and replace electronic circuit boards in carrier equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN310
State Code
AWK40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove and replace electronic circuit boards and associated equipment in switching, transmission, fixed, mobile radio, access and site environmental management networks, including the various transmission path components.It applies to linesworkers, technicians or technical supervisors working for carriers, or other service providers. It also applies to work, which may be performed under direction of the relevant authority.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for hardware replacement
  • 1.1 Obtain repair/replacement brief, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the job
  • 1.2 Discuss and record details of hardware to be removed or replaced, and proposed work schedule with the relevant authority
  • 1.3 Inspect network and determine the scope of the repair task
  • 1.4 Work safely according to relevant safety legislation and client practices
  • 1.5 Obtain appropriate new or replacement hardware and associated installation documentation
  • 1.6 Obtain tools and check they are in good working order
  • 1.7 Undertake an impact risk assessment of the hardware replacement with the relevant authority and prepare a contingency plan
2. Replace hardware
  • 2.1 Notify relevant authority of any building or equipment cabinet alarms that might be activated by accessing site
  • 2.2 Verify serial/part numbers of replacement card
  • 2.3 Determine card suite, rack, shelf and slot location
  • 2.4 Remove and replace connecting cables and card as required
  • 2.5 Replace electronic equipment, as instructed by the relevant authority, following relevant anti-static precautions
  • 2.6 Complete associated jumpering or cabling as required
  • 2.7 Request relevant authority or integration team to activate the card
  • 2.8 Escalate any hardware replacement problems with the relevant authority and implement contingency plan
  • 2.9 Restore pressurisation systems as required
3. Clean up worksite and complete required documentation
  • 3.1 Remove and dispose of waste and debris from worksite, according to environmental requirements, and restore work area
  • 3.2 Recover faulty equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal or refurbishment
  • 3.3 Complete documentation, update fault records and make recommendations according to the client practices
  • 3.4 Notify relevant authority of job completion and obtain sign-off
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