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Test performance of specialised optical devices

Test performance of specialised optical devices

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTOPN511
State Code
OCV82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment for integration into existing optical networks or part of an upgrade for higher bandwidths required by services and applications of Next Generation Networks (NGN).It applies to individuals who design and plan networks using emerging technologies and who work with network carriers, service providers, public utilities and broadcasting companies. They combine technical optical communications skills with broader organisational and administrative skills in a range of commercial contexts and environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to test specialised optical devices
  • 1.1 Obtain and review required legislation, codes, company work practices, regulations and standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, personal protective equipment and hazard identification tools for scoped work.
  • 1.2 Obtain manufacturer testing specifications and determine type of optical device to be tested
  • 1.3 Determine test procedures and equipment required to evaluate optical device suitability
2. Test specialised optical devices
  • 2.1 Set up test layout according to safe industry practice and connect specialised optical device into test set-up
  • 2.2 Conduct test regimes and determine performance of specialised optical devices
  • 2.3 Analyse test results and determine suitability and compatibility of optical device for network integration
3. Document performance of specialised optical devices
  • 3.1 Prepare evaluation report with recommendations of the suitability of the specialised optical device
  • 3.2 Present and archive documented test results and evaluation report according to organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE20 ICTOPN505 Test the performance of specialised optical devices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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