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Solve electrical-based telecommunications circuitry and cabling problems

Solve electrical-based telecommunications circuitry and cabling problems

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN435
State Code
OBA29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to solve electrical-based problems encountered in analog and digital signal equipment, signal cabling and wireless networking in the telecommunications sector.It applies to technicians who undertake a range of functions requiring advanced techniques in testing, fault-finding and rectification for electrical circuitry common to telecommunications signal transmission and operation. These technicians may work in domestic, commercial or industrial situations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to solve problems within given telecommunications circuitry/cable
  • 1.1 Determine need to test live or isolate circuitry
  • 1.2 Use specifications or job documentation to verify circuit/signal parameters that are to be measured for a given problem
  • 1.3 Select appropriate test equipment and measure output voltage of digital device for high and low logic states
  • 1.4 Identify by calculation or given specifications and record expected values within given electrical circuit
  • 1.5 Determine appropriate fault-finding technique to be used for given problem
  • 1.6 Select appropriate test equipment and measure circuit according to methodologies already determined
  • 1.7 Select and source required hand tools/equipment for problem-solving telecommunications circuitry
2. Test and record electrical operating parameters within given telecommunications circuitry/cable
  • 2.1 Apply work health and safety (WHS) procedures to given task
  • 2.2 Isolate circuitry from live source when risk process has indicated that action be taken
  • 2.3 Connect appropriate test devices within electrical circuit to obtain operational measurements as pre-determined
  • 2.4 Reduce circuit path following accepted fault-finding methodologies and test
  • 2.5 Record measured results obtained
3. Analyse and report findings
  • 3.1 Analyse results obtained against specifications and parameters provided
  • 3.2 Determine appropriate circuits and actions to rectify circuitry necessary to resolve given problem
  • 3.3 Supply customer with report on fault/s and options to resolve issue/s
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