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Perform tests on optical communication system and components

Perform tests on optical communication system and components

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTBWN309
State Code
OBB15
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 test optical communication systems and components in the field using portable test instruments. It applies to installation contractors, technical staff and field officers from telecommunications service providers or other private and public organisations or regulatory authorities. These workers combine technical skills with organisational and administrative skills when working on broadband passive optical networks (PON), fibre to the x (FTTx) networks, hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks and dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems during installation, maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting phases.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use optical measuring instruments
  • 1.1 Notify client about site access, security arrangements and location details for optical system and test purpose
  • 1.2 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe according to enterprise requirements
  • 1.3 Devise and implement risk control and safety measures when using high power laser test instruments and optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) associated with launch fibres, patch cords or enclosure adaptors
  • 1.4 Prepare testing plan in consultation with client, indicating type of measurement at nominated wavelength, based on equipment specifications
  • 1.5 Select appropriate tools and test instruments according to required measurement and enterprise practice
2. Conduct optical measurements
  • 2.1 Set up test instrument according to manufacturer instructions, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Test patch cords and/or launch/receive fibres are functional
  • 2.3 Inspect and clean optical connectors
  • 2.4 Use appropriate testing techniques to assess performance of optical system or component
  • 2.5 Record test results and compare with standard test specifications according to manufacturer and enterprise guidelines
  • 2.6 Evaluate test results and report on functionality of optical component or equipment, and performance of optical system
3. Complete optical measurement process
  • 3.1 Make recommendations, based on test result interpretations, about optimising component and system performance
  • 3.2 Clean work site and make safe according to enterprise requirements and customer satisfaction
  • 3.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion for sign off and present test documentation, according to enterprise requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF03 ICTBWN301 Perform tests on optical communication system and components Unit of competency