Plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing optical networks

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
ICTOPN507

State Code
OCV67

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical networks for metropolitan area networks (MAN) and long-haul applications.It applies to individuals who work as members of a team and use high-level communication and technical skills to provide services in Next Generation Networks (NGN).No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for DWDM planning activities

1.1 Obtain cabling plan from relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with organisational regulations and work standards
1.2 Notify relevant personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite and complete required safety procedures

2. Plan DWDM installation activities and develop specifications

2.1 Identify tools, safety equipment, plant and machinery required for installation activities
2.2 Conduct physical inspection of proposed DWDM sites according to organisational requirements and procedures
2.3 Confirm that backbone dark fibre is accessible and available according to cabling plan
2.4 Confirm that proposed backbone and customer fibre cable routes to splicing cabinet and fibre patch panel
2.5 Identify barriers to cable installation
2.6 Verify proposed power cabling route from distribution board and circuit breakers
2.7 Modify cabling plan and notify relevant personnel of all changes
2.8 Prepare fibre installation specifications, power cable and grounding specifications according to cabling plan, safe work practices and manufacturer instructions
2.9 Verify proposed location of associated hardware racks, cabinets and ironwork, and confirm access to enterprise local area network (LAN)

3. Prepare DWDM shelf configuration and specifications

3.1 Prepare configuration documents, and detail configuration plans and specifications for installation teams
3.2 Specify location of DWDM shelves, racks and shelf interconnection fibre cabling layout according to cabling plan
3.3 Specify individual DWDM units and circuit card types according to customer requirements

4. Plan preliminary optical tests

4.1 Verify backbone fibres at patch panel and conduct bidirectional optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) test
4.2 Record measurement results and OTDR images according to organisational requirements
4.3 Conduct bidirectional optical loss test set (OLTS) measurement of insertion loss on backbone fibres between patch panels at adjacent sites
4.4 Record measurement results according to organisational requirements

5. Complete documentation and obtain sign-off

5.1 Provide results of optical measurements to design team
5.2 Complete and provide updated specification documentation to installation team
5.3 Submit documentation to relevant personnel for approval and sign-off

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWE24	ICTOPN501	Plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing systems	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGJ4	ICT50220	Diploma of Information Technology	Qualification