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Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network

Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTOPN506
State Code
AWE19
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and integrate specialised optical devices into existing optical networks to support higher bandwidths associated with Next Generation Networks (NGN).It applies to individuals who work for telecommunications carriers, service providers or other private and public organisations, who have experience in optical transmission. They combine technical expertise with a range of analytical, research and planning skills to develop integration solutions for particular business needs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse specialised optical device and prepare for integration in the network
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards and follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the project work
  • 1.2 Work safely according to relevant safety legislation and company work practices, identifying hazards and using personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Obtain plans and drawings of existing optical network from appropriate person and review potential locations for suitability of integrating additional hardware
  • 1.4 Analyse and evaluate a range of integration options using device specifications which satisfy the customer’s network requirements
  • 1.5 Prepare and submit the business case for adopting recommended integration solution
  • 1.6 Prepare design plan with interconnection details to existing system and installation options and seek approval to proceed from customer
  • 1.7 Undertake an impact risk assessment of the hardware integration with the network operations centre (NOC) and prepare for contingencies using contingency plan
2. Integrate specialised optical device in the network
  • 2.1 Install and integrate specialised optical devices into existing network according to design plan
  • 2.2 Test the network and evaluate results to verify optical network performance with integrated specialised optical devices in operation
3. Document integration of the specialised optical device in dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) network
  • 3.1 Produce an updated design plan and submit to customer with copies filed for later reference according to organisation’s policies
  • 3.2 Prepare an evaluation report on network performance with specialised optical devices with recommendations for future enhancements
  • 3.3 Notify NOC of job completion and obtain sign-off from appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3377 ICTOPN5123A Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV42 ICTOPN512 Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices Unit of competency