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Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations

Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEDV0014
State Code
OCC01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations.It includes working safely, conducting performance testing, applying fault-finding procedures, testing functionality of the network, conducting repairs and completing documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to test, report and rectify faults
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 Testing is prepared in consultation with others affected by work and sequenced in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Scope of the work is determined from documentation and/or discussions with relevant person/s to establish the work to be undertaken
  • 1.4 Advice is sought from relevant person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.5 Material needed for testing, reporting and rectifying work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.7 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
2 Test and rectify faults
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 Tests are carried out in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Tests are prepared and conducted in accordance with test equipment operating instructions and job requirements
  • 2.4 Cable performance tests are conducted and results documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Causes of defects and/or faults indicated by test results are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s for approval and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s
  • 2.8 Quality checks of the installed equipment are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Testing and rectifying faults is carried out without waste of materials or damage to equipment, circuits, surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
3 Document and verify installation performance
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Service reports are completed as required in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Documentation certifying system performance is issued to relevant person/s
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC467 UEENEEF111A Test, report and rectify faults in data and voice installations Unit of competency