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Commission an electronic unit
Commission an electronic unit
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN3077A
ICTTEN3077A
State Code
D3448
D3448
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/01/2011
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
06/01/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to commission an electronic unit within a telecommunications environment with applications. Applications include voice over IP (VoIP), radio frequency identification (RFID), security networks, telephony, data, video and multimedia.The commissioning may be for a new installation or upgrade of capacity or technology for existing network or subsystem for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to commission an electronic unit
- 1.1. Prepare for work following occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
- 1.2. Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards
- 1.3. Notify customer or network operations personnel for site access and network specifications
- 1.4. Determine the type and complexity of the electronic unit from specifications
- 1.5. Verify that the installed electronic unit and associated cabling conform to specifications
- 1.6. Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties
- 1.7. Determine commissioning parameters according to specification and establish planned outage if required
- 1.8. Obtain test equipment and check suitability and calibration status
- 1.9. Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with the customer
- 1.10. Inform affected customers of impending action and likely timing and impact by the work
2. Organise planned outages
- 2.1. Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions
- 2.2. Refer to contingency plans and arrange for emergency communications if required
- 2.3. Notify alarm management centre of planned action
- 2.4. Obtain authority to proceed from the relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage
3. Perform commissioning procedures
- 3.1. Program equipment or install software according to manufacturer's specifications
- 3.2. Set electronic unit parameters according to manufacturer's specifications and customer requirements
- 3.3. Set up test equipment and conduct tests according to manufacturer's specifications and industry practice
- 3.4. Connect and test network access facilities for correct performance
- 3.5. Conduct the cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate person
- 3.6. Check that remote alarm and monitoring features are functional, if applicable
4. Finalise commissioning documentation
- 4.1. Update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines
- 4.2. Notify appropriate person of commissioning results and work completion
- 4.3. Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements may include:
decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services:
gas
power
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses for laser work
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation.
Hazards may include:
earth potential rise (EPR):
optical fibre cable:
bare fibres
hazardous laser light
radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV).
Network operations personnel may include:
alarm operations
network operations centre staff
network operations manager
project manager.
Electronic unit may relate to:
biometrics
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
multiplexing
RFID
surveillance
VoIP.
Planned outage may refer to:
allocation of additional services and support
notification to affected customers
plan for:
redundant path
standby equipment.
Test equipment may include:
bit error rate (BER) testers
communication system analysers
digital analysers
laser sources
magnetic error reduction (MER) meters
microwave link analysers
modulation analysers
multimeters
optical attenuators
optical fibre power meters
oscillators
oscilloscopes
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
pattern generators
power meters
RF microwave test sets
RF sweep testers
signal level meters (SLM)
spectrum analysers
transmission measuring sets
voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) meters.
Affectedcustomers may include:
building owner
communications consultant
contractor to a major supplier
end users
equipment owner
householder
operations staff.
Contingency plans may include:
additional notification to affected customers
additional technical support
provision of:
additional services
redundant path
standby equipment.
Appropriate person may include:
customer
design engineer
network operations manager
project manager
supervisor.
Administrative tasks may refer to:
checking correct labelling of all equipment and amending where required
completing job orders and submitting to appropriate enterprise organisational unit
completing test sheets according to specification and logging test instrument usage
following quality control procedures
handing over installation briefs, documents and equipment manuals to operational staff
providing customers with a telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) form, such as TCA1 or equivalent form
recording test results and updating appropriate data bases
updating design specifications and returning to design area as required by enterprise requirements.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements may include:
decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services:
gas
power
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses for laser work
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation.
Hazards may include:
earth potential rise (EPR):
optical fibre cable:
bare fibres
hazardous laser light
radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV).
Network operations personnel may include:
alarm operations
network operations centre staff
network operations manager
project manager.
Electronic unit may relate to:
biometrics
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
multiplexing
RFID
surveillance
VoIP.
Planned outage may refer to:
allocation of additional services and support
notification to affected customers
plan for:
redundant path
standby equipment.
Test equipment may include:
bit error rate (BER) testers
communication system analysers
digital analysers
laser sources
magnetic error reduction (MER) meters
microwave link analysers
modulation analysers
multimeters
optical attenuators
optical fibre power meters
oscillators
oscilloscopes
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
pattern generators
power meters
RF microwave test sets
RF sweep testers
signal level meters (SLM)
spectrum analysers
transmission measuring sets
voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) meters.
Affectedcustomers may include:
building owner
communications consultant
contractor to a major supplier
end users
equipment owner
householder
operations staff.
Contingency plans may include:
additional notification to affected customers
additional technical support
provision of:
additional services
redundant path
standby equipment.
Appropriate person may include:
customer
design engineer
network operations manager
project manager
supervisor.
Administrative tasks may refer to:
checking correct labelling of all equipment and amending where required
completing job orders and submitting to appropriate enterprise organisational unit
completing test sheets according to specification and logging test instrument usage
following quality control procedures
handing over installation briefs, documents and equipment manuals to operational staff
providing customers with a telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) form, such as TCA1 or equivalent form
recording test results and updating appropriate data bases
updating design specifications and returning to design area as required by enterprise requirements.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
commission electronic unit according to specifications
interact with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors keeping a customer focus and consideration of customer needs
negotiate the arrangements for the commissioning
deal with faults and problems and provide solutions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which installation and commissioning procedures can be conducted
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on commissioning
use of testing equipment currently used in industry.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate applying enterprise escalation and outage procedures within service assurance guidelines
review of reports completed by the candidate outlining test plan and test results complete with analysis of faults with solutions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of commissioning procedures and types of systems.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example
ICTTEN3104A Maintain an electronic system
ICTTEN3054A Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN3089A Repair and replace telecommunications network hardware
ICTCBL2068A Install telecommunications service to a building
ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
commission electronic unit according to specifications
interact with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors keeping a customer focus and consideration of customer needs
negotiate the arrangements for the commissioning
deal with faults and problems and provide solutions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which installation and commissioning procedures can be conducted
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on commissioning
use of testing equipment currently used in industry.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate applying enterprise escalation and outage procedures within service assurance guidelines
review of reports completed by the candidate outlining test plan and test results complete with analysis of faults with solutions
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of commissioning procedures and types of systems.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example
ICTTEN3104A Maintain an electronic system
ICTTEN3054A Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment
ICTTEN3089A Repair and replace telecommunications network hardware
ICTCBL2068A Install telecommunications service to a building
ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI913 | ICTTEN3077B | Commission an electronic unit | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W808 | ICT40310 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications | Qualification |