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Commission telecommunications network equipment
Commission telecommunications network equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN5059A
ICTTEN5059A
State Code
D3480
D3480
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively inspect and test telecommunications network equipment. It includes processes for checking plans, obtaining and proper handling of equipment and supplies, testing procedures and administrative tasks.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 for commissioning procedures
- 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 network operations personnel for site access and network specifications
- 1.4. Determine from specifications the type and complexity of the network equipment
- 1.5. Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties
- 1.6. Determine commissioning parameters according to specification and establish planned outage if required
- 1.7. Obtain test equipment and check for suitability and accuracy
- 1.8. Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and company guidelines for discussion with the customer
- 1.9. Inform affectedcustomers of impending action and likely timing and impact by the work
2. Organise planned outages if necessary
- 2.1. Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise any disruptions
- 2.2. Develop contingency plans if required and arrange for emergency communications
- 2.3. Notify alarm management centre of action planned
- 2.4. Obtain authority to proceed from the relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage
3. Complete installation procedures of network equipment
- 3.1. Install applications programmes and management data according to specification to complete installation procedures
- 3.2. Complete all hardware connections according to commissioning instructions
- 3.3. Undertake all specified performancetests to ensure operation meets all prescribed parameters and specifications as detailed in the original design brief
- 3.4. Undertake tests to verify compatibility between the hardware and the software
- 3.5. Correct performance defects or bring to the attention of designers for corrective action
4. Complete commissioning procedures with network management
- 4.1. Test alarms in conjunction with network management and operational groups to maintain network integrity
- 4.2. Simulate traffic tests through the new installation to emulate a live network
- 4.3. Test installed specific equipment features and operations administration maintenance system according to instructions
- 4.4. Diagnose, repair or escalate faults detected to the appropriate area when fault cannot be clearly diagnosed or repaired
- 4.5. Initiate vendor related tests where required
5. Finalise commissioning tasks
- 5.1. Complete administrative tasks as required by enterprise
- 5.2. Undertake operational staff training where required
- 5.3. Restore site to customers satisfaction
- 5.4. Notify customer and obtain sign off
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 relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolate worksite and lines prior to commencement
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):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
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.
Network equipment may include:
broadband
cellular radio
computer network:
gateways
router
servers
switches
voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
wireless local area network (LAN)
multiplexing
network management
optical transmission
switching
transmission.
Planned outage may relate to:
allocation of additional services and support
notification to affected customers
plan for:
redundant path
standby equipment.
Test equipment may include:
adaptors
analog transmission measuring sets
communication system analysers
digital analysers
error meter
global system for mobiles (GSM) spectrum frequency synthesiser
lap top computer
laser source
microwave link analyser
modulator tester
multimeters
optical attenuators
optical fibre power meters
oscillator
oscilloscopes
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
pattern generators
power meters
RF band noise measurer
RF microwave test sets
RF sweep tester
spectrum analysers
sweep test coaxial and wave guide antenna systems
standing wave ratio (SWR) meters
transmitter/receiver filter combiner equipment.
Affectedcustomers may include:
building owner
communications consultant
contractor to a major supplier
end users
equipment owner
operations staff.
Contingency plans may include:
additional notification to affected customers
provision of:
additional services
additional technical support
redundant path
standby equipment.
Hardware connections may refer to:
connecting equipment to the appropriate transmission bearers with distant end notification
checking alarms associated with the bearer and infrastructure
installing artificial links and dismantle on completion of the commissioning process.
Performance tests may include:
bit error rate (BER)
crosstalk
impedance
loopback
power level
return loss
wire maps.
Administrative tasks may refer to:
checking correct labelling of all equipment and amending
completing job orders and submitting to appropriate enterprise organisational unit
completing test sheets and logging test instrument usage
following quality control procedures
handing over installation briefs, documents and equipment manuals to operational staff
recording test results and updating appropriate data bases
tasks complying with enterprise requirements and policy
updating design specifications and returning to design area.
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 relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolate worksite and lines prior to commencement
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):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
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.
Network equipment may include:
broadband
cellular radio
computer network:
gateways
router
servers
switches
voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
wireless local area network (LAN)
multiplexing
network management
optical transmission
switching
transmission.
Planned outage may relate to:
allocation of additional services and support
notification to affected customers
plan for:
redundant path
standby equipment.
Test equipment may include:
adaptors
analog transmission measuring sets
communication system analysers
digital analysers
error meter
global system for mobiles (GSM) spectrum frequency synthesiser
lap top computer
laser source
microwave link analyser
modulator tester
multimeters
optical attenuators
optical fibre power meters
oscillator
oscilloscopes
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
pattern generators
power meters
RF band noise measurer
RF microwave test sets
RF sweep tester
spectrum analysers
sweep test coaxial and wave guide antenna systems
standing wave ratio (SWR) meters
transmitter/receiver filter combiner equipment.
Affectedcustomers may include:
building owner
communications consultant
contractor to a major supplier
end users
equipment owner
operations staff.
Contingency plans may include:
additional notification to affected customers
provision of:
additional services
additional technical support
redundant path
standby equipment.
Hardware connections may refer to:
connecting equipment to the appropriate transmission bearers with distant end notification
checking alarms associated with the bearer and infrastructure
installing artificial links and dismantle on completion of the commissioning process.
Performance tests may include:
bit error rate (BER)
crosstalk
impedance
loopback
power level
return loss
wire maps.
Administrative tasks may refer to:
checking correct labelling of all equipment and amending
completing job orders and submitting to appropriate enterprise organisational unit
completing test sheets and logging test instrument usage
following quality control procedures
handing over installation briefs, documents and equipment manuals to operational staff
recording test results and updating appropriate data bases
tasks complying with enterprise requirements and policy
updating design specifications and returning to design area.
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:
interact with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors keeping a customer focus and consideration of customer needs
produce outage management plan and contingency plan
negotiate activity on the network and timing of commissioning
commission networking equipment to plan or specification
implement test plan, and interpret and analyse results against expected outcomes
test alarms and alarm regime
analyse faults, problems and anomalies and provide solutions
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
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 completing commissioning procedures of network equipment
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 with:
ICTTEN5058A Acceptance test new system and equipment.
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:
interact with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors keeping a customer focus and consideration of customer needs
produce outage management plan and contingency plan
negotiate activity on the network and timing of commissioning
commission networking equipment to plan or specification
implement test plan, and interpret and analyse results against expected outcomes
test alarms and alarm regime
analyse faults, problems and anomalies and provide solutions
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
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 completing commissioning procedures of network equipment
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 with:
ICTTEN5058A Acceptance test new system and equipment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD15 | ICTTEN505 | Commission telecommunications network equipment | Unit of competency |
