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Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades

Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN407
State Code
AWD42
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut over major equipment and network upgrades in customer premises, and test and rectify problems.It applies to individuals working at a supervisory level who may be in charge of installation and maintenance teams responsible for new installations and upgrades of telecommunications customer premises equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for cut over
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
  • 1.2 Notify customer for site access, security arrangements and location details of customer equipment for major upgrade
  • 1.3 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe
  • 1.4 Prepare cut over plan and seek approval from customer
  • 1.5 Complete functional testing of new systems and equipment prior to cut over to minimise system downtime
  • 1.6 Notify network carrier of cut over details to prevent unnecessary alarm call-outs and reports
  • 1.7 Organise system back-up with support personnel
2. Cut over system and equipment into service
  • 2.1 Conduct cut over works for major system upgrade according to cut over plan with minimal disruption to customer service according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Conduct tests according to technical manuals and specifications to complete installation task
  • 2.3 Analyse test results to verify system compatibility and interoperability with existing system
  • 2.4 Rectify any problems, if required
3. Finalise work and clean up worksite
  • 3.1 Complete documentation containing installation details and test records
  • 3.2 Amend site records to show existing equipment layout
  • 3.3 Organise customer training in the new or modified system
  • 3.4 Clean up and restore site to customer satisfaction
  • 3.5 Collect and dispose of waste material and debris according to environmental requirements
  • 3.6 Notify customer of job completion to obtain sign-off and present with a copy of documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3457 ICTTEN4073A Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades Unit of competency