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Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements

Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN427
State Code
AWD24
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
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 implement design processes, develop solutions, and merge technological development and product implementation in access, building and core networks.It applies to individuals working as technical staff on projects within a carrier network for carrier, commercial or industrial installations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain access to work site
  • 1.1 Notify appropriate personnel, if necessary, to arrange site access, discuss installation requirements and identify carrier network systems
  • 1.2 Assess site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
  • 1.3 Use network information systems to obtain planning data
2. Identify existing infrastructure
  • 2.1 Confirm details of installation with stakeholders
  • 2.2 Verify site conditions and building construction
  • 2.3 Locate and record existing facilities and systems
  • 2.4 Confirm installation locations and identify barriers to planned network extension
  • 2.5 Integrate existing network and floor plans into documentation where available
3. Integrate existing infrastructure into design brief
  • 3.1 Review existing plans, drawings and databases against the design brief
  • 3.2 Calculate capacity of existing facilities against proposed usage to ensure appropriate design decisions for new installation
  • 3.3 Incorporate all data into new installation design
  • 3.4 Mark up plans and prepare report on new installation design
  • 3.5 Develop contingency plans for anticipated constraints
4. Review design for compliance with standards and legislation
  • 4.1 Examine standards, practices and requirements for locating telecommunications infrastructure in the access network
  • 4.2 Review installation design to ensure compliance with requirements of federal, state and local regulations, relevant legislation, codes and standards
  • 4.3 Initiate any special studies or investigations necessary for completion of the project
5. Complete required reports and documentation
  • 5.1 Complete required documents promptly and according to planning parameters
  • 5.2 Obtain carrier confirmation from documented requirements
  • 5.3 Distribute design documentation to stakeholders promptly
  • 5.4 Obtain project plan sign-off from carrier
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI919 ICTTEN4242A Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements Unit of competency