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Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network

Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTOPN502
State Code
AWE23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct acceptance tests and commissioning tests on optical networks, including the optical portion of broadband hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks, fibre to the x (FTTx) passive optical networks (PONs) and metropolitan and long haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. It applies to individuals who work as members of a team and use high-level communication and technical skills to provide services in Next Generation Networks (NGN) using emerging technologies. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to conduct acceptance tests
  • 1.1 Obtain installation and commissioning documents and planning specifications from appropriate personnel to ensure installed optical network is as planned and specified
  • 1.2 Conduct visual inspection of new installation and verify system compliance against relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and accepted industry practice
  • 1.3 Select and obtain required test equipment for suitability of acceptance testing
  • 1.4 Prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria in consultation with appropriate personnel
2. Conduct acceptance testing
  • 2.1 Conduct and evaluate performance tests to ensure measurements meet with predetermined specifications and approved operating margins
  • 2.2 Verify performance levels to be within tolerance specifications set in manufacturer’s instructions
  • 2.3 Test protection mechanisms to ensure performance criteria meets specified standard
  • 2.4 Test alarms for satisfactory operation and refer identified problems to appropriate personnel for remedial action
  • 2.5 Record all acceptance test procedures and results
3. Complete administrative tasks
  • 3.1 Complete acceptance documentation including recommendations
  • 3.2 Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3373 ICTOPN5119A Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV97 ICTOPN508 Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical networks Unit of competency