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Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment

Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN401
State Code
AWD48
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
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to pinpoint equipment and place cables within domestic, commercial or industrial installations, and includes planning access to existing infrastructure and completing all necessary documentation.It applies to individuals working cablers and registered with an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - accredited registrar.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to identify services required
  • 1.1 Contact customer to arrange access to site and identify customer equipment and discuss customer requirements
  • 1.2 Assess site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
  • 1.3 Confirm details of types and models of existing and proposed customer equipment
  • 1.4 Establish intended uses of customer’s equipment to assist in identifying cabling requirements
  • 1.5 Establish required cabling requirements with customer and make alternative recommendations
  • 1.6 Locate existing facilities and systems including network facilities
  • 1.7 Verify building construction by observation to confirm accessibility
  • 1.8 Utilise existing floor plans where available and integrate into subsequent documentation
  • 1.9 Notify customer where physical location may incur additional cost
  • 1.10 Prepare a report on required services
2. Establish availability of and access to existing cabling
  • 2.1 Calculate capacity of existing cabling against proposed usage to ensure appropriate decisions are taken on extent of new cabling required
  • 2.2 Inspect cabling to ensure compliance with ACMA regulations, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 2.3 Prepare a report on cabling infrastructure and equipment to meet customer requirements
3. Complete required reports and documentation
  • 3.1 Complete all required documents promptly and accurately according to company policy
  • 3.2 Obtain customer confirmation of documented requirements where required
  • 3.3 Distribute relevant documentation promptly to required parties
  • 3.4 Obtain sign-off from customer
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI915 ICTTEN4001B Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA31 ICTTEN432 Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment Unit of competency