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Work effectively in a telecommunications network environment

Work effectively in a telecommunications network environment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN211
State Code
OBA44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and work within a telecommunications network environment by familiarising oneself with the devices required to work on basic telecommunications networks and by performing information transmissions.It applies to entry-level workers who undertake basic information transmission tasks on telecommunications networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use telecommunications devices to transmit information
  • 1.1. Verify requirements for information transmission according to work specifications
  • 1.2. Identify and select an appropriate telecommunications device for information transmission
  • 1.3. Determine the appropriate medium to transmit information
  • 1.4. Transmit information to identified recipients
2. Use transmitted information
  • 2.1 Identify and use physical mediums to transmit information across devices and cables
  • 2.2 Calculate physical distance characteristics that may affect each medium used
  • 2.3 Calculate signal losses in relation to medium used
  • 2.4 Connect test devices and record readings
3. Finalise telecommunications tasks
  • 3.1 Complete finalisation report according to enterprise policies
  • 3.2 Submit report to customers and stakeholders
  • 3.3 Clean-up and reinstate site to original condition
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