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Install systems and equipment on customer premises

Install systems and equipment on customer premises

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL311
State Code
AWE71
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install customer premises cabling and equipment for indoor and outdoor installations. This may include communications applications such as telephony, broadband data, video including digital broadcasting, and computer networks including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.It applies to field officers, technicians or technical supervisors from carriers, contractors or other service providers who provide voice, data and security installation and maintenance services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for customer premises systems and equipment installation
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite
  • 1.4 Verify location of proposed customer communications equipment installation according to plans obtained from authorised personnel
  • 1.5 Develop installation plans to ensure minimal disruption to workplace and according to standards
  • 1.6 Select suitable tools and equipment
2. Install system hardware
  • 2.1 Install network equipment following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • 2.2 Confirm service interruption is within limits agreed with customer
  • 2.3 Complete cable jumpering to distribution infrastructure and terminal equipment to specification
  • 2.4 Document all installation drawings for customer
3. Configure and test system
  • 3.1 Install software and, if required, configure system according to specifications
  • 3.2 Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements
  • 3.3 Record all test results
4. Clean up worksite and compete documentation
  • 4.1 Remove and dispose of installation waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements
  • 4.2 Restore worksite to customer’s satisfaction
  • 4.3 Complete all installation documents and present to customer
  • 4.4 Notify customer and obtain signoff
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3328 ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises Unit of competency