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Cut over new and replacement network equipment

Cut over new and replacement network equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN507
State Code
AWD13
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
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to check plans, obtain equipment and supplies, initiate tests and complete administrative tasks.It applies to individuals who may be field officers, technicians or technical supervisors for carriers, contractors or other service providers, who are involved in fast changeover of new and existing equipment in telecommunications networks, including digital switching and transmission, wireless and optical networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan cut over strategy
  • 1.1 Determine the nature and scope of cut over activity from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Prepare a cut over management plan in agreement with appropriate personnel and in line with regulations and service obligations
  • 1.3 Obtain outage management plan if available, otherwise prepare a contingency plan to ensure system integration proceeds according to plan
  • 1.4 Notify alarm management centre of action planned and obtain authority to proceed
  • 1.5 Notify customers affected by the outage of time and likely duration
2. Cut over and test equipment into service
  • 2.1 Perform cut over activities in a safe manner with minimal interruption to service and according to the cut over management plan
  • 2.2 Conduct tests specified in cut over plan, according to technical manuals and specifications
  • 2.3 Record and assess test results and ensure problems identified during cut over are rectified or escalated according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Analyse alarms for fault conditions in conjunction with network management centre
  • 2.5 Enact contingency plans in the event of major problems during cut over
3. Complete administrative tasks
  • 3.1 Complete test result sheets and hand over to operational personnel according to enterprise requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure site is cleaned and ready for operational staff
  • 3.3 Complete work documentation and administrative tasks and forward to appropriate area according to enterprise policy
  • 3.4 Notify appropriate personnel of project completion and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3482 ICTTEN5061A Cut over new and replacement network equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV56 ICTTEN522 Cut over new and replacement network equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZI0 ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering Qualification