Unit of competency Outline

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Use optical measuring instruments

Use optical measuring instruments

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTBWN307
State Code
OBA87
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
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and use hand-held optical communications instruments to perform installations, upgrades and fault-finding on optical equipment. It applies to telecommunications lines workers who only use hand-held optical measuring instruments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use optical measuring instruments
  • 1.1 Obtain approval for site access with customer or site owner prior to site entry
  • 1.2 Identify purpose of test and type of optical measurement required
  • 1.3 Select appropriate tools and instruments according to required measurement
  • 1.4 Check test instruments to ensure calibration is within acceptable time frames
  • 1.5 Identify safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel
2. Conduct optical measurements
  • 2.1 Set up test equipment according to manufacturer and enterprise instructions, and safe industry practices
  • 2.2 Test optical patch cords are functional
  • 2.3 Inspect and clean optical connectors
  • 2.4 Use appropriate testing techniques to assess overall system performance
  • 2.5 Record and interpret test results, and compare with standard test specifications
3. Complete optical measurement process
  • 3.1 Make recommendations, based on test result interpretations, to achieve optimum performance
  • 3.2 Notify customer of work completion
  • 3.3 Clean work area and make safe according to enterprise procedures
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