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Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs

Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTBWN302
State Code
AWF01
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
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs (FDH) as part of a fibre to the premises (FTTP) network.It applies to individuals who work in teams to deliver very high speed broadband capacity for the National Broadband Network (NBN) initiative. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up and prepare for installation
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
  • 1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
  • 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite
  • 1.4 Determine type of FDH enclosure and optical splitter module from project plan, and identify splitter installation requirements using work instructions
  • 1.5 Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.6 Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work
  • 1.7 Obtain splitter module, visually inspect for splitter module damage and replace if necessary
2. Install splitter module in FDH
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and identify and avoid other services
  • 2.2 Open enclosure and assess suitability of FDH according to project plan
  • 2.3 Locate next available slot in splitter module area of FDH for installation
  • 2.4 Insert splitter module and secure according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.5 Inspect installed splitter module and surrounding area for completeness of job
3. Prepare and connect splitter input fibres to feeder cable
  • 3.1 Locate feeder port to be connected and remove protective cover in preparation
  • 3.2 Use optical power meter to verify feeder port is not active
  • 3.3 Clean adaptor and mated connector according to manufacturer’s specifications, and route splitter input fibre to correct feeder port
  • 3.4 Remove dust cap and clean end face according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent possible damage from mating contaminated connectors
  • 3.5 Connect input fibre to feeder port and record connection according to organisational policy
4. Connect output fibres and test splitter
  • 4.1 Determine output fibre to be connected and required adapter in distribution field
  • 4.2 Clean adapter and fibre end-face according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 4.3 Route output fibre and connect with adapter in distribution field
  • 4.4 Test operation of optical splitter for optical power levels at operating wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical wavelengths
  • 4.5 Record connections, test results and park unused fibre leads for safety reasons according to organisational policy
5. Clean up work site
  • 5.1 Replace all dust caps on internal enclosures and close FDH
  • 5.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements
  • 5.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
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State Code National Code Title Type
WI865 ICTBWN3088B Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs Unit of competency