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Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system

Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN431
State Code
AWD20
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design a dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) system in optical networks.It applies to telecommunications technical staff who design systems for installation of long haul or metropolitan area DWDM equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain access to worksite safely and with authority from site owner
  • 1.1 Obtain and review DWDM installation brief
  • 1.2 Determine site access requirements
  • 1.3 Notify parties if necessary to arrange site access and discuss DWDM installation requirements
  • 1.4 Assess site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
2. Prepare to install design DWDM units
  • 2.1 Survey location for DWDM installation and scope installation parameters
  • 2.2 Identify suitable location for DWDM equipment racks
  • 2.3 Determine number and location of shelves and cards in racks
  • 2.4 Determine capacity of optical distribution frames (ODFs), patching and network management system (NMS) connections for the installation
  • 2.5 Determine power feed options
3. Design DWDM units and associated cabling
  • 3.1 Design DWDM racks, including locations and layout
  • 3.2 Examine standards, practices and requirements for designing DWDM systems
  • 3.3 Design DWDM shelf and card positions from customer and manufacturer documents
  • 3.4 Design supporting patch panel and jumpering schemes
  • 3.5 Include appropriate ancillary equipment and connections in design specifications
  • 3.6 Prepare detailed design drawings for racks, shelves and cards from manufacturer and carrier documents
  • 3.7 Prepare detailed design drawings for patching, jumpering and power feeds from manufacturer and carrier documents
4. Review design for compliance with standards and legislation
  • 4.1 Confirm DWDM installation design meets the brief
  • 4.2 Review installation design to ensure compliance with requirements of federal, state and local regulations, relevant legislation, codes and standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI923 ICTTEN4246A Design dense wavelength division multiplexing installations Unit of competency