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Set up and configure basic data communication systems

Set up and configure basic data communication systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEDV0011
State Code
OCC02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up and configure basic data communication systems.It includes working safely, installing data communications hardware, installing and configuring data communications software, and completing documentation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to set up and configure data communication systems
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 Set-up and configuration work are determined from job specifications and in consultation with relevant person/s
  • 1.3 Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.4 Hardware and software required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications
  • 1.5 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications
2 Set up, configure and maintain data communication equipment
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 Layout of data communications hardware cabling and outlets is determined from job specifications and/or in consultation with relevant person/s
  • 2.3 Hardware is installed in accordance with the data communications system requirements
  • 2.4 Data communications software is installed and configured in accordance with network requirements
  • 2.5 Data communications operations are tested and anomalies identified and corrected
  • 2.6 Reported data communications failures and faults are reviewed and relevant tools and methods are used in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Identified causes of reported problems are rectified and the data communications link is tested in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s
  • 2.9 Set-up configuration and maintenance are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, surrounding environment and/or services using sustainable energy practices
3 Complete work and document activities
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Data communications configuration and maintenance records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Service report is completed and forwarded to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC470 UEENEEF114A Set up and configure basic data communication systems Unit of competency