Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to use measuring instruments

1.1 Obtain approval for site access with client or site owner prior to site entry

1.2 Identify purpose of test and type of measurement required

1.3 Select appropriate tools and instruments according to required measurement

1.4 Check tools and instruments and calibrate to ensure accuracy

1.5 Obtain resources required

1.6 Devise and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel, and document safety hazards

2. Conduct measurements

2.1 Follow site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures

2.2 Set up test equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and safe industry practice

2.3 Perform measurement using knowledge of appropriate testing techniques to assess overall system performance

2.4 Record and interpret test results and compare with standard test specifications

2.5 Clean work area and make safe according to established procedures

3. Document measurement results

3.1 Document test results and make recommendations to achieve optimum performance

3.2 Notify client of work completion

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4

• Reads and interprets plans, specifications and other documentation from a variety of sources and consolidates information to determine requirements
• Interprets and consolidates test results and data from a range of sources, against defined requirements

Writing

1.1, 1.6, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2

• Accurately records and completes organisational documents and correspondence using clear language and correct spelling, grammar and terminology

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.6, 3.2

• Participates in verbal exchanges with key personnel using appropriate, clear and detailed language to exchange information, ideas or solutions
• Uses listening and questioning skills to confirm understanding of requirements

Numeracy

1.4, 2.3

• Performs mathematical calculations to check, interpret and confirm results of system tests

Navigate the world of work

2.1, 2.2, 2.5

• Complies with explicit policies and procedures
• Explores and implements where identified the implicit expectations of policies and procedures

Interact with others

1.1, 1.6, 3.2

• Uses a limited range of accepted practices for communicating in a work environment
• Complies with work instructions and contributes to work group discussions using accepted conventions

Get the work done

1.2-1.6, 2.2-2.5, 3.1

• Plans and implements routine tasks and workload, making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, and seeks assistance in setting priorities
• Makes low-impact decisions within familiar situations, based on a range of predefined or routine solutions, and evaluates the effectiveness of the outcome
• Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information

Type of measurement must include:

• optical measurement:

• detecting the presence of an active optical network terminal (ONT)
• determining absolute optical power (in dBm)
• determining insertion loss (in dB)
• determining relative optical power level (in dB)

• RF measurement:

• determining absolute RF power (in dBm)
• determining relative RF power level (in dB)
• determining relative RF voltage (in dBmV).

Instruments must include:

• hand-held optical power meter
• hand-held optical source
• handheld optical fiber identifier (OFI-FTTx) active optical network termination (ONT) detector
• operate optical loss test set (OLTS)
• passive optical network (PON) meter
• signal level meter (SLM).

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTBWN305 Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments

ICTBWN3205B Use optical and radio frequency measuring instruments

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.