Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cutover new or upgraded systems and equipment on a customer premises. This may include indoor or outdoor installations of communications applications in telephony, broadband, data, video, radio frequency (RF) equipment, security and computer networks, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia systems.
It applies to telecommunications trade workers carrying out new or upgrades of domestic, commercial or industrial systems and equipment at a customer's premises.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – cabling
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare system and equipment cutover |
1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 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 cable route and type of cable and equipment from project plan, and identify and avoid other services 1.5 Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment, and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 1.6 Prepare implementation plan with cutover tasks based on identified nature of job, and seek customer approval 1.7 Notify customer and network carrier of proposed cutover details and arrange for customer representation |
2. Cutover system or equipment into service |
2.1 Perform cutover tasks and connect network facilities according to approved plan, following health and safety and environmental requirements for given work 2.2 Test all cable connections, equipment and facilities as instructed in technical manuals and specifications 2.3 Evaluate test results to ensure proper system operation and performance, and rectify if required |
3. Complete project documentation |
3.1 Record test results for future reference, complete reports on cutover installation and design amendments according to enterprise requirements 3.2 Recover obsolete materials and equipment, and return to appropriate point for disposal 3.3 Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction 3.4 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 |
|
Writing |
1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 3.1 |
|
Oral Communication |
1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 3.4 |
|
Numeracy |
1.5, 1.6, 2.1-2.3 |
|
Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 2.1, 3.1 |
|
Interact with others |
1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 3.4 |
|
Get the work done |
1.2, 1.4-1.6, 2.1-2.3, 3.2, 3.3 |
|
Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTCBL312 Cutover new systems and equipment on customer premises |
ICTCBL3052A Cutover new systems and equipment on customer premises |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2