Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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

Element 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to use advanced optical measuring instruments

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work

1.2 Notify customer for site access, security arrangements and location details of optical system and test purpose

1.3 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe

1.4 Devise and implement risk control measures of hazards with handling of optical fibres and lasers in consultation with appropriate personnel

1.5 Prepare a testing plan indicating the type of measurement, procedures and nominated wavelength, and seek approval from customer

1.6 Select appropriate tools and test instruments according to required measurement and enterprise practice

2. Evaluate optical performance and link budget using advanced optical test equipment

2.1 Set up test instrument according to manufacturer’s instructions and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

2.2 Perform measurement using knowledge of appropriate testing techniques and advanced test equipment in a safe manner to evaluate performance of optical system and component

2.3 Record test results and compare with standard test specifications from manufacturer’s and enterprise guidelines

2.4 Perform end-to-end measurements on an optical link to a customer and record test results and test points

2.5 Calculate optical losses for a link budget figure of an optical link to determine if within operational margins as specified in manufacturer’s manual

2.6 Evaluate test results and report on functionality of the optical component or equipment and performance of the optical link

3. Document measurement results

3.1 Document test results for future reference and make recommendations on optimising component and system performance

3.2 Clean worksite and make safe according to enterprise requirements and to customer satisfaction

3.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion for sign off and present test documentations

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6

• Interprets textual information from relevant sources to plan, identify all job requirements and adhere to procedures and standards

Writing

1.2-1.5, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3

• Accurately completes relevant reports and documentation using clear and technically specific language and numerical data

Oral Communication

1.2-1.5, 2.6, 3.3

• Uses listening and questioning skills to confirm understanding for requirements, participates in a verbal exchange of ideas and solutions, and uses appropriate, detailed and clear language to address key personnel and customers

Numeracy

1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5

• Uses mathematical formulae to gather and record technical measurements

Navigate the world of

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2

• Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities relevant to own work context with specific reference to workplace safety
• Understands main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own work

Interact with others

3.3

• Actively identifies requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience

Get the work done

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.6

• Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency
• Takes responsibility for routine decision-making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account
• Considers purpose, needs and limitations when selecting devices and applications for different tasks

Test equipment that must be used includes:

• optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
• optical spectrum analyser (OSA)
• optical return loss (ORL)

Measurements that must be performed include:

• optical power level
• insertion loss of optical network
• end-to-end fibre loss (bi-directional)

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTOPN402 Use advanced optical test equipment

ICTOPN4116A Use advanced optical test equipment

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.