Unit of competency details
ICTOPN404 - Test optical communications systems and components (Release 1)
Summary
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30/Aug/2019 |
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 031309 | Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance | 04/Oct/2019 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1
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This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 5.0.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test optical communications systems and components using advanced optical test equipment. It involves using the optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), optical spectrum analyser (OSA) and optical return loss (ORL) test set for performance testing and link budget calculation.
It applies to cablers who combine technical skills with organisational and administrative skills. They may be installation contractors, technical staff and field officers from telecommunications carriers or other private and public organisations or regulatory authorities.
No licensing, registration, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
ICTBWN307 Use optical measuring instruments
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – Optical Networks
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element
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Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Prepare to use advanced optical measuring instruments
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1.1 Notify customer for site access, security arrangements and location details of optical system and test purpose
1.2 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe
1.3 Devise and implement risk control measures for hazards and risks associated with handling optical fibres and lasers, in consultation with appropriate personnel
1.4 Prepare a testing plan indicating the type of measurement, procedures and nominated wavelength, and seek approval from customer
1.5 Select appropriate tools and test instruments according to required measurement and enterprise practice
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2. Evaluate optical performance and link budget using advanced optical test equipment
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2.1 Set-up test instrument according to manufacturer instructions, and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
2.2 Perform measurement and tests 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 and enterprise guidelines
2.4 Perform end-to-end measurements on an optical link and record test results and test points
2.5 Calculate optical losses for a link budget figure of an optical link
2.6 Evaluate test results and report on functionality of optical component or equipment and performance of optical link
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3. Document measurement results
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3.1 Document test results for future reference and make recommendations for optimising component and system performance
3.2 Clean worksite and make safe according to enterprise requirements and customer satisfaction
3.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion for sign-off and present test documentation
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance, but not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Skill
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Description
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Reading
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- Interprets textual information from relevant sources to plan, identify all job requirements and adhere to procedures and standards
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Writing
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- Accurately completes relevant reports and documentation using clear and technically specific language and numerical data
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Oral Communication
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- 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
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Numeracy
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- Uses mathematical formulae to gather and record technical measurements
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Navigate the world of
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- 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
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Interact with others
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- Actively identifies requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience
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Get the work done
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- 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
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Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) areincluded. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
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Test equipment must include:
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- optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
- optical spectrum analyser (OSA) or equivalent optical spectrum analyser
- optical return loss (ORL)
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Measurements must include:
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- optical power level
- insertion loss of optical network
- end-to-end fibre loss (bi-directional)
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Optical performance must include:
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- wavelength spectrum parameters
- ODTR events
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit. Supersedes and is not equivalent to ICTOPN402 Use advanced optical test equipment.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 5.0.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria, and foundation skills on two occasions and to:
- obtain operation documentation for advanced optical test instruments
- plan and prepare a schedule of tests to be performed
- conduct at least one optical test
- record the following measurements for a range of parameters:
- optical power level
- insertion loss of optical network
- end-to-end fibre loss (bi-directional)
- test, calculate and document optical link budget according to industry standards using the following test equipment:
- optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
- optical spectrum analyser (OSA) or equivalent optical spectrum analyser
- optical return loss (ORL)
- comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices
- evaluate optical performance using:
- wavelength spectrum parameters
- ODTR events.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria, and foundation skills, which includes knowledge about:
- optical system and its main components
- hazards and risks associated with optical systems
- health and safety and environmental requirements associated with optical systems
- common tests, measurements and testing plans used for optical systems
- common wavelengths involved with optical systems
- use of tools and test equipment for optical systems
- consequences of mating contaminated optical connectors
- calculations using decibels, dBm
- downstream and upstream signals
- dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) metro and long-haul system architecture
- measurement of:
- DWDM signals
- gain and gain flatness of optical amplifier
- laser spectral stability, drift and unexpected variation in spectral transmission characteristics
- non-linear effects, four-wave mixing
- optical connector types
- optical signal to noise ratio (OSNR)
- optical spectrum limits, wavelengths used in various applications and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) grid
- optical transmitters and receivers
- optical return loss (ORL)
- OTDR dead zones, dynamic range and launch cable reflectance
- safe handling procedures with optical fibres
- transmission system line rates including:
- optical ethernet
- optical transport network (OTN)
- synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)
- wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) and DWDM principles and optical multiplexers
- influence of legislation, regulations, codes and standards relevant to advanced optical work.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be assessed in a workplace or simulated environment where conditions are typical of those in a telecommunications work environment or workplace.
Access is required to:
- tools and equipment required for measurements
- manufacturer documentation for test instruments and equipment under test.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2
