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 conduct acceptance tests and commissioning tests on optical networks, including the optical portion of broadband hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks, fibre to the x (FTTx) passive optical networks (PONs) and metropolitan and long haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks.
It applies to individuals who work as members of a team and use high-level communication and technical skills to provide services in Next Generation Networks (NGN) using emerging technologies.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – Optical Networks
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 to conduct acceptance tests |
1.1 Obtain installation and commissioning documents and planning specifications from appropriate personnel to ensure installed optical network is as planned and specified 1.2 Conduct visual inspection of new installation and verify system compliance against relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and accepted industry practice 1.3 Select and obtain required test equipment for suitability of acceptance testing 1.4 Prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria in consultation with appropriate personnel |
2. Conduct acceptance testing |
2.1 Conduct and evaluate performance tests to ensure measurements meet with predetermined specifications and approved operating margins 2.2 Verify performance levels to be within tolerance specifications set in manufacturer’s instructions 2.3 Test protection mechanisms to ensure performance criteria meets specified standard 2.4 Test alarms for satisfactory operation and refer identified problems to appropriate personnel for remedial action 2.5 Record all acceptance test procedures and results |
3. Complete administrative tasks |
3.1 Complete acceptance documentation including recommendations 3.2 Notify appropriate personnel 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 |
1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.4, 3.2 |
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Numeracy |
2.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.2 |
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Interact with others |
3.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTOPN502 Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network |
ICTOPN5119A Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network |
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