Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. References to other units updated. Outcomes deemed equivalent. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 1.0. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to commission an electronic unit within a telecommunications environment with applications. Applications include voice over IP (VoIP), radio frequency identification (RFID), security networks, telephony, data, video and multimedia.
The commissioning may be for a new installation or upgrade of capacity or technology for existing network or subsystem for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).
Application of the Unit
Field officers and technicians from telecommunications carriers, other service providers and contractors apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
It involves commissioning an electronic unit at customer’s premises or within a carrier network.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to commission an electronic unit |
1.1 Prepare for work following occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements 1.2 Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards 1.3 Notify customer or network operations personnel for site access and network specifications 1.4 Determine the type and complexity of the electronic unit from specifications 1.5 Verify that the installed electronic unit and associated cabling conform to specifications 1.6 Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties 1.7 Determine commissioning parameters according to specification and establish planned outage if required 1.8 Obtain test equipment and check suitability and calibration status 1.9 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with the customer 1.10 Inform affected customers of impending action and likely timing and impact by the work |
2. Organise planned outages |
2.1 Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions 2.2 Refer to contingency plans and arrange for emergency communications if required 2.3 Notify alarm management centre of planned action 2.4 Obtain authority to proceed from the relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage |
3. Perform commissioning procedures |
3.1 Program equipment or install software according to manufacturer's specifications 3.2 Set electronic unit parameters according to manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements 3.3 Set up test equipment and conduct tests according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice 3.4 Connect and test network access facilities for correct performance 3.5 Conduct the cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate person 3.6 Check that remote alarm and monitoring features are functional, if applicable |
4. Finalise commissioning documentation |
4.1 Update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines 4.2 Notify appropriate person of commissioning results and work completion 4.3 Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- analytical skills to interpret test equipment settings and readings
- communication skills to liaise with customers and technical staff to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes
- literacy skills to interpret technical specifications and related documentation
- numeracy skills to make calculations
- planning and organisational skills to arrange site access and organise equipment
- problem solving to account for unexpected faults or equipment configuration anomalies
- safety awareness skills to:
- apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
- select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards
- work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
- technical skills to:
- correctly test and carry out commissioning procedures
- install supporting structures
- terminate cables
- use hand tools for removing and securing equipment covers.
Required knowledge
- electrical and or optical properties to be measured
- extensive range of networking equipment
- legislation and licensing surrounding installation of telecommunications equipment
- network operation procedures
- power requirements and electrical safety
- test equipment types
- transmission type and signals that may be encountered.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Network operations personnel may include: |
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Electronic unit may relate to: |
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Planned outage may refer to: |
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Test equipment may include: |
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Affected customers may include: |
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Contingency plans may include: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Administrative tasks may refer to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Telecommunications - Telecommunications networks engineering