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 effect changes to existing customer premises’ equipment (CPE), systems and products, through producing plans, carrying out alterations and testing new work.
It applies to individuals who may be working as linespeople, line installers and technicians for telecommunications carriers, contractors, other service providers or private providers who upgrade or modify customer equipment and systems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering
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 requirements for alteration |
1.1 Arrange site access according to required procedure and comply with site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Assess facilities and capacity to ensure requirements can be met 1.3 Evaluate existing system availability and access to accommodate proposed changes 1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite 1.5 Evaluate compatibility of existing and proposed systems and equipment before proceeding with planned changes 1.6 Negotiate planned system outages and outage time with the customer |
2. Document specifications and plans for alteration |
2.1 Produce an amendment plan of systems alterations to assess suitability with existing system 2.2 Produce specifications for alteration requirements according to customer requirements 2.3 Select materials and tools and equipment compatible with upgrade activity |
3. Install additional equipment and program system feature changes |
3.1 Produce an activity plan for minimal disruption of alterations to ongoing client activity 3.2 Carry out all alterations in a safe manner according to relevant standards and regulations and manufacturer’s specifications 3.3 Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing systems to confirm compatibility of alterations with existing network |
4. Update plans and records |
4.1 Update all plans and documents to show installed systems accurately and clearly 4.2 Complete documentation for customer support |
5. Restore site to required condition |
5.1 Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 5.2 Recover obsolete equipment and return to customer or disposal of as agreed with customer 5.3 Notify customer 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 |
Writing |
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.4, 5.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.4, 1.6, 5.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN406 Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment |
ICTTEN4072A Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment |
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