Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design supporting infrastructure for telecommunications network installations.
This includes carrier grade switching, transmission and access equipment and associated media, power and monitoring equipment and alarm systems, fibre distribution hubs (FDHs), and remote power feeds.
Application of the Unit
Field officers, design technicians and technical supervisors from carriers, contractors and other service providers apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
This unit may apply to switching, transmission and radio networks and the various transmission paths, including cable, optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite.
This unit is one in a sequence of units that cover network design activities including:
- design drawings and specifications
- designing a dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) system
- designing infrastructure
- estimating and quoting
- site survey.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
If working at heights, achievement of the unit ‘CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs’ from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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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
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1. Prepare for design of infrastructure work |
1.1 Review preparation to ensure work complies with requirements of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access and obtain plans and specifications 1.3 Conduct site survey to verify that infrastructure design requirements can be met 1.4 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe 1.5 Develop a design activity schedule to minimise disruption to the workplace according to relevant regulations and standards 1.6 Discuss material supplies, safety equipment, resources, tools and test equipment with the construction group so that they are available when required for installation |
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2. Design network equipment infrastructure |
2.1 Prepare infrastructure designs according to electrical safety and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements after consultation with operational staff 2.2 Design metal superstructure to house equipment according to manufacturer specifications 2.3 Design cable pathways, including cable distribution frames and support materials, according to specifications |
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3. Design power infrastructure |
3.1 Design power supply and earthing according to specifications and standard electrical practices 3.2 Design battery and rectifier equipment for project according to manufacturer and WHS requirements 3.3 Design high Ohmeric distribution (HOD) and associated power distribution systems |
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4. Design and monitor DC power distribution work |
4.1 Design power distribution work to meet electrical safety requirements and certifications 4.2 Monitor electrical work by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with installation plan 4.3 Identify and rectify faults where possible or escalate according to enterprise policy |
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5. Complete documentation and restore site |
5.1 Attach infrastructure labels and designations according to enterprise requirements 5.2 Complete inspection sheets and declare asset ready for next stage of installation using appropriate sign-off documentation 5.3 Clean up and prepare site in readiness for next installation phase 5.4 Notify carrier and obtain sign-off |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective technical solutions
- communication skills to:
- liaise with carriers to ensure requirements are known
- negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors
- literacy skills to:
- document technical requirements and procedures
- interpret technical specifications and related documentation
- numeracy skills to calculate budget requirements and limitations
- planning and organising skills to:
- make site access and equipment delivery arrangements
- set out project requirements and priorities
- problem-solving skills to account for unexpected variations to requirements
- technical skills to:
- perform cabling and terminating designs
- use design tools to:
- affix supports, cable trays and racks to surfaces
- assemble infrastructure
- work with construction materials.
Required knowledge
- cabling types, connectors and cabling structures
- common carrier telecommunications applications and related equipment
- connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment
- current legislation relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services
- environmental impacts, including options for green ICT installations
- interface and interconnect solutions
- network power requirements and electrical safety
- network topologies
- overview knowledge of network and transmission equipment
- warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees
- WHS requirements for:
- confined spaces
- electrical safety
- heights
- lifting
- materials handling
- physical hazards.
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.
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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.
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Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include: |
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Customer may be: |
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Site survey may include: |
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Infrastructure may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Material supplies may include: |
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Safety equipment may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Tools and test equipment may relate to: |
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WHS and environmental requirements may relate to: |
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Power distribution work may include: |
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Qualified personnel may include: |
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Labels and designations may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Telecommunications - Telecommunications networks engineering
