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 inspect and test international telecommunications network equipment not previously installed in an Australian network. It involves assessing its suitability and compliance with local regulations and conditions for the carrier or asset owner.
It applies to individuals working as field officers, technicians or technical supervisors for carriers, contractors or other service providers, who verify compliance of new equipment or systems with Australian standards.
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. Ensure conformity of international design to Australian standards |
1.1 Assess original international design to verify compliance with relevant Australian legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Reconfigure international design in consultation with customer 1.3 Rewrite design specifications to include configuration amendments |
2. Plan and establish test regime |
2.1 Plan type and number of tests to ensure full trial of new or enhanced design and greatest coverage for minimal tests 2.2 Plan and establish test environment to ensure total validity of chosen tests 2.3 Design test regime of proposed system to test impact on existing systems 2.4 Confirm test regime in consultation with planners and verify test equipment meets required standards |
3. Undertake tests |
3.1 Conduct and document tests including live system tests in logical and sequential order to planned test regime 3.2 Negotiate problems experienced during tests with system experts or designers to plan contingency activity according to enterprise policy 3.3 Prepare and submit trouble reports according to enterprise policy |
4. Analyse test results |
4.1 Analyse test results against design specifications and planned outcomes 4.2 Prepare a report referring major deficiencies to designers with recommendations for design change 4.3 Analyse minor variances, plan solutions and document changes to specifications |
5. Retest design changes |
5.1 Implement design and specification changes and conduct further tests as required 5.2 Analyse test results to verify compliance with updated design specifications 5.3 Document results of tests according to enterprise policy |
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, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.3 |
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Writing |
1.3, 3.1, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 2.4 |
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Numeracy |
4.1, 5.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.3 |
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Interact with others |
2.4, 3.2 |
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Get the work done |
2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3, 5.1 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTTEN601 Undertake qualification testing of new or enhanced equipment and systems |
ICTTEN6036A Undertake qualification testing of new or enhanced equipment and systems |
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