ICTTEN3250A Provide infrastructure for telecommunications customer equipment

Release 1

ICTTEN3250A Provide infrastructure for telecommunications customer equipment

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This unit of competency first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package version 2.0.

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install supporting infrastructure for telecommunications equipment and associated hardware equipment. The unit also includes installation of access equipment and associated media, power and monitoring equipment and alarm systems.

Application of the Unit

The unit applies to field officers, installation technicians, technical supervisors, contractors and other service providers.

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.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Element	Performance Criteria
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 for infrastructure installation work	1.1 Identify relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards that apply to work 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access and obtain installation plan and specifications 1.3 Conduct a site survey to verify that infrastructure installation requirements can be met 1.4 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe 1.5 Notify customer of alterations required to installation design and make recommendations for possible solutions 1.6 Obtain approval for alterations and update installation plan 1.7 Develop an installation activity schedule to minimise disruption to the workplace according to relevant regulation and standards 1.8 Obtain material supplies, safety equipment, resources, tools and test equipment required for safe installation
2. Build customer equipment infrastructure	2.1 Prepare for and undertake work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 2.2 Build telecommunications closet or telecommunications equipment room for equipment, distributors and AC-DC power systems according to design plans, manufacturer specifications and safety and electrical standards 2.3 Build cable support systems for signal, data cabling and optical cables according to plans and specifications 2.4 Organise the installation of mains AC electrical power cabling infrastructure as specified on the plan 2.5 Install cable distribution frames according to plan and manufacturer specifications 2.6 Install protective earthing to metal infrastructures or gas arrestors according to specifications or design
3. Install UPS power infrastructure	3.1 Install uninterruptible power source or supply (UPS) systems as required by specification or design, and connect according to manufacturer and WHS requirements 3.2 Test and monitor UPS battery discharge levels and obtain replacement batteries under warranty where required 3.3 Identify and rectify faults where possible or escalate according to organisational policy
4. Restore site and complete documentation	4.1 Attach infrastructure labels and designations according to organisational requirements 4.2 Complete inspection sheets and declare asset ready for customer sign-off documentation 4.3 Clean up site 4.4 Notify customer 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 customers to ensure requirements are identified

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:

meet client requirements within agreed timeframes

secure site access and make arrangements for equipment delivery

set out project requirements and priorities

problem-solving skills to respond to unexpected variations to requirements

technical skills to:

perform cabling and terminating work

use hand tools to:

affix supports, cable trays and racks to surfaces

assemble infrastructure

work with construction materials.

Required knowledge

best practices to minimise environmental impacts, including options for green ICT installations

cabling types, connectors and cabling structures

common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment

range of other customer equipment, such as alarms and media devices

current legislation and standards relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services

key features of backup UPS systems and AC mains power requirements and electrical safety

network topologies, interface and interconnect solutions

type of connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

WHS requirements for:

confined spaces

electrical safety

heights

lifting

materials handling

physical hazards

warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees.

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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to: identify and work with potential earthing locations, cable routes, cable support systems, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures, and distributors build 19 inch racks install protective earth installations organise AC mains power infrastructure install UPS DC backup power.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to: site where supporting infrastructure may be installed, including simulated environment use of industry-current plant, tools and equipment relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.
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: direct observation of the candidate building metal superstructure to house equipment direct observation of the candidate installing protective earth and functional earth installations review of installation activity schedule prepared by the candidate oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation issues, types of systems and applications.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTCBL3009A Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation ICTCBL3010A Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises. 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.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:	appropriate licences for: crane forklift winch AS/ACIF S008:2006 AS/ACIF S009:2006 AS/NZS 3000:2007 AS/NZS 3080:2003 AS/NZS 3084:2003 AS/NZS 3085.1:2004 AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006 AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007 cabling security codes and regulations Communications Alliance standards and codes Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1 Environmental Protection Acts WHS Acts.
Customer may be:	architect asset manager builder business owner nominated representative project manager service provider.
Site survey may include:	cable tunnels pathways equipment bays floor layout floor loadings lighting preparation area roof structures ventilation wall structures.
Infrastructure may include:	air conditioning requirements alarm panels cable entries distribution frames duct and cable trays equipment racks power supplies radio structure.
Hazards may include:	building debris earth potential rise (EPR) glass fibre live power lines manual handling mud and water natural gas and other gas build-up needle stick injury optical fibre cable containing hazardous light radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) vermin.
Material supplies may include:	cable racks cable trays, nuts and bolts distribution frames or blocks earth terminal and rod frames and cabinets insulation blocks iron support structures jumper wire lacing, twine and cable ties patch panels termination blocks.
Safety equipment may include:	electrical isolators EWP harnesses manual lifters personal protective equipment, including: acid-proof clothing earmuffs face masks gloves head protection kneepads safety boots safety glasses safety barriers.
Resources may include:	finance labour materials tools and test equipment vehicles.
Tools and test equipment may include:	tools: antistatic wrist strap pliers power drill screwdrivers sockets soldering iron spanners test equipment: antistatic testers cable testers displacement tools humidity and temperature testers insulation testers load testers multimeters optical loss test set oscilloscope structured cabling certification volt meters.
WHS and environmental requirements may relate to:	decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work environmental considerations: clean-up protection stormwater protection waste management identifying other services, including power and gas safe work practices, such as the safe use and handling of: asbestos chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms safety equipment: flashing lights gas and other hazard detection equipment safety barriers traffic cones trench guards warning signs and tapes special access requirements suitable light and ventilation.
Cable support systems may include:	entrance facilities intra- and inter-building facilities.
Installing uninterruptible power source or supply systems may include:	organising certification of electrical installation terminating and connecting DC power cables to equipment testing DC electrical cabling.
Labels and designations may include:	cabinets cables distribution panels racks vendor labels.

Unit Sector(s)

Telecommunications networks engineering - Telecommunications