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ICTBWN302
Install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install optical fibre splitters in fibre distribution hubs (FDH) as part of a fibre to the premises (FTTP) network.

It applies to individuals who work in teams to deliver very high speed broadband capacity for the National Broadband Network (NBN) initiative.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set up and prepare for installation

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work

1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite

1.4 Determine type of FDH enclosure and optical splitter module from project plan, and identify splitter installation requirements using work instructions

1.5 Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently

1.6 Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work

1.7 Obtain splitter module, visually inspect for splitter module damage and replace if necessary

2. Install splitter module in FDH

2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and identify and avoid other services

2.2 Open enclosure and assess suitability of FDH according to project plan

2.3 Locate next available slot in splitter module area of FDH for installation

2.4 Insert splitter module and secure according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.5 Inspect installed splitter module and surrounding area for completeness of job

3. Prepare and connect splitter input fibres to feeder cable

3.1 Locate feeder port to be connected and remove protective cover in preparation

3.2 Use optical power meter to verify feeder port is not active

3.3 Clean adaptor and mated connector according to manufacturer’s specifications, and route splitter input fibre to correct feeder port

3.4 Remove dust cap and clean end face according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent possible damage from mating contaminated connectors

3.5 Connect input fibre to feeder port and record connection according to organisational policy

4. Connect output fibres and test splitter

4.1 Determine output fibre to be connected and required adapter in distribution field

4.2 Clean adapter and fibre end-face according to manufacturer’s specifications

4.3 Route output fibre and connect with adapter in distribution field

4.4 Test operation of optical splitter for optical power levels at operating wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical wavelengths

4.5 Record connections, test results and park unused fibre leads for safety reasons according to organisational policy

5. Clean up work site

5.1 Replace all dust caps on internal enclosures and close FDH

5.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements

5.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

comply with all work health and safety (WHS) regulations, standards and work practices

safely use optical power test equipment

accurately measure optical signals at two wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) wavelengths

correctly install splitter in the enclosure

connect input and out optical fibres to the splitter

test optical splitter

complete connection recording.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify the location and summarise the contents of relevant organisational policies and procedures

discuss WHS risks and control measures when working with optical fibre and equipment

explain propagation of light in optical communication systems

outline the role of transmitters and receivers in optical communication systems

identify and describe the critical aspects of cleaning of connectors

summarise specific WHS requirements relating to the handling of optical fibre and the use of laser light sources

explain WDM applications.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – broadband and wireless networks field of work and include access to:

a fibre distribution hub and relevant optical splitter

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set up and prepare for installation

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work

1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite

1.4 Determine type of FDH enclosure and optical splitter module from project plan, and identify splitter installation requirements using work instructions

1.5 Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently

1.6 Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work

1.7 Obtain splitter module, visually inspect for splitter module damage and replace if necessary

2. Install splitter module in FDH

2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and identify and avoid other services

2.2 Open enclosure and assess suitability of FDH according to project plan

2.3 Locate next available slot in splitter module area of FDH for installation

2.4 Insert splitter module and secure according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.5 Inspect installed splitter module and surrounding area for completeness of job

3. Prepare and connect splitter input fibres to feeder cable

3.1 Locate feeder port to be connected and remove protective cover in preparation

3.2 Use optical power meter to verify feeder port is not active

3.3 Clean adaptor and mated connector according to manufacturer’s specifications, and route splitter input fibre to correct feeder port

3.4 Remove dust cap and clean end face according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent possible damage from mating contaminated connectors

3.5 Connect input fibre to feeder port and record connection according to organisational policy

4. Connect output fibres and test splitter

4.1 Determine output fibre to be connected and required adapter in distribution field

4.2 Clean adapter and fibre end-face according to manufacturer’s specifications

4.3 Route output fibre and connect with adapter in distribution field

4.4 Test operation of optical splitter for optical power levels at operating wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical wavelengths

4.5 Record connections, test results and park unused fibre leads for safety reasons according to organisational policy

5. Clean up work site

5.1 Replace all dust caps on internal enclosures and close FDH

5.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements

5.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

comply with all work health and safety (WHS) regulations, standards and work practices

safely use optical power test equipment

accurately measure optical signals at two wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) wavelengths

correctly install splitter in the enclosure

connect input and out optical fibres to the splitter

test optical splitter

complete connection recording.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify the location and summarise the contents of relevant organisational policies and procedures

discuss WHS risks and control measures when working with optical fibre and equipment

explain propagation of light in optical communication systems

outline the role of transmitters and receivers in optical communication systems

identify and describe the critical aspects of cleaning of connectors

summarise specific WHS requirements relating to the handling of optical fibre and the use of laser light sources

explain WDM applications.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – broadband and wireless networks field of work and include access to:

a fibre distribution hub and relevant optical splitter

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work 
Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements 
Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite 
Determine type of FDH enclosure and optical splitter module from project plan, and identify splitter installation requirements using work instructions 
Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 
Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work 
Obtain splitter module, visually inspect for splitter module damage and replace if necessary 
Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and identify and avoid other services 
Open enclosure and assess suitability of FDH according to project plan 
Locate next available slot in splitter module area of FDH for installation 
Insert splitter module and secure according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Inspect installed splitter module and surrounding area for completeness of job 
Locate feeder port to be connected and remove protective cover in preparation 
Use optical power meter to verify feeder port is not active 
Clean adaptor and mated connector according to manufacturer’s specifications, and route splitter input fibre to correct feeder port 
Remove dust cap and clean end face according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent possible damage from mating contaminated connectors 
Connect input fibre to feeder port and record connection according to organisational policy 
Determine output fibre to be connected and required adapter in distribution field 
Clean adapter and fibre end-face according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Route output fibre and connect with adapter in distribution field 
Test operation of optical splitter for optical power levels at operating wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical wavelengths 
Record connections, test results and park unused fibre leads for safety reasons according to organisational policy 
Replace all dust caps on internal enclosures and close FDH 
Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements 
Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off 

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