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ICTOPN502
Perform acceptance and commissioning tests on optical network

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct acceptance tests and commissioning tests on optical networks, including the optical portion of broadband hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks, fibre to the x (FTTx) passive optical networks (PONs) and metropolitan and long haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks.

It applies to individuals who work as members of a team and use high-level communication and technical skills to provide services in Next Generation Networks (NGN) using emerging technologies.

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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Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to conduct acceptance tests

1.1 Obtain installation and commissioning documents and planning specifications from appropriate personnel to ensure installed optical network is as planned and specified

1.2 Conduct visual inspection of new installation and verify system compliance against relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and accepted industry practice

1.3 Select and obtain required test equipment for suitability of acceptance testing

1.4 Prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria in consultation with appropriate personnel

2. Conduct acceptance testing

2.1 Conduct and evaluate performance tests to ensure measurements meet with predetermined specifications and approved operating margins

2.2 Verify performance levels to be within tolerance specifications set in manufacturer’s instructions

2.3 Test protection mechanisms to ensure performance criteria meets specified standard

2.4 Test alarms for satisfactory operation and refer identified problems to appropriate personnel for remedial action

2.5 Record all acceptance test procedures and results

3. Complete administrative tasks

3.1 Complete acceptance documentation including recommendations

3.2 Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off

Evidence of ability to:

verify ‘as built’ installation against installation plans

undertake acceptance and commissioning tests and analysis against specified installation and commissioning documents

complete and submit all acceptance documentation incorporating test procedures, results and recommendations

comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

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 cabling, terminations and supporting structures that may be encountered in the system under inspection

outline common performance levels and standards

describe electrical and optical properties to be measured

explain health and safety issues appropriate to the work environment under inspection

summarise typical network topologies, switching, routing and transmission techniques

discuss transmission type and signals that may be encountered

identify various test equipment types suitable for tests to be made.

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 – Optical Networks field of work and include access to:

testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation.

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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Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to conduct acceptance tests

1.1 Obtain installation and commissioning documents and planning specifications from appropriate personnel to ensure installed optical network is as planned and specified

1.2 Conduct visual inspection of new installation and verify system compliance against relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and accepted industry practice

1.3 Select and obtain required test equipment for suitability of acceptance testing

1.4 Prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria in consultation with appropriate personnel

2. Conduct acceptance testing

2.1 Conduct and evaluate performance tests to ensure measurements meet with predetermined specifications and approved operating margins

2.2 Verify performance levels to be within tolerance specifications set in manufacturer’s instructions

2.3 Test protection mechanisms to ensure performance criteria meets specified standard

2.4 Test alarms for satisfactory operation and refer identified problems to appropriate personnel for remedial action

2.5 Record all acceptance test procedures and results

3. Complete administrative tasks

3.1 Complete acceptance documentation including recommendations

3.2 Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off

Evidence of ability to:

verify ‘as built’ installation against installation plans

undertake acceptance and commissioning tests and analysis against specified installation and commissioning documents

complete and submit all acceptance documentation incorporating test procedures, results and recommendations

comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

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 cabling, terminations and supporting structures that may be encountered in the system under inspection

outline common performance levels and standards

describe electrical and optical properties to be measured

explain health and safety issues appropriate to the work environment under inspection

summarise typical network topologies, switching, routing and transmission techniques

discuss transmission type and signals that may be encountered

identify various test equipment types suitable for tests to be made.

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 – Optical Networks field of work and include access to:

testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation.

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 installation and commissioning documents and planning specifications from appropriate personnel to ensure installed optical network is as planned and specified 
Conduct visual inspection of new installation and verify system compliance against relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and accepted industry practice 
Select and obtain required test equipment for suitability of acceptance testing 
Prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria in consultation with appropriate personnel 
Conduct and evaluate performance tests to ensure measurements meet with predetermined specifications and approved operating margins 
Verify performance levels to be within tolerance specifications set in manufacturer’s instructions 
Test protection mechanisms to ensure performance criteria meets specified standard 
Test alarms for satisfactory operation and refer identified problems to appropriate personnel for remedial action 
Record all acceptance test procedures and results 
Complete acceptance documentation including recommendations 
Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off 

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