List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather information to prepare upgrade activity plan | 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work 1.2 Obtain design specifications from the planning and design section to determine scope and nature of the upgrade 1.3 Analyse the design specification and design plan, and determine accuracy of the design plan to site installation and requirements with customer 1.4 Determine network equipment types and obtain installation details from manufacturer 1.5 Prepare an equipment and component list and source vendors for procurement |
2. Prepare upgrade activity plans | 2.1 Prepare a detailed installation plan of the upgrade for the installer 2.2 Prepare a detailed installation procedure to carry out the upgrade to minimise impact to customer 2.3 Prepare pre-installation optical tests on existing equipment to determine benchmarks and performance levels prior to the upgrade 2.4 Prepare post-installation optical tests on upgrade to ensure upgraded system is achieving desired results 2.5 Prepare monitoring schedule to progressively assess upgrade progress 2.6 Prepare contingency plan for backing out if upgrade is not progressing according to schedule and disruptions to customer are excessive 2.7 Prepare cut over procedures |
3. Complete documentation | 3.1 Update documentation 3.2 Submit planning activity document for approval |
Evidence of ability to:
prepare upgrade plan incorporating the following:
a detailed installation plan and installation procedures
pre-installation and post-installation test methods and results
a monitoring schedule to assess progress of the upgrade
a contingency plan.
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:
explain alarms and backup systems that apply to optical networks
describe escalation and outage procedures
explain network management systems
outline fundamentals of telecommunications networks and equipment
summarise telecommunications monitoring tools
outline telecommunications test equipment and test setups
evaluate telecommunications wiring practices
explain upgrade and post-upgrade routines.
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:
a site where upgrade and cut over may be planned
equipment, software, test and monitoring equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory, equipment, enterprise and vendor documentation that impacts work activities.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.