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ICTOPN601
Manage optical ethernet transmission

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage an ethernet optical transmission system. It includes analysis of fault conditions that may occur.

It applies to individuals who work as members of a team with carrier telecommunications networks using optical technologies. Individuals in these roles are excellent communicators and skilled technicians.

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. Plan to test optical ethernet link

1.1 Make worksite safe by identifying existing and potential site hazards

1.2 Determine the technical environment and network components

1.3 Report on infrastructure to ensure link is designed to meet performance requirements

2. Specify architecture requirements

2.1 Follow site specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) procedures

2.2 Determine architecture components

2.3 Determine functions and framework for the system to operate across network boundaries, taking into account performance criteria

3. Manage optical ethernet link

3.1 Conduct work in context of appropriate tests

3.2 Analyse test results

3.3 Provide a report on test results and compare with expected outcomes

3.4 Document test results and refer to appropriate person

Evidence of ability to:

identify test performance parameters

plan the test from performance requirements

select and perform a testing regime on ethernet optical transmissions

analyse and document test results

comply with all 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:

describe intricacies of optical ethernet systems including:

application in optical systems

system architecture

function and framework within a telecommunications environment

organisational policies and procedures

appropriate testing techniques and analysis

explain specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to:

handling of optical fibre

personal safety issues

use of laser light sources.

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:

test equipment currently used in industry

manufacturer’s technical documentation, legislation, codes and standards.

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. Plan to test optical ethernet link

1.1 Make worksite safe by identifying existing and potential site hazards

1.2 Determine the technical environment and network components

1.3 Report on infrastructure to ensure link is designed to meet performance requirements

2. Specify architecture requirements

2.1 Follow site specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) procedures

2.2 Determine architecture components

2.3 Determine functions and framework for the system to operate across network boundaries, taking into account performance criteria

3. Manage optical ethernet link

3.1 Conduct work in context of appropriate tests

3.2 Analyse test results

3.3 Provide a report on test results and compare with expected outcomes

3.4 Document test results and refer to appropriate person

Evidence of ability to:

identify test performance parameters

plan the test from performance requirements

select and perform a testing regime on ethernet optical transmissions

analyse and document test results

comply with all 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:

describe intricacies of optical ethernet systems including:

application in optical systems

system architecture

function and framework within a telecommunications environment

organisational policies and procedures

appropriate testing techniques and analysis

explain specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to:

handling of optical fibre

personal safety issues

use of laser light sources.

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:

test equipment currently used in industry

manufacturer’s technical documentation, legislation, codes and standards.

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
Make worksite safe by identifying existing and potential site hazards 
Determine the technical environment and network components 
Report on infrastructure to ensure link is designed to meet performance requirements 
Follow site specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) procedures 
Determine architecture components 
Determine functions and framework for the system to operate across network boundaries, taking into account performance criteria 
Conduct work in context of appropriate tests 
Analyse test results 
Provide a report on test results and compare with expected outcomes 
Document test results and refer to appropriate person 

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