Assessor Resource

ICTTC104D
Maintain an electronic system

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Not applicable.

This unit applies to all telecommunications applications including telephony, data, video and multi media.

This unit relates to the periodic testing of systems and equipment on-site (not at the depot) and from remote locations.

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

This unit applies to all telecommunications applications including telephony, data, video and multi media.

This unit relates to the periodic testing of systems and equipment on-site (not at the depot) and from remote locations.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

Identification of maintenance required.

Conduct and interpret tests including:

Equipment and facilities checks

Test of backup equipment such as batteries

Filters

System backup and alarms

Repair of faults/problems in system, equipment and facilities either hardware or software.

Completion of documentation including: warranty details, system log books, pricing and billing forms.

Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools and/or equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices.

Correct interpretation and application of regulations and standards related to the maintenance.

Communication of maintenance details with customers and work associates.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.

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A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.

Guidance information for assessment

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 underpinning knowledge.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context

Codes refer to the Skills and Knowledge Register in Volume 3 of this Training Package that has detailed content guidelines for each code outlined.

CA375 Cable Installation Practices for CAN

CI310 Communication 3

EN310 Enterprise Policy and Practice 3

EN320 Enterprise Information Systems 3

MA210 Basic Telecommunications Mathematics

OH310 Occupational Health and Safety 3

PS310 Plans and Specifications 3

RA420 Radio Frequency Theory and Hazards 4

RE235 Regulations for CAN

RE310 Working on Non-enterprise Land 3

SU210 Basic Supervision

TE310 Basic Telephony 3

TF310 Test Equipment 3

TF320 Test Analysis and Diagnosis 3

TO310 Use of Too ls 3

TO320 Anti-static Procedures 3

Required knowledge

The relevant required knowledge is articulated in the above guidelines contained in the Skills and Knowledge Register included in this Training Package.

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.

Cable

May include: copper, coaxial, optic fibre, aluminium, wave guides

Consultation regarding maintenance procedures

May include discussions regarding: time, location, duration, nature of works, access arrangements

Corrective action

May include: electronic or physical adjustment or repair, replacement of parts or equipment, organising warranty replacement from manufacturer

Equipment

May include: line conditioning, optic transceiver, multiplexer, concentrator, antenna, radio system, transmission equipment, switching equipment, satellite receiver

Records

May be stored on either enterprise or customer premises and at equipment site or central enterprise location

System records

May be stored: on site, on paper / cards, electronically, at central recording point

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Australian Standards

Australian Building Codes and regulations

Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Protection

Heritage legislation

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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
Where equipment is located on premises not owned by enterprise, appropriate consultation with customer or property owner is undertaken in accordance with enterprise policy 
Power equipment is monitored for voltage within manufacturer's stated limits and site power routine performed in accordance with enterprise guidelines 
Ensure alarms operate in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines 
All monitoring points are checked against installation records 
If faults are detected, corrective action is taken in accordance with enterprise guidelines and manufacturer's specifications 
Warranties and service agreements are checked to establish if any identified repair / alteration requirement is covered by such documents 
Existing electronic configuration is copied and stored in accordance with enterprise guidelines 
Signal is generated to test for continuity and operation in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 
Readings are taken from each significant portion of line to test for continuity and operation in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 
Ensure alarms operate in accordance with manuf-acturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines 
All monitoring points are checked against system records 
If faults are detected, corrective action is taken in accordance with enterprise guidelines and manufacturer's specifications 
Results of routine tests are detailed on system records 
Records are stored in accordance with enterprise guidelines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTTC104D - Maintain an electronic system
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICTTC104D - Maintain an electronic system

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