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ICTTEN306
Commission an electronic unit

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to commission an electronic unit within a telecommunications environment with applications. Applications include voice over internet protocol (VoIP), radio frequency identification (RFID), security networks, telephony, data, video and multimedia.

The commissioning may be for a new installation or upgrade of capacity or technology for an existing network or subsystem for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).

It applies to individuals working as field officers and technicians from telecommunications carriers, other service providers and contractors.

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 commission electronic unit

1.1 Prepare for work following work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.2 Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards

1.3 Notify customer or network operations personnel to gain site access and network specifications

1.4 Determine the type and complexity of electronic unit from specifications

1.5 Verify installed electronic unit and associated cabling conform to specifications

1.6 Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties

1.7 Determine commissioning parameters according to specification, and establish planned outage if required

1.8 Obtain test equipment and check suitability and calibration status

1.9 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with customer

1.10 Inform affected customers of impending action and likely timing and impact of the work

2. Organise planned outages

2.1 Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions

2.2 Refer to contingency plans and arrange for emergency communications if required

2.3 Notify alarm management centre of planned action

2.4 Obtain authority to proceed from relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage

3. Perform commissioning procedures

3.1 Program equipment or install software according to manufacturer's specifications

3.2 Set electronic unit parameters according to manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements

3.3 Set up test equipment and conduct tests according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice

3.4 Connect and test network access facilities for correct performance

3.5 Conduct cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate personnel

3.6 Check remote alarm and monitoring features are functional, if applicable

4. Finalise commissioning documentation

4.1 Update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines

4.2 Notify appropriate personnel of commissioning results and work completion

4.3 Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines

Evidence of ability to:

commission an electronic unit according to specifications

communicate effectively with stakeholders

negotiate arrangements for commissioning

deal with faults and problems and provide solutions.

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 electrical and/or optical properties to be measured

identify common networking equipment

outline legislation and licensing requirements surrounding installation of telecommunications equipment

summarise network operation procedures

explain power requirements and electrical safety

describe test equipment types

outline transmission type and signals that may be encountered.

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

sites on which installation and commissioning procedures can be conducted

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact commissioning

testing equipment currently used in industry.

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 commission electronic unit

1.1 Prepare for work following work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.2 Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards

1.3 Notify customer or network operations personnel to gain site access and network specifications

1.4 Determine the type and complexity of electronic unit from specifications

1.5 Verify installed electronic unit and associated cabling conform to specifications

1.6 Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties

1.7 Determine commissioning parameters according to specification, and establish planned outage if required

1.8 Obtain test equipment and check suitability and calibration status

1.9 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with customer

1.10 Inform affected customers of impending action and likely timing and impact of the work

2. Organise planned outages

2.1 Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions

2.2 Refer to contingency plans and arrange for emergency communications if required

2.3 Notify alarm management centre of planned action

2.4 Obtain authority to proceed from relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage

3. Perform commissioning procedures

3.1 Program equipment or install software according to manufacturer's specifications

3.2 Set electronic unit parameters according to manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements

3.3 Set up test equipment and conduct tests according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice

3.4 Connect and test network access facilities for correct performance

3.5 Conduct cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate personnel

3.6 Check remote alarm and monitoring features are functional, if applicable

4. Finalise commissioning documentation

4.1 Update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines

4.2 Notify appropriate personnel of commissioning results and work completion

4.3 Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines

Evidence of ability to:

commission an electronic unit according to specifications

communicate effectively with stakeholders

negotiate arrangements for commissioning

deal with faults and problems and provide solutions.

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 electrical and/or optical properties to be measured

identify common networking equipment

outline legislation and licensing requirements surrounding installation of telecommunications equipment

summarise network operation procedures

explain power requirements and electrical safety

describe test equipment types

outline transmission type and signals that may be encountered.

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

sites on which installation and commissioning procedures can be conducted

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact commissioning

testing equipment currently used in industry.

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
Prepare for work following work health and safety (WHS) requirements 
Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards 
Notify customer or network operations personnel to gain site access and network specifications 
Determine the type and complexity of electronic unit from specifications 
Verify installed electronic unit and associated cabling conform to specifications 
Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties 
Determine commissioning parameters according to specification, and establish planned outage if required 
Obtain test equipment and check suitability and calibration status 
1.9 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with customer 
Inform affected customers of impending action and likely timing and impact of the work 
Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions 
Refer to contingency plans and arrange for emergency communications if required 
Notify alarm management centre of planned action 
Obtain authority to proceed from relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage 
3.1 Program equipment or install software according to manufacturer's specifications 
Set electronic unit parameters according to manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements 
Set up test equipment and conduct tests according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice 
Connect and test network access facilities for correct performance 
Conduct cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate personnel 
Check remote alarm and monitoring features are functional, if applicable 
Update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines 
Notify appropriate personnel of commissioning results and work completion 
Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines 

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