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. Obtain access to worksite safely and with authority from site owner | 1.1 Obtain and review DWDM installation brief 1.2 Determine site access requirements 1.3 Notify parties if necessary to arrange site access and discuss DWDM installation requirements 1.4 Assess site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures |
2. Prepare to install design DWDM units | 2.1 Survey location for DWDM installation and scope installation parameters 2.2 Identify suitable location for DWDM equipment racks 2.3 Determine number and location of shelves and cards in racks 2.4 Determine capacity of optical distribution frames (ODFs), patching and network management system (NMS) connections for the installation 2.5 Determine power feed options |
3. Design DWDM units and associated cabling | 3.1 Design DWDM racks, including locations and layout 3.2 Examine standards, practices and requirements for designing DWDM systems 3.3 Design DWDM shelf and card positions from customer and manufacturer documents 3.4 Design supporting patch panel and jumpering schemes 3.5 Include appropriate ancillary equipment and connections in design specifications 3.6 Prepare detailed design drawings for racks, shelves and cards from manufacturer and carrier documents 3.7 Prepare detailed design drawings for patching, jumpering and power feeds from manufacturer and carrier documents |
4. Review design for compliance with standards and legislation | 4.1 Confirm DWDM installation design meets the brief 4.2 Review installation design to ensure compliance with requirements of federal, state and local regulations, relevant legislation, codes and standards |
Evidence of ability to:
design a dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) system and associated cabling according to plans and specifications
design DWDM power and ground connections
complete and confirm installation design report.
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:
recognise principles of operation of a DWDM
recognise electrostatic discharge and apply work practices to minimise damage to equipment
recognise and describe the function and types of optical fibre connectors and characteristics of optical fibre
describe specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements that impact the safe inspection of optical connectors
recognise and apply principles of safe measurement of optical power for laser transmission systems
describe tools and ancillary equipment commonly used for DWDM systems
recognise and describe common power wiring faults.
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:
special purpose tools, equipment and materials
a suitable site for DWDM equipment installation
tools and equipment required for installation
a range of optical fibres to suit the installation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.