Assessor Resource

ICTTEN504
Acceptance test new systems and equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure new system readiness by inspecting and testing equipment to confirm compliance and performance.

It applies to individuals working as field officers, technicians or technical supervisors for carriers, contractors or other service providers.

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 conduct acceptance testing

1.1 Obtain installation and commissioning documents and planning specifications from appropriate personnel to ensure the installed system is as planned and specified

1.2 Visually inspect new installation and verify compliance of the system against relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.3 Select and obtain required test equipment for suitability of acceptance testing

1.4 Prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria in consultation with appropriate personnel

2. Conduct acceptance testing

2.1 Undertake and analyse performance tests safely to ensure measurements meet with predetermined specifications and approved operating margins

2.2 Verify performance levels to within tolerance specifications

2.3 Test protection mechanisms to ensure performance criteria meets the specified standard

2.4 Test alarms for satisfactory operation

2.5 Refer identified problems to appropriate personnel for remedial action

2.6 Record all acceptance test procedures and results

3. Complete administrative tasks

3.1 Complete acceptance documentation including recommendations

3.2 Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off

Evidence of ability to:

inspect new installation and verify compliance against installation plans

prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria

undertake relevant acceptance tests and analysis

comply with specified performance criteria, related 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:

outline cabling, terminations and supporting structures that may be encountered in the system under inspection

explain common performance levels and standards

explain electrical and or optical properties to be measured

consider WHS issues that impact testing systems and equipment

evaluate typical network topologies, switching, routing and transmission techniques

evaluate transmission type and signals that may be encountered

explore various types of test equipment suitable for testing to be performed.

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 where acceptance tests may be conducted

testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation.

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 conduct acceptance testing

1.1 Obtain installation and commissioning documents and planning specifications from appropriate personnel to ensure the installed system is as planned and specified

1.2 Visually inspect new installation and verify compliance of the system against relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.3 Select and obtain required test equipment for suitability of acceptance testing

1.4 Prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria in consultation with appropriate personnel

2. Conduct acceptance testing

2.1 Undertake and analyse performance tests safely to ensure measurements meet with predetermined specifications and approved operating margins

2.2 Verify performance levels to within tolerance specifications

2.3 Test protection mechanisms to ensure performance criteria meets the specified standard

2.4 Test alarms for satisfactory operation

2.5 Refer identified problems to appropriate personnel for remedial action

2.6 Record all acceptance test procedures and results

3. Complete administrative tasks

3.1 Complete acceptance documentation including recommendations

3.2 Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off

Evidence of ability to:

inspect new installation and verify compliance against installation plans

prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria

undertake relevant acceptance tests and analysis

comply with specified performance criteria, related 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:

outline cabling, terminations and supporting structures that may be encountered in the system under inspection

explain common performance levels and standards

explain electrical and or optical properties to be measured

consider WHS issues that impact testing systems and equipment

evaluate typical network topologies, switching, routing and transmission techniques

evaluate transmission type and signals that may be encountered

explore various types of test equipment suitable for testing to be performed.

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 where acceptance tests may be conducted

testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation.

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
Obtain installation and commissioning documents and planning specifications from appropriate personnel to ensure the installed system is as planned and specified 
Visually inspect new installation and verify compliance of the system against relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Select and obtain required test equipment for suitability of acceptance testing 
Prepare acceptance schedule and test criteria in consultation with appropriate personnel 
Undertake and analyse performance tests safely to ensure measurements meet with predetermined specifications and approved operating margins 
Verify performance levels to within tolerance specifications 
Test protection mechanisms to ensure performance criteria meets the specified standard 
Test alarms for satisfactory operation 
Refer identified problems to appropriate personnel for remedial action 
Record all acceptance test procedures and results 
Complete acceptance documentation including recommendations 
Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off 

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