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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Set up and prepare for installation
  2. Install splitter module in FDH
  3. Prepare and connect splitter input fibres to feeder cable
  4. Connect output fibres and test splitter
  5. Clean up work site

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

comply with all work health and safety (WHS) regulations, standards and work practices

safely use optical power test equipment

accurately measure optical signals at two wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) wavelengths

correctly install splitter in the enclosure

connect input and out optical fibres to the splitter

test optical splitter

complete connection recording.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify the location and summarise the contents of relevant organisational policies and procedures

discuss WHS risks and control measures when working with optical fibre and equipment

explain propagation of light in optical communication systems

outline the role of transmitters and receivers in optical communication systems

identify and describe the critical aspects of cleaning of connectors

summarise specific WHS requirements relating to the handling of optical fibre and the use of laser light sources

explain WDM applications.