Required skills

analytical skills to

analyse specific customer requirements

evaluate different types of technical data

identify details relating to the project from the approved network plan

communication skills to discuss project brief with enterprise design and installation personnel vendors customers and contractors

literacy skills to

interpret technical documentation

write reports project briefs in required formats

numeracy skills to

interpret results and evaluate different types of technical data

analyse site survey data

planning skills to

consider current new technology facilities and features when developing options

plan prioritise and monitor own work and that of others

problem solving skills to address specific customer requirements

research skills to

analyse impacts on planning processes

obtain and study information relating to new technology or technology features

obtain geographical site information

study relevant legislation and associated operational codes

technical skills to identify barriers to plan realisation and interpret test results

Required knowledge

configuration of DWDM shelf

DWDM principles of operation

electrostatic discharge

features and operating requirements of test equipment

handheld optical power meter

optical spectrum analyser

OTDR

transmission test set

functions of optical add drop multiplexer

internet protocol IP addressing subnet mask dynamic host configuration protocol DHCP and default gateway

International Telecommunications Union ITU wavelength grid for DWDM

optical fibre connector types and characteristics

optical fibre types and characteristics

path protection and protection switching

physical optical loopbacks and software loopbacks

protocols used on optical DWDM systems

ring topologies and linear network topologies

specific OHS requirements that impact on the safe inspection of optical connectors and the safe measurement of optical power from laser transmission systems

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

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

plan DWDM installation activities

develop installation specifications

prepare DWDM shelf configuration and specifications

plan preliminary optical tests

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which testing installation and configuring of a DWDM system may be conducted

use of test equipment currently used in industry

manufacturers technical documentation

relevant regulations and specifications

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate undertaking DWDM planning tasks

review of data gathered reports and project plans prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning and configuring of DWDM systems

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTOPNA Test and commission a dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system

ICTOPN5121A Test and commission a dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission system.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

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 required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Scope the work may include:

Appropriate personnel may be:

Safety hazards may refer to:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Other services may include:

Tools, safety equipment may include:

Plant and machinery may include:

Fibre installation specifications may include:

Power cable and grounding specifications may include:

Associated hardware may include:

Configuration document may include:

Optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) test may include:

Optical loss test set (OLTS) measurement may include fibre insertion loss from: