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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Systems | Can include telephony networks, data networks, computer systems including Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) |
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Adjustments required | May include programming change, different calibration setting, movement of hardware / connections |
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Checks / tests made | May include visual check, functional test, aural test |
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Consultation regarding maintenance procedures | May include discussions regarding: time, location, duration, nature of works, access arrangements |
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Customer | May not need to be notified of repair if fault report did not originate from customer |
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Equipment on which fault may occur | Includes: line conditioning, optic transceiver, multiplexer, concentrator, antenna, radio system, transmission equipment, switching equipment, satellite receiver |
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Faults | May be identified during initial installation or when a system is operationalMay be reported by: customers, system managers, information technology managers / operators, building owners, enterprise technicians, alarm information systems |
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Industry standards | May include: enterprise codes of practice, ACMA and Spectrum Management Authority standards, Manufacturer's specifications |
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Manufacturer's specifications | May be found in: printed instruction leaflets, pre printed on materials or product packaging |
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Methods for fault finding | Include: equipment testing, visual inspections, component replacement |
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Permits | May be required and may relate to the following: heritage, environment, restricted area, quarantined areas |
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Reason for repair | May include: broken casing, intermittent electronic failure, operation out of specifications |
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Records | May be stored on either enterprise or customer premises and at equipment site or central enterprise location |
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Suitability of test equipment | May include: Equipment calibration certification is current to reduce possibility of unreliable test data and ensure traceability |
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Tools | May include: hand tools, manufacturer's tool, personal computer |
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Variables that impact on equipment or system faults | May include: recent additions to system, building works, power supply, software problems, time of fault, atmospheric/environmental conditions |
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Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include: | Australian StandardsAustralian Building Codes and RegulationsOccupational Health and SafetyEnvironmental protectionHeritage legislation |
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