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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Undertake on-site electronic routines
  2. Undertake remote electronic routines
  3. Update records

Required Skills

Required skills

Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context

Codes refer to the Skills and Knowledge Register in Volume of this Training Package that has detailed content guidelines for each code outlined

CA Cable Installation Practices for CAN

CI Communication

EN Enterprise Policy and Practice

EN Enterprise Information Systems

MA Basic Telecommunications Mathematics

OH Occupational Health and Safety

PS Plans and Specifications

RA Radio Frequency Theory and Hazards

RE Regulations for CAN

RE Working on Nonenterprise Land

SU Basic Supervision

TE Basic Telephony

TF Test Equipment

TF Test Analysis and Diagnosis

TO Use of Too ls

TO Antistatic Procedures

Required knowledge

The relevant required knowledge is articulated in the above guidelines contained in the Skills and Knowledge Register included in this Training Package

Evidence Required

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

Identification of maintenance required

Conduct and interpret tests including

Equipment and facilities checks

Test of backup equipment such as batteries

Filters

System backup and alarms

Repair of faultsproblems in system equipment and facilities either hardware or software

Completion of documentation including warranty details system log books pricing and billing forms

Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools andor equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices

Correct interpretation and application of regulations and standards related to the maintenance

Communication of maintenance details with customers and work associates

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work See Range Statement and support from a competent supervisor or mentor

OR

A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines

Guidance information for assessment

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 underpinning knowledge

Range Statement

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.

Cable

May include: copper, coaxial, optic fibre, aluminium, wave guides

Consultation regarding maintenance procedures

May include discussions regarding: time, location, duration, nature of works, access arrangements

Corrective action

May include: electronic or physical adjustment or repair, replacement of parts or equipment, organising warranty replacement from manufacturer

Equipment

May include: line conditioning, optic transceiver, multiplexer, concentrator, antenna, radio system, transmission equipment, switching equipment, satellite receiver

Records

May be stored on either enterprise or customer premises and at equipment site or central enterprise location

System records

May be stored: on site, on paper / cards, electronically, at central recording point

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Australian Standards

Australian Building Codes and regulations

Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Protection

Heritage legislation