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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for installation infrastructure work
   • Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
   • Notify customer to arrange site access and obtain installation plan and specifications
   • Conduct site survey to verify infrastructure installation requirements can be met
   • Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe
   • Notify customer of alterations required to installation design and make recommendations for possible solutions
   • Obtain approval for alterations and update installation plan
   • Develop installation activity schedule to minimise workplace disruption and according to relevant regulations and standards
   • Obtain material supplies, safety equipment, resources, tools and test equipment so it is available when required for installation for safe work practice
2. Build network equipment infrastructure
   • Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
   • Build metal superstructure to house equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and to safety and electrical standards
   • Build ducts and tray ways for signal and data cabling and optical cables according to plan and specification after consultation with operational staff
   • Build busbars or power cabling infrastructure as specified on the plan
   • Install cable distribution frames according to plan and manufacturer’s specifications
   • Install earthing to all metal infrastructures according to specifications
3. Install power infrastructure
   • Install batteries and rectifiers and connect according to manufacturer’s and WHS requirements
   • Test and monitor battery discharge levels and obtain replacement batteries under warranty where required
4. Supervise DC power distribution
   • Coordinate and arrange for power distribution work to be performed by qualified personnel to meet electrical safety requirements and certifications
   • Monitor electrical work to ensure compliance with installation plan
   • Identify and rectify faults where possible or escalate according to enterprise policy
5. Restore site and complete documentation
   • Attach infrastructure labels and designations according to enterprise requirements
   • Complete inspection sheets and declare asset ready for next stage of installation using appropriate sign-off documentation
   • Clean up and prepare site in readiness for next installation phase
   • Notify customer and obtain sign-off

Performance Evidence

Evidence of ability to:

identify potential earthing locations, cable routes, cables trays, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures and distributors

build metal superstructure

install protective earth and functional earth installations

install power infrastructure

supervise DC power distribution

discuss and inform the customer on the progress of works and obtain sign off when completed.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

identify and describe cabling types, connectors and cabling structures

recognise common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment

demonstrate connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

recognise and describe current legislation relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services

describe environmental impact of cabling works, including options for green ICT installations

describe network topologies, interface and interconnect solutions

recognise and describe work health and safety (WHS) requirements for:

working in confined spaces

electrical safety

working at heights

lifting

materials handling

other physical hazards

outline network and transmission equipment and their application

describe power requirements and electrical safety as they apply to the network environment

recognise warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees.

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