Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for installation of telecommunications network equipment
- Prepare for given work according to relevant work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
- Notify customer to arrange site access if necessary
- Assess existing and potential site hazards
- Verify location of proposed network equipment installation according to appropriate plans obtained from authorised personnel
- Develop installation plans to ensure minimal workplace disruption and according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- Obtain tools and test equipment required for safe work practice
- Notify affected parties of possible network outage, if required
- Install network hardware and cabling
- Install network equipment according to the plan and manufacturer’s instructions, using safe industry practices
- Insert equipment cards and modules
- Install all interconnecting cables to specification
- Confirm service interruption is within limits agreed with customer
- Document all installation drawings for customer
- Install equipment accessories
- Install alarms according to instruction manuals and specifications
- Install operations administration and maintenance system according to specification
- Install communication facilities for operational staff according to specification, taking into account any special needs of the site and operational staff
- Install operator communication facilities according to needs and specifications
- Configure and test system
- Clean up worksite and complete documentation
- Remove and dispose of installation waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements
- Restore changes made to work area during installation, to customer’s satisfaction
- Complete all installation documents and present to customer
- Declare asset ready for commissioning and integration
- Notify customer and obtain sign-off