Required skills

analytical skills to

interpret test equipment settings and readings

interpret design specifications including

circuit diagrams

plans

specifications

communication skills to liaise with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

literacy skills to interpret technical specifications and related documentation

numeracy skills to make calculations and necessary calibration changes

planning and organisation skills to make site access and equipment delivery arrangements

problem solving to account for unexpected faults or equipment incompatibilities

technical skills to

apply antistatic techniques for material and equipment handling

correctly handle connect and calibrate test equipment

install cables including

appropriate cable separation

minimum bending radii

provision of spare length

terminate cables including

stripping

conductor identification and fanning

cleaning of optical fibres connectors

provision of spare length

use hand tools for mounting and securing equipment

Required knowledge

cabling types connectors and cabling structures

connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

electrical and or optical properties to be measured

overview knowledge of network and transmission equipment

power requirements and electrical safety

typical performance parameters and faults that may be encountered in customer equipment and related connection and transmission media

various test equipment types suitable for tests to be made

waste handling and environmental compliances in its disposal

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 and install network hardware and cabling according to equipmentsystem manuals and specifications

configure and test installation

verify cable continuity

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where installation of telecommunications network equipment may be conducted

use of network testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on telecommunications network equipment installation activities

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 installing telecommunications network equipment

review of reports completed by the candidate for different scenarios and situations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning types of systems

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTSUSA Install and test power saving hardware

ICTSUS4184A Install and test power saving hardware

ICTTENA Install configuration programs on PC based customer equipment

ICTTEN4051A Install configuration programs on PC based customer equipment

ICTTENA Install configure and test an internet protocol IP network

ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol (IP) network

ICTTENA Install configure and test a router

ICTTEN4199A Install, configure and test a router.

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 OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Hazards may include:

Network equipment may include:

Authorised personnel may include:

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Tools may include:

Test equipment may include:

Interconnecting cables may include:

Test may include: