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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for design of infrastructure work
  2. Design network equipment infrastructure
  3. Design power infrastructure
  4. Design and monitor DC power distribution work
  5. Complete documentation and restore site

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective technical solutions

communication skills to

liaise with carriers to ensure requirements are known

negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors

literacy skills to

document technical requirements and procedures

interpret technical specifications and related documentation

numeracy skills to calculate budget requirements and limitations

planning and organising skills to

make site access and equipment delivery arrangements

set out project requirements and priorities

problemsolving skills to account for unexpected variations to requirements

technical skills to

perform cabling and terminating designs

use design tools to

affix supports cable trays and racks to surfaces

assemble infrastructure

work with construction materials

Required knowledge

cabling types connectors and cabling structures

common carrier telecommunications applications and related equipment

connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

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

environmental impacts including options for green ICT installations

interface and interconnect solutions

network power requirements and electrical safety

network topologies

overview knowledge of network and transmission equipment

warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees

WHS requirements for

confined spaces

electrical safety

heights

lifting

materials handling

physical hazards

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

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

conduct a site survey to identify infrastructure features including

potential earthing locations

cable routes

locations for cables trays data cabinets telecommunication enclosures and distributors

design infrastructure for access network

design protective earth and functional earth installations

design power infrastructure

design and monitor DC power distribution work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site where installation of supporting infrastructure may be conducted

use of plant tools and equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work 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 designing metal superstructure to house equipment

direct observation of the candidate designing protective earth and functional earth installations

review of design drawings prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of design issues types of systems and applications

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTNPLA Apply compliance requirements to telecommunications work

ICTNPL4247A Apply compliance requirements to telecommunications work

ICTTENA Design network projects

ICTTEN4241A Design network projects

ICTTENA Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements

ICTTEN4242A Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements

ICTTENA Prepare design drawings and specifications for telecommunications installations

ICTTEN4243A Prepare design drawings and specifications for telecommunications installations

ICTTENA Estimate and quote for carrier telecommunications equipment installations

ICTTEN4244A Estimate and quote for carrier telecommunications equipment installations

ICTTENA Design dense wavelength division multiplexing installations

ICTTEN4246A Design dense wavelength division multiplexing installations.

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


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.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

appropriate licences:

crane

forklift

winch

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1

AS/ACIF S008:2006

AS/ACIF S009:2006

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

cabling security codes and regulations

Environment Protection Acts

WHS Acts and relevant codes and standards.

Customer may be:

architect

asset manager

builder

nominated representative

project manager

service provider.

Site survey may include:

access

cable tunnels

equipment bays

floor layout

floor loadings

lighting

preparation area

roof structures

ventilation requirements

wall structures.

Infrastructure may include:

air conditioning requirements

alarm panels

cable entries

distribution frames

duct and cable trays

electrical supply

equipment racks

power supplies

radio structure.

Hazards may include:

building debris

earth potential rise (EPR)

glass fibre

live power lines

manual handling

mud and water

natural gas and other gas build-up

needle stick injury

optical fibre cable, which may contain hazardous light

radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation

remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)

vermin.

Material supplies may include:

back shelf cards

cable racks

cable trays, nuts and bolts

distribution frames or blocks

earth terminal and rod

frames and cabinets

insulation blocks

iron support structures

jumper wire

lacing, twine and cable ties

patch panels

termination blocks.

Safety equipment may include:

electrical isolators

elevated work platforms (EWP)

harnesses

manual lifters

personal protective equipment:

acid proof clothing

earmuffs

face masks

gloves

head protection

kneepads

safety boots

safety glasses

safety barriers.

Resources may include:

finance

labour

materials

tools and test equipment

vehicles.

Tools and test equipment may relate to:

test equipment:

anti-static testers

cable testers

displacement tools

humidity and temperature testers

insulation testers

load testers

multimeters

optical fibre power meters

oscilloscopes

tong meters

volt meters

tools:

anti-static wrist strap

PC board or sub-rack removal tool

pliers

power drills

screwdrivers

sockets

soldering irons

spanners.

WHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before work begins

environmental considerations:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management

identifying other services, including power and gas

safety equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

safe work practices, such as the safe use and handling of:

asbestos

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms

special access requirements

suitable light and ventilation.

Power distribution work may include:

240V rectifier panels

back-up motor generator set

certifying electrical installation

installation of power distribution panel and cables

termination and connection of power cables to equipment

testing of electrical cabling.

Qualified personnel may include:

confined spaces worker

electrical contractor

internal electrician

lines worker

power company staff

track worker.

Labels and designations may include:

cabinets

cables

distribution panels

racks

vendor labels.