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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to terminate or repair aircraft optical fibre cable
   • The system is isolated and it is confirmed that the optical source is not transmitting
   • The requirement to terminate or replace an existing termination is confirmed from maintenance data
   • The extent of damage is identified
   • Equipment required for compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements is assembled and required personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained and worn during termination and/or repair activities
   • Required tools, optical connectors, materials and test equipment are assembled ready for use
2. Terminate aircraft optical fibre cable
   • Optical fibre cable is prepared for termination in accordance with the applicable maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
   • The specified optical connector is fitted in accordance with relevant maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
3. Repair aircraft optical fibre cable
   • The extent of damage to the optical fibre cable is determined and assessed for repair or for cable replacement
   • If damage is within specified limits the repair method is determined from the applicable maintenance data
   • The repair is performed in accordance with the applicable repair method while observing all applicable WHS requirements
4. Remove fibre hazards from work area
   • The work area is cleaned and all waste materials are packaged and disposed of in accordance with WHS requirements and enterprise procedures
5. Test terminated and/or repaired optical fibre cable
   • Terminated and/or repaired fibre optic cable is tested for loss and strength of light transmission in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s specifications
   • Optical fibre cable is connected to light transmitter and optical receiver

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Relevant specifications and maintenance data include:	ARINC Specification 801 Fibre Optic Connectors ARINC Specification 802 Fibre Optic Cables ARINC Specification 805 Fibre Optic Test Procedures ARINC Specification 806 Fibre Optic Installation and Maintenance Procedures CASA AC21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding, Section 2 Chapter 19
Procedures and requirements include:	Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

observing WHS procedures and selecting and correctly using PPE, including observance of laser safety procedures

fitting optical connectors

cleaning and polishing of optical connectors

repairing optical fibre cable by splicing

thorough clean-up of work area and correct packaging and disposal of waste

testing of terminated and repaired optical fibre cables

connecting optical fibre cable to the light transmitter and optical receiver.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

types of optical connector

materials and procedures for cleaning and polishing optical connectors

tools and materials used for fitting optical connectors

optical fibre cable construction and characteristics, including:

strain relief and bend radius

cable installation precautions

methods of splicing optical fibre cable

light transmission methods and applications

types of optical receiver

test equipment:

calibrated light source and light receiver

power meter

optical time domain reflectometers

cable inspection and testing

AS/NZS 2211:2006 Safety of laser products (Parts 1 and 2)

WHS procedures associated with optical fibre cable termination and repair, including laser safety procedures

PPE required for optical fibre termination and repair

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

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