Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to set up and configure basic data communications systems.
- OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- The extent of set-up and configuration work is determined from job specifications and in consultation with appropriate person(s).
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
- Hardware and software needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and that it complies with requirements.
- Set up, configure and maintain basic data communications equipment.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Layout of data communications hardware, cabling and outlets is determined from job specifications or in consultation with appropriate person(s).
- Hardware is installed in accordance with the data communications system requirements. (Note 1)
- Data communications software is in installed and configured in accordance with network requirements. (Note 2)
- Data communications operations are tested and anomalies identified and corrected.
- Reported data communications failures and faults are responded to and appropriate tools and methods are used.
- Identified causes of reported problems are rectified and the data communications link is tested in accordance with established procedures.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Set-up configuration and maintenance are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Complete work and document activities.
- OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Data communications configuration and maintenance records are maintained in accordance with established procedures.
- Service report is completed and forward to appropriate person(s) in accordance with established procedures.
- Notes.1. Examples of hardware include cables and connectors, dial up modems, and cable modems.2. Examples of configuration include data communications protocols, user options and permissions, security, driver software.