Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTTEN302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install telecommunications network equipment

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTTEN302 - Install telecommunications network equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively install and test telecommunications network equipment. It includes processes for checking plans, obtaining equipment, and handling equipment and supplies.It applies to field officers, technicians or technical supervisors employed by carriers, contractors or other service providers, who install new, or replace old, switching, transmission and radio networks and various transmission paths – including cable, optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite telecommunications equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:

sites where installation of telecommunications network equipment may be conducted

network testing equipment currently used in industry

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

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Configure and test system
  • Install software and configuration instructions according to system specifications, if required
  • Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements
  • Recommend any possible changes and confirm with customer
  • Record all test results
       
Element: 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan for installation of telecommunications network equipment

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access if necessary

1.3 Assess existing and potential site hazards

1.4 Verify location of proposed network equipment installation according to appropriate plans obtained from authorised personnel

1.5 Develop installation plans to ensure minimal workplace disruption and according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.6 Obtain tools and test equipment required for safe work practice

1.7 Notify affected parties of possible network outage, if required

2. Install network hardware and cabling

2.1 Install network equipment according to the plan and manufacturer’s instructions, using safe industry practices

2.2 Insert equipment cards and modules

2.3 Install all interconnecting cables to specification

2.4 Confirm service interruption is within limits agreed with customer

2.5 Document all installation drawings for customer

3. Install equipment accessories

3.1 Install alarms according to instruction manuals and specifications

3.2 Install operations administration and maintenance system according to specification

3.3 Install communication facilities for operational staff according to specification, taking into account any special needs of the site and operational staff

3.4 Install operator communication facilities according to needs and specifications

4. Configure and test system

4.1 Install software and configuration instructions according to system specifications, if required

4.2 Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements

4.3 Recommend any possible changes and confirm with customer

4.4 Record all test results

5. Clean up worksite and complete documentation

5.1 Remove and dispose of installation waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements

5.2 Restore changes made to work area during installation, to customer’s satisfaction

5.3 Complete all installation documents and present to customer

5.4 Declare asset ready for commissioning and integration

5.5 Notify customer and obtain sign-off

Evidence of ability to:

plan and install network hardware and cabling according to equipment or system manuals and customer specifications

configure and test installation

verify cable continuity

comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices

notify customer of work progress and obtain sign off.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

select appropriate cabling types, connectors and cabling structures

identify connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

recognise electrical and/or optical properties of installation

describe network and transmission equipment principles

outline power requirements and electrical safety

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

describe various test equipment types suitable for tests to be made

identify handling and environmental compliances for waste disposal.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan for installation of telecommunications network equipment

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access if necessary

1.3 Assess existing and potential site hazards

1.4 Verify location of proposed network equipment installation according to appropriate plans obtained from authorised personnel

1.5 Develop installation plans to ensure minimal workplace disruption and according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.6 Obtain tools and test equipment required for safe work practice

1.7 Notify affected parties of possible network outage, if required

2. Install network hardware and cabling

2.1 Install network equipment according to the plan and manufacturer’s instructions, using safe industry practices

2.2 Insert equipment cards and modules

2.3 Install all interconnecting cables to specification

2.4 Confirm service interruption is within limits agreed with customer

2.5 Document all installation drawings for customer

3. Install equipment accessories

3.1 Install alarms according to instruction manuals and specifications

3.2 Install operations administration and maintenance system according to specification

3.3 Install communication facilities for operational staff according to specification, taking into account any special needs of the site and operational staff

3.4 Install operator communication facilities according to needs and specifications

4. Configure and test system

4.1 Install software and configuration instructions according to system specifications, if required

4.2 Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements

4.3 Recommend any possible changes and confirm with customer

4.4 Record all test results

5. Clean up worksite and complete documentation

5.1 Remove and dispose of installation waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements

5.2 Restore changes made to work area during installation, to customer’s satisfaction

5.3 Complete all installation documents and present to customer

5.4 Declare asset ready for commissioning and integration

5.5 Notify customer and obtain sign-off

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 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 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 
Install software and configuration instructions according to system specifications, if required 
Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements 
Recommend any possible changes and confirm with customer 
Record all test results 
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 

Forms

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