Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install supporting infrastructure for telecommunications equipment and associated hardware equipment.
It applies to field officers, installation technicians or technical supervisors from carriers, contractors or other service providers who install switching, transmission and radio networks and the various transmission paths – including cable, optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for installation infrastructure work | 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access and obtain installation plan and specifications 1.3 Conduct site survey to verify infrastructure installation requirements can be met 1.4 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe 1.5 Notify customer of alterations required to installation design and make recommendations for possible solutions 1.6 Obtain approval for alterations and update installation plan 1.7 Develop installation activity schedule to minimise workplace disruption and according to relevant regulations and standards 1.8 Obtain material supplies, safety equipment, resources, tools and test equipment so it is available when required for installation for safe work practice |
2. Build network equipment infrastructure | 2.1 Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 2.2 Build metal superstructure to house equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and to safety and electrical standards 2.3 Build ducts and tray ways for signal and data cabling and optical cables according to plan and specification after consultation with operational staff 2.4 Build busbars or power cabling infrastructure as specified on the plan 2.5 Install cable distribution frames according to plan and manufacturer’s specifications 2.6 Install earthing to all metal infrastructures according to specifications |
3. Install power infrastructure | 3.1 Install batteries and rectifiers and connect according to manufacturer’s and WHS requirements 3.2 Test and monitor battery discharge levels and obtain replacement batteries under warranty where required |
4. Supervise DC power distribution | 4.1 Coordinate and arrange for power distribution work to be performed by qualified personnel to meet electrical safety requirements and certifications 4.2 Monitor electrical work to ensure compliance with installation plan 4.3 Identify and rectify faults where possible or escalate according to enterprise policy |
5. Restore site and complete documentation | 5.1 Attach infrastructure labels and designations according to enterprise requirements 5.2 Complete inspection sheets and declare asset ready for next stage of installation using appropriate sign-off documentation 5.3 Clean up and prepare site in readiness for next installation phase 5.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of ability to:
identify potential earthing locations, cable routes, cables trays, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures and distributors
build metal superstructure
install protective earth and functional earth installations
install power infrastructure
supervise DC power distribution
discuss and inform the customer on the progress of works and obtain sign off when completed.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify and describe cabling types, connectors and cabling structures
recognise common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment
demonstrate connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment
recognise and describe current legislation relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services
describe environmental impact of cabling works, including options for green ICT installations
describe network topologies, interface and interconnect solutions
recognise and describe work health and safety (WHS) requirements for:
working in confined spaces
electrical safety
working at heights
lifting
materials handling
other physical hazards
outline network and transmission equipment and their application
describe power requirements and electrical safety as they apply to the network environment
recognise warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees.
Assessment Conditions
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:
a site where installation of supporting infrastructure may be conducted
plant, tools and equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact work activities.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.3, 2.1-2.6, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 | Interprets and applies textual information from plans, specifications, legislation and regulatory documents to building and construction |
Writing | 1.3, 1.5-1.7, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4 | Documents outcomes and changes to plans using industry relevant terminology and recognised plan symbols Prepares documentation for outcomes of tests and inspections for reporting to clients and others |
Oral Communication | 1.2, 1.4-1.6, 2.3, 5.4 | Uses active listening skills and oral exchange when discussing and clarifying installation parameters and providing feedback to clients Actively engages with others to communicate work requirements and activities |
Numeracy | 2.2-2.6, 3.2 | Takes measurements and uses them for work layout and construction Makes calculations appropriate to measuring and estimating materials for construction |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1 | Accepts responsibility and ownership for the task and makes decisions on completion parameters and the need of coordination with others Takes personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements |
Interact with others | 1.2, 1.4-1.6, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1 | Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating to clients and co- workers in a range of work contexts Complies with work instructions and contributes to work group discussions using accepted conventions |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.2-2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.2, 5.3 | Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and workload for efficiency and effective outcomes Makes routine decisions and implements standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes for more complex and non-routine situations |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering