Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to renovate, repair and test recovered customer equipment for reinstallation.
It applies to individuals who are technically adept and may work on all types of customer premises’ equipment (CPE), including telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting and computer networks, including local area networks (LAN) and multimedia in domestic, commercial or industrial installations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Process recovered equipment | 1.1 Conduct a visual inspection of external condition of the customer equipment, and assess for refurbishment 1.2 Conduct functional tests on equipment to determine suitability for repair 1.3 Liaise with customers to ensure equipment condition and repairs are understood and accepted 1.4 Salvage, label and store functional equipment for use as spare parts 1.5 Label and scrap non-functional equipment and parts according to company procedures |
2. Renovate and repair equipment | 2.1 Clean and renovate equipment housing to acceptable standard for reuse 2.2 Conduct full functional and operational tests on equipment circuit boards for suitability for reuse 2.3 Repair and rectify faulty equipment circuit boards for reuse 2.4 Reassemble equipment circuit boards into renovated housings, and relabel accordingly 2.5 Reload new compatible software according to manufacturer’s specifications 2.6 Conduct a final acceptance test on refurbished equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications, and record test results |
3. Package refurbished product and complete documentation | 3.1 Prepare and place new labels on equipment and parts before using protective wrapping 3.2 Seal and label packaging with documentation according to specification 3.3 Store and assemble completed packages for distribution according to company requirements |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of ability to:
discuss the repair and refurbishment options with customer
process recovered equipment
renovate and repair equipment
package refurbished product.
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:
describe features and operating requirements of test equipment
outline legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact the work activity
summarise manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment
identify and describe operation of test equipment and the results they provide
provide a summary of customer premises’ equipment
outline specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
describe test methods and performance requirements
outline typical issues and challenges that occur on site.
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 should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:
systems and equipment to refurbish
test equipment and tools for refurbishment currently used in industry
manufacturer’s specifications.
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 | 1.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.2, | Recognises and interprets technical documentation including equipment manuals and specifications |
Writing | 1.3, 1.4, 2.4, 2.6, 3.2, | Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation |
Oral Communication | 1.3 | Effectively participates in verbal exchanges using collaborative and inclusive techniques including active listening and questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.3 | Determines job priorities, resources and equipment, and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making slight adjustments if necessary Takes responsibility for routine decision-making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account Initiates standard procedures when responding to familiar equipment problems within immediate context Understands purpose and some specific functions of some common digital tools used in work contexts |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Telecommunications Networks Engineering