ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for commissioning procedures

1.1 Prepare for work following work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.2 Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards

1.3 Contact network operations personnel for site access and network specifications

1.4 Determine the type and complexity of the network equipment from specifications

1.5 Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties

1.6 Determine commissioning parameters according to specification, and establish planned outage if required

1.7 Obtain test equipment and check for suitability and accuracy

1.8 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer’s instructions and company guidelines for discussion with the customer

1.9 Inform affected customers of impending action and likely timing and impact by the work

2. Organise planned outages if necessary

2.1 Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise any disruptions

2.2 Develop contingency plans if required and arrange for emergency communications

2.3 Notify alarm management centre of action planned

2.4 Obtain authority to proceed from relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage

3. Complete installation procedures of network equipment

3.1 Install applications programmes and management data according to specification to complete installation procedures

3.2 Complete all hardware connections according to commissioning instructions

3.3 Undertake all specified performance tests to ensure operation meets all prescribed parameters and specifications as detailed in the original design brief

3.4 Undertake tests to verify compatibility between the hardware and software

3.5 Correct performance defects or bring to the attention of designers for corrective action

4. Complete commissioning procedures with network management

4.1 Test alarms in conjunction with network management and operational groups to maintain network integrity

4.2 Simulate traffic tests through the new installation to emulate a live network

4.3 Test installed specific equipment features and operations administration maintenance system according to instructions

4.4 Diagnose, repair or escalate faults detected to the appropriate area when fault cannot be clearly diagnosed or repaired

4.5 Initiate vendor-related tests where required

5. Finalise commissioning tasks

5.1 Complete administrative tasks as required by enterprise

5.2 Undertake operational staff training where required

5.3 Restore site to customer’s satisfaction

5.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off

Skill

Performance

Criteria

Description

Learning

5.2

Accepts new learning challenges, undertaking further training when required to contribute to ongoing organisational improvement

Reading

1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 3.1-3.3, 4.3

Identifies, analyses and evaluates information to determine regulatory and technical requirements to assist with project planning

Writing

1.3, 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 2.1-2.4, 5.1

Prepares written reports and workplace documentation that communicates complex information clearly and effectively

Oral Communication

1.3, 1.5, 1.9, 2.1-2.4

Liaises with appropriate technical personnel and customers to ensure requirements are properly understood

Employs listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.3

Uses mathematical formulae to make calculations and interpret test equipment settings and readings

Navigate the world of work

1.1

Keeps up-to-date with relevant legislation and considers implications of this when planning work, with specific reference to safety

Interact with others

2.4, 5.4

Selects and uses communication conventions and protocols to suit purpose and audience

Get the work done

1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 2.2, 3.1- 3.5, 4.1, 4.2-4.5, 5.1, 5.3

Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes and an increasingly intuitive understanding of context to identify relevant information, test strategies and resources

Understands key principles and concepts underpinning design and operation of digital systems and tools and applies these as required

Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making adjustments if necessary

Makes decisions quickly and intuitively in familiar situations requiring immediate attention, drawing on past experience to identify key variables and determine the best course of action

Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for deciding between options and seeking input and advice from others before taking action when necessary