This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop engineering solutions to photonic system problems.

It includes preparing and developing engineering solutions for photonic systems problems, and applying problem-solving techniques. It also includes testing, documenting and implementing engineering solutions.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, skills and knowledge described in this unit require a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to develop engineering solution for photonic systems problems

1.1

WHS/ OHS processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for the work are followed

1.3

Photonic system problems are determined from performance specifications and/or reports and in consultation with relevant person/s

1.4

Activities are planned in accordance with workplace procedures for timelines in consultation with others involved

1.5

Strategies are identified, developed and implemented

2

Develop engineering solutions

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Photonic technology, operation, device characteristics and applications are applied to developing solutions to photonic system problems

2.3

Parameters, specifications and performance requirements of photonic system problems are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Resolving photonic system problems is analysed to provide solutions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.6

Quality of work is monitored and responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and/or relevant industry standards

3

Test, document and implement engineering solutions for photonic problems

3.1

Solutions to photonic problems are tested and modified as required in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Solutions and instructions for implementation are documented in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Relevant person/s required to implement solutions to photonic system problems is coordinated in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures

3.4

Justification for solutions used to solve photonic system problems is documented in work records in accordance with relevant industry standards

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including

using risk control measures

dealing with unplanned events in accordance with problem-solving techniques and workplace procedures

determining photonic system problems

developing engineering solutions for photonic system problems

documenting instruction for implementation of solutions

documenting justification of solutions implemented

forming strategies for solution development and implementation

implement engineering solutions for photonic system problems

obtaining photonic system parameters, specifications and performance requirements

preparing to develop engineering solution for photonic system problems

testing and solving photonic system problems.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

problem-solving techniques

relevant development and implementation strategies

relevant industry standards

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant photonic principles and applications, including:

components for wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) systems

concepts of optical transmission

environmental advantages and impacts of optical technology

geometric optics

introduction to photonic components

operating principles of optical couplers and their characteristics

operational principles of key photonic devices

photonic components and component technologies

photonic components and their roles in photonic devices

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant testing techniques

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace instruction, quality, policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, facilities, tools and equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to developing engineering solutions to photonic system problems

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Developing engineering solutions must include the following:

at least two solution applications

Electrotechnology

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