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Evidence Guide: ICTTEN311 - Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors

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ICTTEN311 - Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for fibre patching

  1. Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work
  2. Obtain the design schematics and cut over sequence for fibre patching
  3. Discuss and record details of activities and work schedule with the relevant authority
  4. Work safely according to relevant safety legislation and company work practices, identifying hazards, including laser safety, dangerous materials handling and using personal protective equipment
  5. Ensure all tools and materials required for patching are available and in good condition
  6. Undertake an impact risk assessment, including customer impact risk and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines for the fibre patching requirements, and prepare any necessary notifications
Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work

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Obtain the design schematics and cut over sequence for fibre patching

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Discuss and record details of activities and work schedule with the relevant authority

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Work safely according to relevant safety legislation and company work practices, identifying hazards, including laser safety, dangerous materials handling and using personal protective equipment

Completed
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Ensure all tools and materials required for patching are available and in good condition

Completed
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Undertake an impact risk assessment, including customer impact risk and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines for the fibre patching requirements, and prepare any necessary notifications

Completed
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Prepare each connector and bulkhead for patching

  1. Place fibre patch leads in support pathways avoiding pressure points, crushing and excess bending
  2. Identify appropriate connector and lead type
  3. Ensure connectors match bulkhead connectors
  4. Remove connector dust cover and inspect connecting surface for dust or damage using the correct optical scope
  5. Clean connector, if necessary, with the recommended cleaning materials and tools and re-inspect
  6. Insert connector and label in accordance with client practices
  7. 2.7 Secure cables according to manufacturer's instructions and client practices
  8. Escalate any hardware replacement problems with the relevant authority
  9. Test replacement hardware to ensure satisfactory functionality
Place fibre patch leads in support pathways avoiding pressure points, crushing and excess bending

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Identify appropriate connector and lead type

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Ensure connectors match bulkhead connectors

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Remove connector dust cover and inspect connecting surface for dust or damage using the correct optical scope

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Clean connector, if necessary, with the recommended cleaning materials and tools and re-inspect

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Insert connector and label in accordance with client practices

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2.7 Secure cables according to manufacturer's instructions and client practices

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Escalate any hardware replacement problems with the relevant authority

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Test replacement hardware to ensure satisfactory functionality

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Clean up worksite and complete administrative work

  1. Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements
  2. Recover faulty equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal or refurbishment
  3. Complete documentation, update fault records and make recommendations according to client practices
  4. Notify appropriate person at the relevant authority of job completion and obtain sign-off
Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements

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Recover faulty equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal or refurbishment

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Complete documentation, update fault records and make recommendations according to client practices

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Notify appropriate person at the relevant authority of job completion and obtain sign-off

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for fibre patching

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work

1.2 Obtain the design schematics and cut over sequence for fibre patching

1.3 Discuss and record details of activities and work schedule with the relevant authority

1.4 Work safely according to relevant safety legislation and company work practices, identifying hazards, including laser safety, dangerous materials handling and using personal protective equipment

1.5 Ensure all tools and materials required for patching are available and in good condition

1.6 Undertake an impact risk assessment, including customer impact risk and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines for the fibre patching requirements, and prepare any necessary notifications

2. Prepare each connector and bulkhead for patching

2.1 Place fibre patch leads in support pathways avoiding pressure points, crushing and excess bending

2.2 Identify appropriate connector and lead type

2.3 Ensure connectors match bulkhead connectors

2.4 Remove connector dust cover and inspect connecting surface for dust or damage using the correct optical scope

2.5 Clean connector, if necessary, with the recommended cleaning materials and tools and re-inspect

2.6 Insert connector and label in accordance with client practices

2.7 Secure cables according to manufacturer's instructions and client practices

2.8 Escalate any hardware replacement problems with the relevant authority

2.9 Test replacement hardware to ensure satisfactory functionality

3. Clean up worksite and complete administrative work

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

3.2 Recover faulty equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal or refurbishment

3.3 Complete documentation, update fault records and make recommendations according to client practices

3.4 Notify appropriate person at the relevant authority of job completion and obtain sign-off

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for fibre patching

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work

1.2 Obtain the design schematics and cut over sequence for fibre patching

1.3 Discuss and record details of activities and work schedule with the relevant authority

1.4 Work safely according to relevant safety legislation and company work practices, identifying hazards, including laser safety, dangerous materials handling and using personal protective equipment

1.5 Ensure all tools and materials required for patching are available and in good condition

1.6 Undertake an impact risk assessment, including customer impact risk and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines for the fibre patching requirements, and prepare any necessary notifications

2. Prepare each connector and bulkhead for patching

2.1 Place fibre patch leads in support pathways avoiding pressure points, crushing and excess bending

2.2 Identify appropriate connector and lead type

2.3 Ensure connectors match bulkhead connectors

2.4 Remove connector dust cover and inspect connecting surface for dust or damage using the correct optical scope

2.5 Clean connector, if necessary, with the recommended cleaning materials and tools and re-inspect

2.6 Insert connector and label in accordance with client practices

2.7 Secure cables according to manufacturer's instructions and client practices

2.8 Escalate any hardware replacement problems with the relevant authority

2.9 Test replacement hardware to ensure satisfactory functionality

3. Clean up worksite and complete administrative work

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

3.2 Recover faulty equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal or refurbishment

3.3 Complete documentation, update fault records and make recommendations according to client practices

3.4 Notify appropriate person at the relevant authority of job completion and obtain sign-off

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret, discuss and confirm required work

obtain and check documentation, equipment and hardware for required work

complete an impact risk assessment

inspect fibre connectors using inspection scopes

clean connectors using approved methods

handle optical fibre cable and connectors to prevent damage

complete patching as per patching schedule and under the direction of the relevant authority

follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements and anti-static precautions

follow required practices or contingency plan if hardware replacement is unsuccessful

update fault records and complete required documentation

restore site to required condition

liaise with appropriate personnel for information and reporting purposes.

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:

explain application of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electrical principles to required work

describe static electricity and its importance in testing and working with telecommunications equipment

outline performance testing and fault finding techniques of telecommunications networks

describe the operation and purpose of testing equipment

describe behaviour of faulty network elements including symptoms and impact on network

summarise common telecommunications hardware and network structures

list types of power sources used in telecommunications networks.