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Commission an electronic unit

Commission an electronic unit

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN306
State Code
AWD52
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to commission an electronic unit within a telecommunications environment with applications. Applications include voice over internet protocol (VoIP), radio frequency identification (RFID), security networks, telephony, data, video and multimedia.The commissioning may be for a new installation or upgrade of capacity or technology for an existing network or subsystem for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).It applies to individuals working as field officers and technicians from telecommunications carriers, other service providers and contractors.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to commission electronic unit
  • 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 Notify customer or network operations personnel to gain site access and network specifications
  • 1.4 Determine the type and complexity of electronic unit from specifications
  • 1.5 Verify installed electronic unit and associated cabling conform to specifications
  • 1.6 Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties
  • 1.7 Determine commissioning parameters according to specification, and establish planned outage if required
  • 1.8 Obtain test equipment and check suitability and calibration status
  • 1.9 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with customer
  • 1.10 Inform affected customers of impending action and likely timing and impact of the work
2. Organise planned outages
  • 2.1 Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions
  • 2.2 Refer to contingency plans and arrange for emergency communications if required
  • 2.3 Notify alarm management centre of planned action
  • 2.4 Obtain authority to proceed from relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage
3. Perform commissioning procedures
  • 3.1 Program equipment or install software according to manufacturer's specifications
  • 3.2 Set electronic unit parameters according to manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements
  • 3.3 Set up test equipment and conduct tests according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice
  • 3.4 Connect and test network access facilities for correct performance
  • 3.5 Conduct cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 3.6 Check remote alarm and monitoring features are functional, if applicable
4. Finalise commissioning documentation
  • 4.1 Update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines
  • 4.2 Notify appropriate personnel of commissioning results and work completion
  • 4.3 Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI913 ICTTEN3077B Commission an electronic unit Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA40 ICTTEN320 Commission an electronic unit Unit of competency