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Undertake qualification testing of new or enhanced equipment and systems
Undertake qualification testing of new or enhanced equipment and systems
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN6036A
ICTTEN6036A
State Code
D3493
D3493
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to inspect and test internal telecommunications network equipment not previously installed in an Australian network. It involves assessing its suitability and compliance with local regulations and conditions for the carrier or asset owner.It involves processes for checking specifications, complex testing procedures and administrative tasks.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ensure conformity of international design to Australian standards
- 1.1. Assess original international design to verify compliance with Australian relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- 1.2. Reconfigure international design in consultation with customer
- 1.3. Rewrite design specifications to include configuration amendments
2. Plan and establish test regime
- 2.1. Plan type and number of tests to ensure full trial of new or enhanced design and greatest coverage for minimal tests
- 2.2. Plan and establish test environment to ensure total validity of chosen tests
- 2.3. Design test regime of proposed system to test impact on existing systems
- 2.4. Confirm test regime in consultation with planners and verify that test equipment meets required standards
3. Undertake tests
- 3.1. Conduct and document tests including live system tests in logical and sequential order to planned test regime
- 3.2. Negotiate problems experienced during the test with system experts or designers to plan contingency activity according to enterprise policy
- 3.3. Prepare and submit trouble reports according to enterprise policy
4. Analyse test results
- 4.1. Analyse test results against design specifications and planned outcomes
- 4.2. Prepare a report referring major deficiencies to designers with recommendations for design change
- 4.3. Analyse minor variances, plan solutions and document changes to specifications
5. Retest design changes
- 5.1. Implement design and specification changes and conduct further tests as required
- 5.2. Analyse test results to verify compliance with updated design specifications
- 5.3. Document results of tests according to enterprise policy
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards TS 14
Australian electrical standards
International Standards ISO 9000 and ISO 9001
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations
occupational health and safety (OHS)
Telecommunications Act and associated codes.
Reconfigure international design may involve:
conforming to:
Australian regulation, codes and standards
international standards.
Tests may include:
network tests:
bandwidth
latency
packet loss rate
quality of service (QoS)
redundancy
uploads and downloads rate
switching tests:
blocking
call rate
congestion
drop out rate
functionality
QoS
recovery rate
transmission tests:
distortion
interference
optical transmission
radio transmission
signal to noise ratio
transmitted power measurements.
Test environment may involve:
laboratory situation with simulated test conditions
trialling in a model network with actual test conditions.
Test equipment may include:
communication system analysers
global system for mobiles (GSM) spectrum frequency synthesizer
laser source
microwave link analyser
modulator tester
network analyser
optical fibre power meters
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
pattern generators
power meters
protocol analyser
radio frequency (RF) band noise meter
RF microwave test sets
RF sweep tester
spectrum analysers
sweep test coaxial and wave guide antenna systems.
Contingency activity may refer to:
P1 blocking:
referred to experts or trouble report issued
submitted to designers
P2 customer perception problems:
test continues
trouble report sent to designers
P3 identifiable problem:
work around problem or make minor changes
P4 minor:
usually specification error
change and document.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards TS 14
Australian electrical standards
International Standards ISO 9000 and ISO 9001
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations
occupational health and safety (OHS)
Telecommunications Act and associated codes.
Reconfigure international design may involve:
conforming to:
Australian regulation, codes and standards
international standards.
Tests may include:
network tests:
bandwidth
latency
packet loss rate
quality of service (QoS)
redundancy
uploads and downloads rate
switching tests:
blocking
call rate
congestion
drop out rate
functionality
QoS
recovery rate
transmission tests:
distortion
interference
optical transmission
radio transmission
signal to noise ratio
transmitted power measurements.
Test environment may involve:
laboratory situation with simulated test conditions
trialling in a model network with actual test conditions.
Test equipment may include:
communication system analysers
global system for mobiles (GSM) spectrum frequency synthesizer
laser source
microwave link analyser
modulator tester
network analyser
optical fibre power meters
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
pattern generators
power meters
protocol analyser
radio frequency (RF) band noise meter
RF microwave test sets
RF sweep tester
spectrum analysers
sweep test coaxial and wave guide antenna systems.
Contingency activity may refer to:
P1 blocking:
referred to experts or trouble report issued
submitted to designers
P2 customer perception problems:
test continues
trouble report sent to designers
P3 identifiable problem:
work around problem or make minor changes
P4 minor:
usually specification error
change and document.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
apply Australian standards to international designs
negotiate with equipment vendor and identify specific requirements
configure and set up test regimes
identify and conduct tests including live system tests and interpret and analyse results
approach problem diagnosis systematically, eliminating causes
retest design changes
prepare report, including deficiencies, analysis and recommendations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
test site where qualification testing of equipment and systems may be conducted
equipment currently used in industry
relevant Australian and international standards, codes, design specifications, manuals and reference materials.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral report and direct observation of the candidate establishing a test regime
direct observation of the candidate undertaking tests including live system test on equipment and systems
review of reports completed by the candidate for different equipment types, test results and situations, analysing results with recommendations and supporting reasons
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge of qualification and testing procedures, types of systems and tests.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example with:
ICTNPL6046A Undertake network performance analysis.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
apply Australian standards to international designs
negotiate with equipment vendor and identify specific requirements
configure and set up test regimes
identify and conduct tests including live system tests and interpret and analyse results
approach problem diagnosis systematically, eliminating causes
retest design changes
prepare report, including deficiencies, analysis and recommendations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
test site where qualification testing of equipment and systems may be conducted
equipment currently used in industry
relevant Australian and international standards, codes, design specifications, manuals and reference materials.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral report and direct observation of the candidate establishing a test regime
direct observation of the candidate undertaking tests including live system test on equipment and systems
review of reports completed by the candidate for different equipment types, test results and situations, analysing results with recommendations and supporting reasons
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess knowledge of qualification and testing procedures, types of systems and tests.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example with:
ICTNPL6046A Undertake network performance analysis.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD02 | ICTTEN601 | Undertake qualification testing of new or enhanced equipment and systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W817 | ICT60110 | Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks | Qualification |
| W818 | ICT60210 | Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |