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Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices

Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTOPN512
State Code
OCV42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and integrate specialised optical devices into existing optical networks to support higher bandwidths associated with Next Generation Networks (NGN).It applies to individuals who work for network carriers, service providers or other private and public organisations, who have experience in optical transmission. They combine technical expertise with a range of analytical, research and planning skills to develop integrated solutions for particular business needs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for specialised optical devices for network integration
  • 1.1 Obtain and review required legislation, codes, company work practices, regulations and standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, personal protective equipment, and hazard identification tools for scoped work
  • 1.2 Obtain plans and drawings of existing optical networks from relevant personnel and review locations for suitability of integrating specialised optical devices
  • 1.3 Analyse and evaluate integration options that satisfy customer network requirements and device specifications
  • 1.4 Prepare and submit the business case for adopting recommended integration solutions
  • 1.5 Prepare design plan with interconnection details to existing system and installation options and seek approval to proceed from customer
  • 1.6 Conduct an impact risk assessment of the hardware integration with the network operations centre (NOC)
  • 1.7 Create a contingency plan and address risks identified in impact risk assessment
2. Integrate specialised optical devices into the network
  • 2.1 Install specialised optical devices into existing network according to design plan
  • 2.2 Test the network, evaluate results and verify optical network performance with integrated specialised optical devices in operation
3. Document evaluation of integrating specialised optical devices into dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks
  • 3.1 Produce an updated design plan and submit to customer with archived copies filed according to organisational policies
  • 3.2 Prepare an evaluation report on network performance with specialised optical devices and recommendations for enhancements
  • 3.3 Notify NOC of job completion and obtain sign-off from relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE19 ICTOPN506 Analyse and integrate specialised optical devices in the network Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ4 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification