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Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation

Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTOPN403
State Code
AWE25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare the activity plans and specifications required by field technical staff to deploy a fibre to the x (FTTx) installation for optical access networks.It applies to individuals who work in a supervisory capacity within a team environment. They are technically skilled and integral to the delivery of a very high speed broadband through the access network for the National Broadband Network (NBN) initiative.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for FTTx planning tasks
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
  • 1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
  • 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the worksite
  • 1.4 Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.5 Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work
  • 1.6 Identify and select plant and machinery for installation work activities
2. Plan FTTx activities and develop specifications
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work and identify and avoid other services
  • 2.2 Inspect proposed cable route visually according to cable plan and identify barriers to the cable installation
  • 2.3 Modify cable plan, if required, and notify appropriate personnel
  • 2.4 Prepare installation activities for FTTx provisioning according to project plan
  • 2.5 Prepare installation specifications according to safe work practices and manufacturer’s instructions to include optical fibre cable size, distribution area (DA), distribution joint including lead-in multiport serving area (DLMSA), enclosures, location of optical network terminations (ONT), location and type of fibre distribution hub (FDH) and optical splitter provisioning
  • 2.6 Verify cable length from customer access network fibre centre to end-user ONT is within 20 km operating limit
  • 2.7 Consult with appropriate personnel to confirm project scope, installation requirements and installation specifications according to project plan
3. Complete documentation and obtain sign-off
  • 3.1 Complete and present updated planning activities documentation to authorised personnel
  • 3.2 Complete and provide updated specification documentation to vendors for supply of material and resources
  • 3.3 Submit documentation to appropriate person for approval and sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3371 ICTOPN4117A Prepare activity plans and specifications for a fibre to the x installation Unit of competency