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Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment

Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN406
State Code
AWD43
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
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 effect changes to existing customer premises’ equipment (CPE), systems and products, through producing plans, carrying out alterations and testing new work.It applies to individuals who may be working as linespeople, line installers and technicians for telecommunications carriers, contractors, other service providers or private providers who upgrade or modify customer equipment and systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare requirements for alteration
  • 1.1 Arrange site access according to required procedure and comply with site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Assess facilities and capacity to ensure requirements can be met
  • 1.3 Evaluate existing system availability and access to accommodate proposed changes
  • 1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite
  • 1.5 Evaluate compatibility of existing and proposed systems and equipment before proceeding with planned changes
  • 1.6 Negotiate planned system outages and outage time with the customer
2. Document specifications and plans for alteration
  • 2.1 Produce an amendment plan of systems alterations to assess suitability with existing system
  • 2.2 Produce specifications for alteration requirements according to customer requirements
  • 2.3 Select materials and tools and equipment compatible with upgrade activity
3. Install additional equipment and program system feature changes
  • 3.1 Produce an activity plan for minimal disruption of alterations to ongoing client activity
  • 3.2 Carry out all alterations in a safe manner according to relevant standards and regulations and manufacturer’s specifications
  • 3.3 Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing systems to confirm compatibility of alterations with existing network
4. Update plans and records
  • 4.1 Update all plans and documents to show installed systems accurately and clearly
  • 4.2 Complete documentation for customer support
5. Restore site to required condition
  • 5.1 Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions
  • 5.2 Recover obsolete equipment and return to customer or disposal of as agreed with customer
  • 5.3 Notify customer of job completion and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3456 ICTTEN4072A Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment Unit of competency