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Commission an electronic unit

Commission an electronic unit

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN320
State Code
OBA40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to commission an electronic unit within a telecommunications environment with applications.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 (NGNs).It applies to field officers and technicians working for 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
  • 1.1Organise resources based on identified existing and potential site hazards
  • 1.2 Notify customer or network operations personnel to gain site access and network specifications
  • 1.3 Determine type and complexity of electronic unit from specifications
  • 1.4 Verify installed electronic unit and associated cabling conform to specifications
  • 1.5 Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties
  • 1.6 Determine commissioning parameters according to specification and establish planned outage as required
  • 1.7 Obtain test equipment and check suitability and calibration status
  • 1.8 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan for discussion with customer according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise guidelines
  • 1.9 Inform affected customer/s of impending action and likely timing and impact of work
2. Organise planned outages
  • 2.1 Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customer/s to minimise disruptions
  • 2.2 Refer to contingency plans and arrange for emergency communications as 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 specifications and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Set electronic unit parameters according to manufacturer specifications and customer requirements
  • 3.3 Set-up test equipment and conduct tests according to manufacturer 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 as required
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 telecommunications industry practice and enterprise guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD52 ICTTEN306 Commission an electronic unit Unit of competency