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Cut over new systems and equipment on customer premises

Cut over new systems and equipment on customer premises

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL324
State Code
OBA64
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut over new or upgraded systems and equipment on customer premises. This may include indoor or outdoor installations of communications applications in telephony, broadband, data, video, radio frequency (RF) equipment, security and computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and multimedia systems.It applies to telecommunications trade workers carrying out new installations or upgrades to domestic, commercial or industrial systems and equipment at customer premises.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. All customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler. All cablers are required to register with an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare system and equipment cut over
  • 1.1 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access according to security arrangements
  • 1.2 Notify appropriate personnel of identified worksite hazards
  • 1.3 Determine cable route, and type of cable and equipment required from project plan, and identify and avoid other services
  • 1.4 Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and materials to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.5 Prepare implementation plan with cut over tasks based on identified nature of job, and seek customer approval
  • 1.6 Notify customer and network carrier of proposed cut over details and arrange for customer representation and agreement
2. Cut over system or equipment into service
  • 2.1 Perform cut over tasks and connect network facilities according to approved plan
  • 2.2 Test all cable connections, equipment and facilities according to technical manuals and specifications
  • 2.3 Evaluate test results to ensure proper system operation and performance, and rectify as required
3. Complete project documentation
  • 3.1 Record test results for future reference, complete reports on cut over installation and design amendments according to enterprise requirements
  • 3.2 Recover obsolete materials and equipment, and return to customer or appropriate point for disposal
  • 3.3 Restore siteaccording to enterprise or approving authority requirements and customer satisfaction
  • 3.4 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE70 ICTCBL312 Cutover new systems and equipment on customer premises Unit of competency