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Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment

Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN301
State Code
AWD57
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install supporting infrastructure for telecommunications equipment and associated hardware equipment.It applies to field officers, installation technicians or technical supervisors from carriers, contractors or other service providers who install switching, transmission and radio networks and the various transmission paths - including cable, optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for installation infrastructure work
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
  • 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access and obtain installation plan and specifications
  • 1.3 Conduct site survey to verify infrastructure installation requirements can be met
  • 1.4 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe
  • 1.5 Notify customer of alterations required to installation design and make recommendations for possible solutions
  • 1.6 Obtain approval for alterations and update installation plan
  • 1.7 Develop installation activity schedule to minimise workplace disruption and according to relevant regulations and standards
  • 1.8 Obtain material supplies, safety equipment, resources, tools and test equipment so it is available when required for installation for safe work practice
2. Build network equipment infrastructure
  • 2.1 Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Build metal superstructure to house equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and to safety and electrical standards
  • 2.3 Build ducts and tray ways for signal and data cabling and optical cables according to plan and specification after consultation with operational staff
  • 2.4 Build busbars or power cabling infrastructure as specified on the plan
  • 2.5 Install cable distribution frames according to plan and manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.6 Install earthing to all metal infrastructures according to specifications
3. Install power infrastructure
  • 3.1 Install batteries and rectifiers and connect according to manufacturer’s and WHS requirements
  • 3.2 Test and monitor battery discharge levels and obtain replacement batteries under warranty where required
4. Supervise DC power distribution
  • 4.1 Coordinate and arrange for power distribution work to be performed by qualified personnel to meet electrical safety requirements and certifications
  • 4.2 Monitor electrical work to ensure compliance with installation plan
  • 4.3 Identify and rectify faults where possible or escalate according to enterprise policy
5. Restore site and complete documentation
  • 5.1 Attach infrastructure labels and designations according to enterprise requirements
  • 5.2 Complete inspection sheets and declare asset ready for next stage of installation using appropriate sign-off documentation
  • 5.3 Clean up and prepare site in readiness for next installation phase
  • 5.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI912 ICTTEN3054B Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment Unit of competency