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Use advanced optical test equipment

Use advanced optical test equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTOPN402
State Code
AWE26
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test optical communication systems and components using advanced optical test equipment. It involves using the optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), optical spectrum analyser (OSA) and optical return loss (ORL) test set for performance testing and link budget calculation.It applies to individuals who combine technical skills with organisational and administrative skills. They may be installation contractors, technical staff and field officers from telecommunications carriers or other private and public organisations or regulatory authorities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use advanced optical measuring instruments
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
  • 1.2 Notify customer for site access, security arrangements and location details of optical system and test purpose
  • 1.3 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe
  • 1.4 Devise and implement risk control measures of hazards with handling of optical fibres and lasers in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Prepare a testing plan indicating the type of measurement, procedures and nominated wavelength, and seek approval from customer
  • 1.6 Select appropriate tools and test instruments according to required measurement and enterprise practice
2. Evaluate optical performance and link budget using advanced optical test equipment
  • 2.1 Set up test instrument according to manufacturer’s instructions and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Perform measurement using knowledge of appropriate testing techniques and advanced test equipment in a safe manner to evaluate performance of optical system and component
  • 2.3 Record test results and compare with standard test specifications from manufacturer’s and enterprise guidelines
  • 2.4 Perform end-to-end measurements on an optical link to a customer and record test results and test points
  • 2.5 Calculate optical losses for a link budget figure of an optical link to determine if within operational margins as specified in manufacturer’s manual
  • 2.6 Evaluate test results and report on functionality of the optical component or equipment and performance of the optical link
3. Document measurement results
  • 3.1 Document test results for future reference and make recommendations on optimising component and system performance
  • 3.2 Clean worksite and make safe according to enterprise requirements and to customer satisfaction
  • 3.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion for sign off and present test documentations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3370 ICTOPN4116A Use advanced optical test equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBB14 ICTOPN404 Test optical communications systems and components Unit of competency