Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
cabling security codes and regulations
Environment Protection Acts
ISO Draft 11801 (International)
OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards
regulated or industry codes of practice, including appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards
relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Appropriate personnel may be:
consultant
project engineer
project supervisor
site supervisor.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light (non-visible laser)
radio frequency (RF) emission
active lasers with no safety labels
active optical fibres
contact with remote power feed
electrical supply that require mandatory separation from communications cable
exposed fibres
unsafe support structures
unsafe weather:
heavy rains
high winds
severe heat or cold
thunderstorms.
FDH enclosure may include:
external cabinet
internal cabinet.
Optical splitter module may include:
4 port
8 port
16 port
32 port.
Tools and safety equipment may include:
personal protective equipment
safety equipment
test equipment:
passive optical network (PON) meter
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
tools:
fibre cleaning kit
fibre splicer
labeller
screw drivers
spanners
tagging tool.
Splitter module damage may include:
broken connector
kinks in fibre leads
no end caps on connectors
physical damage to module body.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
personal protective equipment:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safe work practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
safety equipment:
flashing lights
safety barriers
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Other services may include:
alarms
electrical services
fire sprinkler systems
gas and water mains
high voltage (HV) power
other service provider networks.
Contaminated connectors may include:
chips
dry residue
dust
liquids
scratches.
WDM optical wavelengths are set at:
1310 nm
1490 nm
1550 nm.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:

use optical power test equipment
measure optical signals at three WDM wavelengths
install splitter in the enclosure
connect input and out optical fibres to the splitter
test optical splitter
complete connection recording
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:

a telecommunications operations site where installation of optical fibre splitters in FDH may be conducted
a fibre distribution hub and relevant optical splitter
use of tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of candidate installing optical fibre splitters in FDH
direct observation of candidate applying all related OHS requirements and work practices
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, e.g.

ICTBWN3090B Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises
ICTBWN3100B Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.