NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Install and commission complex and non-standard
telecommunications access network systems
Level
4
Purpose
Credits
20
This unit standard covers installation and commissioning of
complex and/or non-standard telecommunications access
networks across a broad range of situations.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
co-ordinate and perform installations of access network
system services in accordance with specifications;
–
co-ordinate testing and commissioning of access network
systems and services; and
–
hand over access network to customer.
Classification
Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 27911, Demonstrate knowledge of workplace safety in an
electrotechnology or telecommunications environment, or
demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard has been designed for learning and assessment on-job.
2
References
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Search and Surveillance Act 2012;
Telecommunications Act 2001;
AS/NZS 3080: Information technology - Generic cabling for customer premises;
AS/NZS 3084: Telecommunications installations - Telecommunications pathways
and spaces for commercial buildings;
Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum Code for Residential, SOHO and Multi-dwelling
Premises Wiring (“Premises Wiring Code of Practice”);
National Code of Practice for Utility Operators’ Access to Transport Corridors;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
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Definitions
Access network – in this unit standard means – complex and/or non-standard
telecommunications access networks.
Cable – copper cable including coaxial, fibre optic cable.
Complex or non-standard – three or more components and/or services used together
in access networks or enterprise solutions systems.
Co-ordinate – includes supervision, facilitation, and active involvement in the work to
be completed.
CPE – Customer Premises Equipment.
FAT – Fibre Access Terminal.
FFP – Fibre Flexibility Point.
HDPE – High Density Polyethylene.
ICT – Information and Communications Technology.
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry
recognise as current industry best practice.
MDF – Main Distribution Frame.
ONT-Optical Network Termination;
POE – Power Over Ethernet.
PVC – polyvinyl chloride.
SOHO – Small Office Home Office.
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Training on instruments, equipment and software used for testing and performance
management of complex or non-standard networks are specific to a broad range of
situations and are part of supplier agreements. This training will form part of
company processes and will be ongoing to ensure currency of knowledge and
competency
5
Range
a The use of mathematics is not required except where calculation is specifically
mentioned.
b Evidence against this unit standard must be in accordance with industry practice
and, where appropriate, must reflect environmental conditions.
c Evidence of six different access network installations is required for each outcome
of this unit standard.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Co-ordinate and perform installations of access network system services in accordance
with specifications.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Co-ordinate ducting installation and support systems.
Range
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may include but is not limited to – suitability of material, colour
coding, mounting practices, compliances.
Evidence of three is required.
ducting may include but is not limited to – PVC, steel, flexible,
subducting, HDPE, blown fibre duct, turning pits, terminal housing;
Evidence of one is required.
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installation may include but is not limited to – trenching, thrusting,
directional drilling;
Evidence of one is required.
1.2
Co-ordinate cable installation and connection in accordance with job
specification.
Range
may include but is not limited to – aerial cable, blown fibre cable,
direct fibre feed cable, copper cable.
Evidence of one is required.
1.3
Co-ordinate jointing, splicing, and post jointing closures of telecommunications
copper and fibre optic cable systems.
1.4
Co-ordinate CPE and services installation and configuration in accordance with
job specifications.
Range
1.5
Co-ordinate and perform the installation, implementation, and configuration of
ICT and associated services in accordance with job specification.
Range
1.6
may include but is not limited to – cabling, jack points, routers,
switches, ONTs, alarms, patching, configuring address and sub
net mask, POE, fusion fibre splicing.
Evidence of three is required.
may include but is not limited to – stakeholder / service provider
delivery systems.
Evidence of one is required.
Co-ordinate and perform network connection, configuration, and provisioning of
customer service.
Range
may include but is not limited to – MDF jumpering, cabinet
configuration, pillar connection, FFP configuration, FAT splicing.
Evidence of three is required.
Outcome 2
Co-ordinate testing and commissioning of access network systems and services.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Select and co-ordinate the use of test equipment required to perform
commissioning testing in accordance with manufacturers' instructions,
specifications, and commissioning requirements.
Range
2.2
includes but is not limited to – operational testing, acceptance
testing, specification testing, performance verification.
Evidence of two is required.
Ensure tests do not impact on the performance of existing services.
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2.3
Evaluate test results against design specifications and record.
2.4
Complete required remedial action.
Outcome 3
Hand over access network to customer.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Perform walk-through to confirm work has been completed in accordance with
industry practice and company requirements and co-ordinate post-installation
site restoration.
Range
3.2
Complete and collate hand-back documentation in the agreed format and in
accordance with customer and company requirements.
Range
3.3
may include but are not limited to – as-built drawings, performance
certification, test results, maintenance materials, product leaflets
and instructions, testing instructions, troubleshooting guides.
Evidence of three is required.
Ensure the updating of paper and electronic network records and technical
documentation is completed in accordance with company requirements.
Range
3.5
cable and equipment labelling, as-built documentation, test and
diagnostic results and recording in electronic records systems.
Supply handover or hand-back support materials to customer in accordance
with contract and company requirements.
Range
3.4
work may include but is not limited to – fire stopping, associated
contractor services, reinstatement, restored site meets customer
expectations.
Evidence of two is required.
includes but is not limited to – cable distribution plans,
underground cable plans, FOG plans, GIS, cable pair sheets,
customer records, photographs, cable network alterations.
Evidence of three is required.
Complete and collate handover documentation in the agreed format in
accordance with customer and company requirements.
Range
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may include but is not limited to – cable and equipment labelling,
as-built documentation, test and commissioning results and
recording in electronic records systems.
Evidence of two is required.
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Planned review date
28861 version 1
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31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
16 July 2015
N/A
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
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and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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