NZQA registered unit standard 28867 version 1
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Title Install and commission complex and non-standard telecommunications core network services
4 Credits 20 Level
Purpose This unit standard covers the skills for people engaged in the provisioning of complex and/or non-standard telecommunications core networks across a broad range of situations.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
– co-ordinate and perform installations of core network services including ICT implementation in accordance with specifications;
– co-ordinate testing and commissioning of core network systems and services; and
– hand over core network site to customer.
Classification
Available grade
Entry information
Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery
Achieved
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 Oper ators’ Access to Transport Corridors; and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
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3 Definitions
Complex or non-standard – three or more components and/or services used together in core networks or enterprise solutions systems.
Co-ordinate – includes supervision, facilitation, and active involvement in the work to be completed.
Core network service
– in this unit standard means – complex and/or non-standard telecommunications core networks.
FOG – Fibre Optic Grid.
GIS – Geographic Information System.
Industry practice
– those practices which competent practitioners within the industry recognise as current industry best practice.
ICT – information and communications technology.
IP
– internet protocol.
SOHO – Small Office Home Office.
TCP – Transmission Control Protocol.
4 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 separate core network installations is required for each outcome of this unit standard.
Outcome 1
Co-ordinate and perform installations of core network services including ICT implementation in accordance with specifications.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Co-ordinate the mounting of hardware and installation and termination of cabling.
Range hardware may include but is not limited to
– seismic bracing, enclosures and cabinets, distribution frames, cable trays and ducting, equipment subracks, copper and fibre terminating blocks, connectors, structured cabling.
Evidence of three is required.
1.2 Co-ordinate the application and configuration of TCP/IP and Ethernet addressing to core network services in accordance with job specification and equipment requirements.
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Co-ordinate and perform the installation, implementation, and configuration of
ICT and associated services in accordance with job specification and equipment requirements.
Outcome 2
Co-ordinate testing and commissioning of core 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 includes but is not limited to – operational testing, acceptance testing, specification testing, performance verification.
2.2
2.3
Ensure tests do not impact on the performance of existing services.
Evaluate test results against design specifications and record.
2.4 Complete required remedial action.
Outcome 3
Hand over core network site 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 work may include but is not limited to – fire stopping, associated contractor services, reinstatement, restored site meets customer expectations.
Evidence of two is required.
3.2 Complete and collate hand-back documentation in the agreed format and in accordance with customer and company requirements.
Range cable and equipment labelling, as-built documentation, test and diagnostic results and recording in electronic records systems.
3.3 Supply handover or hand-back support materials to customer in accordance with contract and company requirements.
Range 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.
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Ensure the updating of paper and electronic network records and technical documentation is completed in accordance with company requirements.
Range 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.
3.5
Complete and collate handover documentation in the agreed format in accordance with customer and company requirements.
Range may include but is not limited to – equipment labelling, as-built documentation, test and commissioning results and recording in electronic records systems.
Evidence of three is required.
Planned review date 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
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0003
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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