NZQA registered unit standard 28897 version 1 Page 1 of 3 Title Demonstrate advanced knowledge of common power and engineering services for complex or non-standard access networks Level 4 Purpose Credits 12 This unit standard covers knowledge for people engaged in installation and maintenance of complex or non-standard applications of telecommunications access networks. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of common power and engineering services support environment for access networks. Classification Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery Available grade Achieved Entry information Recommended skills and knowledge Unit 27969, Provision, commission, restore and diagnose telecommunications access networks. Explanatory notes 1 This unit standard is developed for learning and assessment off-job. 2 The term knowledge is used to describe the underpinning knowledge required by candidates to support the range of practical installation and maintenance activities assessed by Units: TAP01, Prepare for the installation of complex and non-standard telecommunications access network systems and services; TAP02, Install and commission complex and non-standard telecommunications access network systems; TAP03, Maintain, locate faults in, and verify performance of complex and nonstandard telecommunications access network systems. 3 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; The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 NZQA registered unit standard 28897 version 1 Page 2 of 3 Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum Code for Residential, SOHO and Multi-dwelling Premises Wiring (“Premises Wiring Code of Practice”); and all subsequent amendments and replacements. 4 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 solution systems. SOHO – Small Office home office. Transit bodies – organisations that have authority relating to control of access, roads, right of ways and control of traffic. UPS – uninterruptable power supply. 5 Range The use of mathematics is not required except where calculation is specifically mentioned. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of common power and engineering services support environment for access networks. Evidence requirements 1.1 Explain measures needed to ensure the reliable operation of typical power supply systems with reference to battery backup and emergency generation for critical systems, and the potential impact on access network services if these systems fail. Range 1.2 includes but not limited to – physical set-up, testing arrangements, protection devices, UPS, redundancy, load balancing, standby power supplies. Explain the operation of security access and fire protection systems with reference to requirement and purpose, and the potential impact on access network services if these systems fail. Range fire protection – physical set-up, testing arrangements, gas suppression, sprinklers, smoke alarms; security – alarms, access control. 1.3 Explain measures needed to ensure the reliable operation of ventilation and/or air-conditioning systems in relation to equipment rooms, and the potential impact on access network services if these systems fail. 1.4 Explain methods of providing seismic infrastructure in equipment rooms. 1.5 Explain security measures used to prevent unauthorised entry to equipment The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015 NZQA registered unit standard 28897 version 1 Page 3 of 3 housings in public places. Range 1.6 may include but not limited to – underground pits and ducts, telecommunications towers and masts, and passive and active roadside cabinets. Explain the purpose of typical cable distribution and termination practices in a telecommunications distribution room. Range may include but not limited to – frames, blocks, racking, power distribution, earthing arrangements, cable management practices for fibre and copper. 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 0003 Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. 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. Comments on this unit standard Please contact The Skills Organisation reviewcomments@skills.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. The Skills Organisation SSB Code 100401 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015