Assessor Resource
ICTBWN309
Perform tests on optical communication system and components
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test optical communication systems and components in the field using portable test instruments.
It applies to installation contractors, technical staff and field officers from telecommunications service providers or other private and public organisations or regulatory authorities.
These workers combine technical skills with organisational and administrative skills when working on broadband passive optical networks (PON), fibre to the x (FTTx) networks, hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks and dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems during installation, maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting phases.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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