This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test and analyse telecommunications copper cabling using a variety of telecommunications industry test equipment.

This unit applies to technicians who conduct basic tests and telecommunications copper cabling analysis.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Identify and document applications in use in telecommunications system according to relevant standards
Identify cables in use within a telecommunications system according to relevant standards
Assess balanced/unbalanced nature of type of cable system in use
Select most appropriate testing device and methodology for cable type
Outline testing parameters to be used for task
Locate and isolate alternative energy supply sources
Determine components to be tested
Resolve implications of system interruptions and methods for live testing with minimum system disruption
Calibrate test devices according to manufacturer and enterprise requirements
Connect test devices to cable system
Perform and record test results
Save and retrieve test results as required
Review adverse findings and escalate according to enterprise policy and procedures
Analyse and record critical test data
Develop recommendations based on test data analysis
Write up report of test results
Submit report to customer and obtain sign-off

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