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ICTTEN409
Commission an electronic system

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to commission an electronic system with applications, including cellular telemetry, voice over IP (VoIP), radio frequency identification (RFID), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) networks and SCADA security, telephony, data, video, IP television (IPTV) and multimedia.

It applies to individuals who may work as field officers and technicians employed by telecommunications carriers, service providers or contractors.

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

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to commission electronic system

1.1 Prepare for work following work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.2 Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards

1.3 Contact customer or network operations personnel for site access and network specifications

1.4 Determine function and requirements of electronic system from specifications

1.5 Identify potential security threats and vulnerability where remote monitoring and control via public telecommunications network or internet are used, and report to appropriate personnel

1.6 Verify installed electronic system and associated cabling conform to specifications, and assess compatibility of system units

1.7 Establish commissioning dates with all parties and establish planned outage

1.8 Check suitability and calibration status of test equipment

1.9 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with the customer

2. Organise planned outages

2.1 Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions

2.2 Arrange for emergency communications based on contingency plans

2.3 Notify alarm management centre of planned action

2.4 Obtain authority to proceed from relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage

3. Perform commissioning procedures

3.1 Configure electronic system parameters and install software according to manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements

3.2 Conduct tests according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice

3.3 Conduct cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate personnel

3.4 Conduct a security audit, including remote threat analysis in applications where the public telecommunications network or internet is linked to the overall electronic system

4. Finalise commissioning

4.1 Record configuration information and update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines

4.2 Notify appropriate person of commissioning results and work completion

4.3 Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines

Evidence of ability to:

effectively negotiate arrangements for commissioning

accurately configure electronic equipment and system parameters

commission electronic system according to specifications and following work health and safety (WHS) requirements

deal with faults and problems and provide solutions

identify potential security threats and vulnerability.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain acceptance testing

formulate a commissioning procedure and commissioning tests for an electronic system

identify electrical and optical properties to be measured

evaluate an extensive range of networking equipment

outline legislation and licensing associated with installation of telecommunications equipment

outline network operation procedures

explain power requirements and electrical safety

explain setup and operation of test equipment applicable to a wide range of measurements

outline transmission type and signals that may be encountered.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:

sites on which installation and commissioning procedures may be conducted

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation

testing equipment currently used in industry.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to commission electronic system

1.1 Prepare for work following work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.2 Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards

1.3 Contact customer or network operations personnel for site access and network specifications

1.4 Determine function and requirements of electronic system from specifications

1.5 Identify potential security threats and vulnerability where remote monitoring and control via public telecommunications network or internet are used, and report to appropriate personnel

1.6 Verify installed electronic system and associated cabling conform to specifications, and assess compatibility of system units

1.7 Establish commissioning dates with all parties and establish planned outage

1.8 Check suitability and calibration status of test equipment

1.9 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with the customer

2. Organise planned outages

2.1 Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions

2.2 Arrange for emergency communications based on contingency plans

2.3 Notify alarm management centre of planned action

2.4 Obtain authority to proceed from relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage

3. Perform commissioning procedures

3.1 Configure electronic system parameters and install software according to manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements

3.2 Conduct tests according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice

3.3 Conduct cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate personnel

3.4 Conduct a security audit, including remote threat analysis in applications where the public telecommunications network or internet is linked to the overall electronic system

4. Finalise commissioning

4.1 Record configuration information and update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines

4.2 Notify appropriate person of commissioning results and work completion

4.3 Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines

Evidence of ability to:

effectively negotiate arrangements for commissioning

accurately configure electronic equipment and system parameters

commission electronic system according to specifications and following work health and safety (WHS) requirements

deal with faults and problems and provide solutions

identify potential security threats and vulnerability.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain acceptance testing

formulate a commissioning procedure and commissioning tests for an electronic system

identify electrical and optical properties to be measured

evaluate an extensive range of networking equipment

outline legislation and licensing associated with installation of telecommunications equipment

outline network operation procedures

explain power requirements and electrical safety

explain setup and operation of test equipment applicable to a wide range of measurements

outline transmission type and signals that may be encountered.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:

sites on which installation and commissioning procedures may be conducted

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation

testing equipment currently used in industry.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare for work following work health and safety (WHS) requirements 
Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards 
Contact customer or network operations personnel for site access and network specifications 
Determine function and requirements of electronic system from specifications 
Identify potential security threats and vulnerability where remote monitoring and control via public telecommunications network or internet are used, and report to appropriate personnel 
Verify installed electronic system and associated cabling conform to specifications, and assess compatibility of system units 
Establish commissioning dates with all parties and establish planned outage 
Check suitability and calibration status of test equipment 
1.9 Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with the customer 
Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions 
Arrange for emergency communications based on contingency plans 
Notify alarm management centre of planned action 
Obtain authority to proceed from relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage 
Configure electronic system parameters and install software according to manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements 
Conduct tests according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice 
Conduct cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate personnel 
Conduct a security audit, including remote threat analysis in applications where the public telecommunications network or internet is linked to the overall electronic system 
Record configuration information and update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines 
Notify appropriate person of commissioning results and work completion 
Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines 

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