1. Prepare to use optical measuring instruments
   • Notify client about site access, security arrangements and location details for optical system and test purpose
   • Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe according to enterprise requirements
   • Devise and implement risk control and safety measures when using high power laser test instruments and optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) associated with launch fibres, patch cords or enclosure adaptors
   • Prepare testing plan in consultation with client, indicating type of measurement at nominated wavelength, based on equipment specifications
   • Select appropriate tools and test instruments according to required measurement and enterprise practice
2. Conduct optical measurements
   • Set up test instrument according to manufacturer instructions, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
   • Test patch cords and/or launch/receive fibres are functional
   • Inspect and clean optical connectors
   • Use appropriate testing techniques to assess performance of optical system or component
   • Record test results and compare with standard test specifications according to manufacturer and enterprise guidelines
   • Evaluate test results and report on functionality of optical component or equipment, and performance of optical system
3. Complete optical measurement process
   • Make recommendations, based on test result interpretations, about optimising component and system performance
   • Clean work site and make safe according to enterprise requirements and customer satisfaction
   • Notify appropriate personnel of job completion for sign off and present test documentation, according to enterprise requirements

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. It is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.