Required skills

analytical skills to identify and rectify faults in Ethernet transmission

communication skills to

liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

relate to work associates supervisors team members and clients

literacy skills to

interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals specifications and service orders

write reports using standard formats

research skills to gather data observation and analysis of transmission issues

technical skills to conduct tests and operate test equipment

Required knowledge

ethernet

applications of ethernet in optical systems

architecture of ethernet systems

operation of ethernet within a telecommunications environment

organisational policy and procedures

testing techniques

familiarity with workplace and industry environment

specific OHS requirements relating to

handling of optical fibre

personal safety issues

use of laser light sources

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

plan to test an optical ethernet link

select and perform a testing regime on ethernet optical transmissions

analyse and document test results

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a telecommunications operations site with ethernet optical transmission system

test equipment currently used in industry

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

oral or written questioning of the candidate

direct observation of the candidate carrying out relevant measurements within an ethernet optical communication system

evaluation of written report prepared by the candidate outlining architecture components testing regime and analysis of test results

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplaces and job role is recommended for example

ICTOPNA Use advanced optical test equipment

ICTOPN4116A Use advanced optical test equipment

ICTOPNA Analyse optical transmission systems

ICTOPN6129A Analyse optical transmission systems.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Hazards may include:

Technical environment may include:

Architecture components may include:

Functions may include:

Framework may include:

Appropriate tests may include:

Appropriate person may include: