Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for fibre patching
- Obtain design schematics and cut over sequence for fibre patching
- Discuss and record details of activities and work schedule with relevant authority
- Ensure all tools and materials required for patching are available and in good condition
- Undertake an impact risk assessment, including customer impact risk according to work health and safety (WHS) guidelines for fibre patching requirements, and prepare any necessary notifications
- Prepare each connector and bulkhead for patching
- Work safely and identify appropriate connector and lead type
- Place fibre patch leads in support pathways avoiding pressure points, crushing and excess bending
- Ensure connectors match bulkhead connectors
- Remove connector dust cover and inspect connecting surface for dust or damage using the correct video adaptor optical microscope
- Clean connector, as required, with recommended cleaning materials and re-inspect
- Insert connector and label in accordance with customer practices
- Secure cables according to manufacturer instructions and customer practices
- Escalate hardware replacement problems with the relevant authority
- Test replacement hardware to ensure satisfactory functionality
- Clean-up worksite and complete administrative work
- Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements
- Recover faulty equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal or refurbishment
- Complete documentation, update fault records and make recommendations according to customer practices
- Notify appropriate person at the relevant authority of job completion and obtain sign-off