Required skills

analytical skills to interpret equipment settings and readings

communication skills to liaise with customers and technical staff to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

literacy skills to

interpret technical specifications and related documentation

produce plans and update documentation

planning and organisation skills to arrange site access and equipment delivery

problem solving skills to account for unexpected faults or equipment configuration anomalies

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and occupational health and safety OHS standards

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

network addressing

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

types of CPE

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

vendor products

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

identify customers needs

develop plans and drawings to give effect to planned changes to systems and equipment

alter system and equipment including physical and programming change according to OHS and relevant standards and regulations

identify conduct and interpret tests appropriate to the change

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

systems and equipment to effect changes

equipment and systems manuals specifications and enterprise policy

Methods of assessment

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

direct observation of the candidate installing additional equipment and programming system changes

review of amendment plan prepared by the candidate outlining systems alterations and specifications

review of test results and documentation completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades

ICTTEN4073A Cut over customer premises equipment major upgrades.

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

Site security arrangements may include:

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Facilities may include:

Safety hazards may refer to:

Systems may include:

Alterations may relate to:

Specifications may be found in:

Tools and equipment may include:

Safe manner may include:

Documentation may include: