Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate technical test results to diagnose problem

communication skills to interact with enterprise personnel and customers while maintaining a customer focus and consideration of customer needs

literacy skills to read and interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals and specifications

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to

perform cut over procedures

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

cut over procedures

detailed knowledge of CPE equipment

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

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

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

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

develop and implement a cut over plan

identify and organise resources including customer resources necessary to complete the cut over

conduct relevant tests and interpret test results

identify and resolve problems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site where cut over can be conducted

use of plant tools and equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work activities

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

direct observation of the candidate performing cut over procedures of CPE

review of cut over plans installation documents and records prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cut over and CPE installation procedures

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTENA Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment

ICTTEN4072A Effect changes to existing customer premises equipment systems and equipment

ICTTENA Complete equipment and software upgrades

ICTTEN4076A Complete equipment and software 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

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Customer may be:

Customer equipment may include:

Major upgrade may include:

Hazards may include:

Cut over plan may include:

Network carrier refers to:

Support personnel may include:

Cut over works may include:

OHS and environmental requirements may include:

Tests may include: