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ICTBWN309 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform tests on optical communication system and components

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTBWN309 - Perform tests on optical communication system and components
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test optical communication systems and components in the field using portable test instruments. It applies to installation contractors, technical staff and field officers from telecommunications service providers or other private and public organisations or regulatory authorities. These workers combine technical skills with organisational and administrative skills when working on broadband passive optical networks (PON), fibre to the x (FTTx) networks, hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks and dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems during installation, maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting phases.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Instruments/devices to be used must include:

laser light source including visual laser light source

laser power meter

passive optical network (PON) meter

optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)

Optical measurements to be taken and recorded must include:

optical power levels

insertion loss of a passive device

end-to-end fibre loss (bi-directional)

splice loss

distance to fault, event, end of fibre using an (OTDR)

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
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 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTBWN309 - Perform tests on optical communication system and components
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