Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICTOPN6128A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ICTOPN6128A - Design a dense wavelength division multiplexing system |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design a high capacity dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical network suitable for a metropolitan area network (MAN) or long haul applications.It involves link budget design and providing specification details for configuration and commissioning teams.DWDMs use optical multiplexing techniques to increase the carrying capacity of a fibre network by transmitting multiple optical wavelengths each carrying high speed data stream over a single fibre. DWDM systems offer up to 128 wavelengths, with each wavelength carrying up to 100 Gbps.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Technical officers and supervisors apply the skills and knowledge in this unit when designing DWDM systems for the deployment of high capacity networks using optical technologies. Optical networks using DWDM provide services in Next Generation Networks (NGN) using emerging technologies.NGN services include internet protocol TV (IPTV), video on demand (VoD), interactive TV and cloud computing. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field | Optical networks |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare to produce a DWDM system design |
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Element: Calculate link budget for each wavelength path |
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Element: Prepare detailed configuration documents for the DWDM system |
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Element: Investigate upgrade options using emerging technologies |
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