Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTTEN507 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut over new and replacement network equipment

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTTEN507 - Cut over new and replacement network equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to check plans, obtain equipment and supplies, initiate tests and complete administrative tasks.It applies to individuals who may be field officers, technicians or technical supervisors for carriers, contractors or other service providers, who are involved in fast changeover of new and existing equipment in telecommunications networks, including digital switching and transmission, wireless and optical networks.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.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:

a network and equipment for cut over

equipment currently used in industry

systems manuals, specifications and enterprise policy.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan cut over strategy
  • Determine the nature and scope of cut over activity from appropriate personnel
  • Prepare a cut over management plan in agreement with appropriate personnel and in line with regulations and service obligations
  • Obtain outage management plan if available, otherwise prepare a contingency plan to ensure system integration proceeds according to plan
  • Notify alarm management centre of action planned and obtain authority to proceed
  • Notify customers affected by the outage of time and likely duration
       
Element: Cut over and test equipment into service
  • Perform cut over activities in a safe manner with minimal interruption to service and according to the cut over management plan
  • Conduct tests specified in cut over plan, according to technical manuals and specifications
  • Record and assess test results and ensure problems identified during cut over are rectified or escalated according to enterprise procedures
  • Analyse alarms for fault conditions in conjunction with network management centre
  • Enact contingency plans in the event of major problems during cut over
       
Element: Complete administrative tasks
  • Complete test result sheets and hand over to operational personnel according to enterprise requirements
  • Ensure site is cleaned and ready for operational staff
  • Complete work documentation and administrative tasks and forward to appropriate area according to enterprise policy
  • Notify appropriate personnel of project completion and obtain sign-off
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan cut over strategy

1.1 Determine the nature and scope of cut over activity from appropriate personnel

1.2 Prepare a cut over management plan in agreement with appropriate personnel and in line with regulations and service obligations

1.3 Obtain outage management plan if available, otherwise prepare a contingency plan to ensure system integration proceeds according to plan

1.4 Notify alarm management centre of action planned and obtain authority to proceed

1.5 Notify customers affected by the outage of time and likely duration

2. Cut over and test equipment into service

2.1 Perform cut over activities in a safe manner with minimal interruption to service and according to the cut over management plan

2.2 Conduct tests specified in cut over plan, according to technical manuals and specifications

2.3 Record and assess test results and ensure problems identified during cut over are rectified or escalated according to enterprise procedures

2.4 Analyse alarms for fault conditions in conjunction with network management centre

2.5 Enact contingency plans in the event of major problems during cut over

3. Complete administrative tasks

3.1 Complete test result sheets and hand over to operational personnel according to enterprise requirements

3.2 Ensure site is cleaned and ready for operational staff

3.3 Complete work documentation and administrative tasks and forward to appropriate area according to enterprise policy

3.4 Notify appropriate personnel of project completion and obtain sign-off

Evidence of ability to:

develop and implement a cut over plan and an outage plan

develop a contingency plan

apply enterprise escalation and outage procedures

cut over and test network equipment within an industry acceptable time period.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain electrical and optical properties to be measured

determine appropriate legislation and licensing surrounding installation of telecommunications equipment

summarise power requirements and electrical safety

evaluate types of test equipment and testing procedures suitable for tests to be performed

explain transmission hierarchy and switching principles

outline transmission type and signals that may be encountered.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan cut over strategy

1.1 Determine the nature and scope of cut over activity from appropriate personnel

1.2 Prepare a cut over management plan in agreement with appropriate personnel and in line with regulations and service obligations

1.3 Obtain outage management plan if available, otherwise prepare a contingency plan to ensure system integration proceeds according to plan

1.4 Notify alarm management centre of action planned and obtain authority to proceed

1.5 Notify customers affected by the outage of time and likely duration

2. Cut over and test equipment into service

2.1 Perform cut over activities in a safe manner with minimal interruption to service and according to the cut over management plan

2.2 Conduct tests specified in cut over plan, according to technical manuals and specifications

2.3 Record and assess test results and ensure problems identified during cut over are rectified or escalated according to enterprise procedures

2.4 Analyse alarms for fault conditions in conjunction with network management centre

2.5 Enact contingency plans in the event of major problems during cut over

3. Complete administrative tasks

3.1 Complete test result sheets and hand over to operational personnel according to enterprise requirements

3.2 Ensure site is cleaned and ready for operational staff

3.3 Complete work documentation and administrative tasks and forward to appropriate area according to enterprise policy

3.4 Notify appropriate personnel of project completion and obtain sign-off

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
Determine the nature and scope of cut over activity from appropriate personnel 
Prepare a cut over management plan in agreement with appropriate personnel and in line with regulations and service obligations 
Obtain outage management plan if available, otherwise prepare a contingency plan to ensure system integration proceeds according to plan 
Notify alarm management centre of action planned and obtain authority to proceed 
Notify customers affected by the outage of time and likely duration 
Perform cut over activities in a safe manner with minimal interruption to service and according to the cut over management plan 
Conduct tests specified in cut over plan, according to technical manuals and specifications 
Record and assess test results and ensure problems identified during cut over are rectified or escalated according to enterprise procedures 
Analyse alarms for fault conditions in conjunction with network management centre 
Enact contingency plans in the event of major problems during cut over 
Complete test result sheets and hand over to operational personnel according to enterprise requirements 
Ensure site is cleaned and ready for operational staff 
Complete work documentation and administrative tasks and forward to appropriate area according to enterprise policy 
Notify appropriate personnel of project completion and obtain sign-off 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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