ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for cable and system test

1.1 Establish purpose of test to be conducted on cables and systems based on customer complaints of faulty or poor system performance operations

1.2 Confirm ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) requirements and methods for compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards

1.3 Selectrequired tests according to site conditions, customer complaint documentation and manufacturer specifications

1.4 Arrange access to site and confirm service is available for testing

1.5 Select test equipment, tools and materials according to required industry testing standards

2. Perform tests

2.1 Use tools and test equipment according to manufacturer specifications and undertake tests required after initial analysis of customer complaints

2.2 Perform work safely to remove risk of injury to operator, other users and equipment

2.3 Perform checks and adjustments to ensure operating environmental factors will not prejudice test results

2.4 Perform optical time domain reflectometer testing to determine fibre and event characteristics according to meet customer or enterprise specifications and manufacturer warranties

2.5 Perform structured cabling certification testing to determine cable system characteristics according to customer or enterprise specifications and manufacturers warranties

2.6 Evaluate PoE circuits, cable lengths, copper conductor sizes, resistance versus power losses, environmental temperatures and likely power levels to ensure circuit current, voltage and power to the receiving device

3. Interpret test results and determine action

3.1 Read test results accurately and compare with manufacturer and site specifications for cable performance

3.2 Evaluate test results, taking into account measurement error margins against a known reference as required

3.3 Assess test results fairly and accurately using verifiable data

3.4 Rectify faults or escalate to appropriate person

4. Complete records and clean up site

4.1 Document test results and ensure test results remain current

4.2 Verify test results and provide to customer as required

4.3 Update site and installation files to ensure information on system performance is traceable including PoE standards

4.4 Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements

4.5 Notify customer and obtain sign-off

Skill

Description

Reading

Reads, analyses and interprets plans, specifications and other documentation relevant to cable and systems testing

Writing

Prepares written technical reports and documentation for test results

Records notes on communications and provides written feedback to customers

Oral Communication

Discuss parameters for the tests and provide oral feedback on results as required, using language appropriate to the understanding of the customer

Numeracy

Carries out calculations and analyses results as appropriate for the tests being performed

Navigate the world of work

Takes personal responsibility for implementing implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements, particularly as they apply to safety

Interact with others

Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with customers and co-workers

Get the work done

Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes