Commission an electronic unit

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTTEN3077A, 'Commission an electronic unit'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Commission an electronic unit' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare to commission an electronic unit

1.1. Prepare for work following occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

1.2. Organise resources based on existing and potential site hazards

1.3. Notify customer or network operations personnel for site access and network specifications

1.4. Determine the type and complexity of the electronic unit from specifications

1.5. Verify that the installed electronic unit and associated cabling conform to specifications

1.6. Establish commissioning dates and confirm with all parties

1.7. Determine commissioning parameters according to specification and establish planned outage if required

1.8. Obtain test equipment and check suitability and calibration status

1.9. Produce a preliminary commissioning plan according to manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines for discussion with the customer

1.10. Inform affected customers of impending action and likely timing and impact by the work

2. Organise planned outages

2.1. Negotiate outage times with appropriate groups and affected customers to minimise disruptions

2.2. Refer to contingency plans and arrange for emergency communications if required

2.3. Notify alarm management centre of planned action

2.4. Obtain authority to proceed from the relevant control centre and notify customers affected by the outage

3. Perform commissioning procedures

3.1. Program equipment or install software according to manufacturer's specifications

3.2. Set electronic unit parameters according to manufacturer's specifications and customer requirements

3.3. Set up test equipment and conduct tests according to manufacturer's specifications and industry practice

3.4. Connect and test network access facilities for correct performance

3.5. Conduct the cut over according to project design and industry practice in consultation with appropriate person

3.6. Check that remote alarm and monitoring features are functional, if applicable

4. Finalise commissioning documentation

4.1. Update relevant databases according to enterprise and network guidelines

4.2. Notify appropriate person of commissioning results and work completion

4.3. Complete administrative tasks according to industry practice and enterprise guidelines


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTTEN3077A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT40310 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Radio Communications
  • ICT30510 - Certificate III in Telecommunications Rigging Installation
  • ICT30310 - Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling
  • ICT30210 - Certificate III in Telecommunications
  • ICT30610 - Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks