ICTBWN307 — Use optical measuring instruments

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49 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to use optical measuring instruments

1.1Obtain approval for site access with customer or site owner prior to site entry
1.2Identify purpose of test and type of optical measurement required
1.3Select appropriate tools and instruments according to required measurement
1.4Check test instruments to ensure calibration is within acceptable time frames
1.5Identify safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel

2 Conduct optical measurements

2.1Set up test equipment according to manufacturer and enterprise instructions, and safe industry practices
2.2Test optical patch cords are functional
2.3Inspect and clean optical connectors
2.4Use appropriate testing techniques to assess overall system performance
2.5Record and interpret test results, and compare with standard test specifications

3 Complete optical measurement process

3.1Make recommendations, based on test result interpretations, to achieve optimum performance
3.2Notify customer of work completion
3.3Clean work area and make safe according to enterprise procedures

Performance evidence

comply with all job requirements and work health and safety (WHS) regulations, standards and work practices
confirm calibration within appropriate dates of instruments
operate the following equipment:
hand-held optical power meter
hand-held optical source
handheld optical fibre identifier (OFI-FTTx)
active optical network termination (ONT) detector
optical loss test set (OLTS)
passive optical network (PON) meter
perform the following optical measurements:
detect the presence of an active ONT
determine absolute optical power (in dBm)
determine insertion loss (in dB)
determine relative optical power level (in dB).
Note: Evidence must be provided at least once when a specific volume or frequency is not stated.

Knowledge evidence

site-specific safety requirements and enterprise WHS processes and procedures
instruments used in measuring optical power levels including:
hand-held optical power meter
hand-held optical source
handheld OFI-FTTx
active ONT detector
OLTS
PON meter
types of measurements and their respective interpretation for optical wavelengths
consequences of mating contaminated optical connectors
data recording using unit decibels (dBm)
variations between optical connector adaptor types
optical spectrum limits and allocations
safe handling procedures with optical fibres.

Foundation skills

Reading: Reads and interprets plans, specifications, instructions and other documentation from a variety of sources and consolidates information to determine requirements Interprets and consolidates test results and data from a range of sources, against defined requirements
Writing: Accurately records and completes enterprise documents and correspondence using clear language and correct spelling, grammar and terminology
Oral Communication: Participates in verbal exchanges with key personnel using appropriate, clear and detailed language to exchange information, ideas or solutions Uses listening and questioning skills to confirm understanding of requirements
Numeracy: Performs mathematical calculations to check, interpret and confirm results of system tests
Navigate the world of work: Complies with explicit policies and procedures Explores and implements where identified the implicit expectations of policies and procedures
Interact with others: Uses a range of accepted practices for communicating in a work environment Complies with work instructions and contributes effectively to work group discussions
Get the work done: Plans and implements routine tasks and workload, making decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, and seeks assistance in setting priorities Makes decisions within familiar situations, based on a range of predefined or routine solutions, and evaluates the effectiveness of the outcome Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information

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Questions about assessing ICTBWN307

What does an assessment tool for ICTBWN307 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTBWN307 needs to address all 49 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ICTBWN307?

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