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ICTOPN510 — Test and commission dense wavelength division multiplexing transmission systems

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What an assessment for ICTOPN510 must cover

38 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 commission DWDM transmission system

  • 1.1Implement hazard risk control measures according to organisational standards and requirements
  • 1.2Review system specifications and technical data and identify system operating parameters
  • 1.3Obtain and check required equipment for faults and compliance with organisational regulations
  • 1.4Verify that all required equipment is installed, and that circuit cards and filler cards are correctly located and seated
  • 1.5Check that interconnecting fibres to optical multiplexers and shelves are intact and routed
  • 1.6Establish communication between computer and DWDM shelf
  • 1.7Upload latest software release to each DWDM shelf in the network

2 Commission DWDM transmission system

  • 2.1Connect an optical test set and a physical optical loopback to the system, and select protocol compatible with DWDM hardware
  • 2.2Check connection status and that test set data is passing
  • 2.3Monitor quality of received signal, set performance monitoring (PM) features and retrieve PM counts
  • 2.4Conduct a long-term stability test and verify that no errors are noted while customer input signal is set to the worst case (minimum) power level
  • 2.5Verify that no alarms are generated during long term stability test periods
  • 2.6Dispose of antistatic packaging to minimise environmental impact

3 Complete test and commissioning documentation

  • 3.1Finalise documentation on commissioning test results according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2Present results to required person according to organisational procedures

Performance evidence

  • test and commission at least two dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transmission systems.
  • plan and coordinate commission
  • test and DWDM transmission system according to required regulations and procedures
  • complete commissioning documentation according to organisational requirements.

Knowledge evidence

  • legislation, codes, regulations and standards, work health and safety (WHS), and organisational requirements for scoped work, including: - reporting requirements - commissioning test procedures - organisational hazard risk control measures - procedures to review equipment for faults and compliance with organisational regulations - causes of alarms in long term stability tests
  • principles of operating DWDM transmission systems
  • standard electrostatic discharge precautions
  • features and operating requirements of the following test equipment: - a hand-held optical power meter - a transmission test set - an optical spectrum analyser
  • functions of an optical add drop multiplexer
  • how to set up the following: - internet protocol (IP) addressing - subnet mask - dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) - default gateway
  • International Telecommunications Union (ITU) wavelength grid for DWDM
  • identify types and characteristics of optical fibre connector
  • path protection and protection switching
  • physical optical loopbacks and software loopbacks
  • protocols used on optical DWDM systems
  • ring topologies and linear network topologies
  • specific health and safety requirements that impact the safe inspection of optical connectors and the safe measurement of optical power from laser transmission systems.

Foundation skills

  • Numeracy: Uses mathematical equations to evaluate technical data and interpret results
  • Oral communication: Uses listening and questioning skills to confirm requirements Participates in verbal exchanges of ideas and solutions, and uses required, detailed and clear language to address key personnel and clients
  • Reading: Interprets textual information from required sources to identify and plan for all job requirements and adhere to procedures and standards
  • Writing: Completes required reports and documentation using clear and technically specific language and numerical data
  • Planning and organising: Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness Monitors progress of plans and schedules and reviews and changes them to meet new demands and priorities
  • Self-management: Takes responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements, and identifies organisational implications of new legislation or regulation

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What does an assessment tool for ICTOPN510 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTOPN510 needs to address all 38 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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