ICTTEN318 — Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors
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What an assessment for ICTTEN318 must cover
39 assessable components: 3 elements (17 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 6 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 for fibre patching
- 1.1Obtain design schematics and cut over sequence for fibre patching
- 1.2Discuss and record details of activities and work schedule with relevant authority
- 1.3Ensure all tools and materials required for patching are available and in good condition
- 1.4Undertake an impact risk assessment, including customer impact risk according to work health and safety (WHS) guidelines for fibre patching requirements, and prepare any necessary notifications
2 Prepare each connector and bulkhead for patching
- 2.1Work safely and identify appropriate connector and lead type
- 2.2Place fibre patch leads in support pathways avoiding pressure points, crushing and excess bending
- 2.3Ensure connectors match bulkhead connectors
- 2.4Remove connector dust cover and inspect connecting surface for dust or damage using the correct video adaptor optical microscope
- 2.5Clean connector, as required, with recommended cleaning materials and re-inspect
- 2.6Insert connector and label in accordance with customer practices
- 2.7Secure cables according to manufacturer instructions and customer practices
- 2.8Escalate hardware replacement problems with the relevant authority
- 2.9Test replacement hardware to ensure satisfactory functionality
3 Clean-up worksite and complete administrative work
- 3.1Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements
- 3.2Recover faulty equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal or refurbishment
- 3.3Complete documentation, update fault records and make recommendations according to customer practices
- 3.4Notify appropriate person at the relevant authority of job completion and obtain sign-off
Performance evidence
- interpret, discuss and confirm required work
- obtain and check documentation, equipment and hardware for required work
- inspect fibre connectors using inspection scopes
- clean connectors using approved methods
- handle optical fibre cable and connectors to prevent damage
- complete patching according to patching schedule and under the direction of the relevant authority
- follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements and anti-static precautions
- follow required practices or contingency plan if hardware replacement is unsuccessful
- restore site to required condition
- liaise with appropriate personnel for information and reporting purposes
Knowledge evidence
- relevant legislation, regulations, codes, standards and contracts that impact on the work activity, in particular: - relevant safety legislation and company work practices, hazards identification, laser safety, dangerous materials handling and personal protective equipment and safety requirements for working with optical fibre cable - International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards acceptance criteria - environmental requirements
- signal transmission in optical fibres and the impact of various contaminants on fibre connections
- relevant designs, plans and labelling conventions
- relevant equipment used for inspecting and cleaning cables and connectors
- process of inspecting and cleaning cable, connectors and equipment
- escalation processes for damaged hardware
Foundation skills
- Reading: Recognises and interprets technical, regulatory and enterprise documentation
- Writing: Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation
- Oral Communication: Liaises with a range of personnel about technical and operational requirements using specific and relevant language Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding
- Navigate the world of work: Complies with policies, procedures and legislative requirements relevant to own role
- Interact with others: Uses appropriate practices and protocols to communicate effectively with a range of personnel
- Get the work done: Plans, sequences and carries out tasks to meet required outcomes Implements actions according to a predetermined plan making adjustment where necessary Analyses task requirements to made routine decisions, taking some situational factors into account Anticipates potential problems and prepares contingency plans Follows required procedures when responding to problems Understands purpose and some specific functions of common digital tools used in work contexts
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Questions about assessing ICTTEN318
What does an assessment tool for ICTTEN318 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTTEN318 needs to address all 39 unit components: 3 elements with 17 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 6 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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