ICTOPN507 — Plan and configure dense wavelength division multiplexing optical networks

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What an assessment for ICTOPN507 must cover

50 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 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 DWDM planning activities

1.1Obtain cabling plan from relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with organisational regulations and work standards
1.2Notify relevant personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite and complete required safety procedures

2 Plan DWDM installation activities and develop specifications

2.1Identify tools, safety equipment, plant and machinery required for installation activities
2.2Conduct physical inspection of proposed DWDM sites according to organisational requirements and procedures
2.3Confirm that backbone dark fibre is accessible and available according to cabling plan
2.4Confirm that proposed backbone and customer fibre cable routes to splicing cabinet and fibre patch panel
2.5Identify barriers to cable installation
2.6Verify proposed power cabling route from distribution board and circuit breakers
2.7Modify cabling plan and notify relevant personnel of all changes
2.8Prepare fibre installation specifications, power cable and grounding specifications according to cabling plan, safe work practices and manufacturer instructions
2.9Verify proposed location of associated hardware racks, cabinets and ironwork, and confirm access to enterprise local area network (LAN)

3 Prepare DWDM shelf configuration and specifications

3.1Prepare configuration documents, and detail configuration plans and specifications for installation teams
3.2Specify location of DWDM shelves, racks and shelf interconnection fibre cabling layout according to cabling plan
3.3Specify individual DWDM units and circuit card types according to customer requirements

4 Plan preliminary optical tests

4.1Verify backbone fibres at patch panel and conduct bidirectional optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) test
4.2Record measurement results and OTDR images according to organisational requirements
4.3Conduct bidirectional optical loss test set (OLTS) measurement of insertion loss on backbone fibres between patch panels at adjacent sites
4.4Record measurement results according to organisational requirements

5 Complete documentation and obtain sign-off

5.1Provide results of optical measurements to design team
5.2Complete and provide updated specification documentation to installation team
5.3Submit documentation to relevant personnel for approval and sign-off

Performance evidence

plan and configure at least two dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical networks.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
prepare DWDM shelf configurations and specifications
plan preliminary optical tests
complete project and acceptance documentation and submit for approval
comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and job specifications.

Knowledge evidence

configuration of DWDM shelves
principles of DWDM operations
functions and features of cabling plans
risk of electrostatic discharge
functions and features of specification documents
functions and operating features of the following test equipment: hand-held optical power meter, optical spectrum analyser, optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), transmission test set
functions of an optical add drop multiplexer
role of the following items in planning and configuring DWDM systems internet protocol (IP): subnet masks, dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), default gateways
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) wavelength grid for DWDM
types and characteristics of optical fibre connector types
path protection and protection switching processes
features of physical optical loopbacks and software loopbacks used in testing DWDM systems
protocols used on optical DWDM systems
use of ring topologies and linear network topologies in DWDM system cable routes
WHS requirements that impact safe inspection of optical connectors and safe measurement of optical power from laser transmission systems.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Uses mathematical equations to evaluate technical data, calculate required settings and make adjustments
Oral communication: Uses listening and questioning skills to confirm requirements and participates in verbal exchanges of ideas and solutions Uses detailed and clear language to address key personnel, contractors, vendors and clients
Reading: Interprets textual information from sources to identify and plan for all job requirements and to adhere to procedures and standards
Writing: Completes reports and documentation using clear and technically specific language, numerical data and diagrammatic information
Teamwork: Identifies requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting required channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience and monitoring impact
Planning and organising: Develops plans to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they may contribute to longer term operational and strategic goals Monitors adherence to legal and regulatory rights and responsibilities with specific reference to safe industry practices
Problem solving: Explains how own role meshes with others and contributes to broader work goals Makes a range of critical and non-critical decisions in relatively complex situations, taking a range of constraints into account
Technology: Demonstrates a sophisticated knowledge of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world

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What does an assessment tool for ICTOPN507 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTOPN507 needs to address all 50 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 15 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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