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Title / Prepare for the installation of complex and non-standard telecommunications radio or cellular systems and services
Level / 4 / Credits / 10
Purpose / This unit standard covers skills for people engaged in installation and maintenance of complex and/or non-standard radio and wireless services including cellular radio across a broad range of situations.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–ensure regulatory compliance while working on radio or cellular network systems;
–prepare for installation of complex and non-standard telecommunications radio or cellular systems and services; and
–interpret, apply,and update radio or cellular network installation records and technical documentation in accordance with industry practice and company requirements.
Classification / Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery
Available grade / Achieved
Prerequisites / Unit 27911, Demonstrate knowledge of workplace safety in an electrotechnology or telecommunications environment, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Guidance Information
1References
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Electricity Act 1992;
Radio communications Act 1989;
Radio communications Regulations 2001;
Search and Surveillance Act 2012;
Telecommunications Act 2001;
Best practice guidelines for working at height in New Zealand, 2016, Worksafe New Zealand;
Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum Code for Residential, SOHO and Multi-dwelling Premises Wiring (“Premises Wiring Code of Practice”);
NZS 2772.1, Radiofrequency fields – Maximum exposure levels – 3 kHz to 300 GHz;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
2Definitions
Complex or non-standard – three or more components and/or services used together in radio service networks or enterprise solution systems.
Consent – any permits that must be obtained for work before that work can commence.
Co-ordinate – includes supervision, facilitation, and active involvement in the work to EME – electromagnetic emissions (NIR only) – see also EMR.
EMR – electromagnetic radiation – see also EME.
FOG – Fibre Optic Grid.
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry recognise as current industry best practice.
Radio and cellular network service– in this unit standard means –complex and/or non-standard telecommunications radio networks.
SOHO – Small OfficeHome Office.
Telecommunications radio systems and services– in this unit standard means – complex and/or non-standard telecommunications radio networks.
3Training on instruments, equipment, and software used for testing and performance management of complex or non-standard networks are specific to a broad range of situations and are part of supplier agreements. This training will form part of company processes and will be ongoing to ensure currency of knowledge and competency.
4Range
aAll evidence provided for assessment against this unit standard must reflect
bEvidence ofthree different installations is required for each outcome ofthisunitstandard.
Outcome and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Ensure regulatory compliance while working on radio or cellular network systems.
Performance criteria
1.1Perform hazard identification and management practices.
Rangemay include butis notlimited to – underground servicesmarkup, excavation,safe digging, utility clearances, job safety analysis, stakeholder HSE processes.
1.2Maintain work site in accordance with regulations.
Rangemay includebutisnotlimitedto–environmentalmanagement,traffic management,excavationandsafedigging, cable location,health andsafety.
1.3Identify requirements of and obtain necessary consents from authorities for radio or cellular network site work.
Rangeconsents may includebutarenotlimitedto–radio or cellularnetworks, installations,environmentalmanagement,trafficmanagement; authorities mayincludebutarenotlimitedto–council,utilities,transit bodies,community.
1.4Co-ordinate work in accordance with conditions of issued consents.
Outcome 2
Prepare for installation of complex and non-standard telecommunications radio or cellular systems and services.
Performance criteria
2.1Establish the scope and timing of the provisioning of the equipment and services.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – contract, job specification, drawings and records, time lines, customer requirements, company policies and procedures.
2.2Agree details for provisioning with customer and/or supervisor and develop one plan for each of project.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – resources, materials, site access requirements, work plan, installation plan, specifications, drawings, records.
2.3Obtain permits and/or consents in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – permit to work, brown outs, road opening notice, consents, site access, security consents.
2.4Develop safety plans and notices in accordance with company and customer requirements.
Outcome 3
Interpret, apply and update radio or cellular network installation records and technical documentation in accordance with industry practice and company requirements.
Performance criteria
3.1Interpret and apply network plans, records, and other technical installation documentation.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – cable distribution plans, underground cable plans, FOG plans, cable pair sheets, utility service location plans.
3.2Ensure network installation plans, records, and other technical documentation is updated and provided to relevant stakeholders.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – as-built drawings, cable distribution plans, customer records, cable network alterations.
Planned review date / 31 December 2020Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 16 July 2015 / N/A
Revision / 2 / 23 November 2017 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0101
This CMR can be accessed at
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Connexis Infrastructure ITOSSB Code 101813 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018