SkillScope Academy
About the Course
The unit ICTBWN307 is titled "Use optical measuring instruments."
Unit Description:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and use hand-held optical communications instruments to perform installations, upgrades, and fault-finding on optical equipment.
It is designed for telecommunications lines workers who use hand-held optical measuring instruments.
The tasks include preparing for optical measurements, conducting tests, recording results, and interpreting data to ensure optical systems perform optimally.
Key Performance Criteria:
Obtain approval for site access and identify the purpose of the test and type of optical measurement.
Select and check calibration of appropriate optical test tools and instruments.
Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures.
Set up test equipment according to manufacturer and enterprise instructions.
Inspect and clean optical connectors, test optical patch cords, and assess system performance.
Record and interpret test results and make recommendations to optimize performance.
Notify customer on completion and clean the work area.
Additional Information:
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply specifically to this unit.
The unit is part of the Telecommunications – Broadband and Wireless Networks sector.
It supports foundation skills such as reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy, workplace navigation, interpersonal skills, and work task management.
This unit is essential for technicians working with optical communications equipment to ensure correct installation and maintenance using optical measuring instrumentsThe unit ICTBWN307 is titled "Use optical measuring instruments."
Unit Description:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and use hand-held optical communications instruments to perform installations, upgrades, and fault-finding on optical equipment.
It is designed for telecommunications lines workers who use hand-held optical measuring instruments.
The tasks include preparing for optical measurements, conducting tests, recording results, and interpreting data to ensure optical systems perform optimally.
Key Performance Criteria:
Obtain approval for site access and identify the purpose of the test and type of optical measurement.
Select and check calibration of appropriate optical test tools and instruments.
Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures.
Set up test equipment according to manufacturer and enterprise instructions.
Inspect and clean optical connectors, test optical patch cords, and assess system performance.
Record and interpret test results and make recommendations to optimize performance.
Notify customer on completion and clean the work area.
Additional Information:
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply specifically to this unit.
The unit is part of the Telecommunications – Broadband and Wireless Networks sector.
It supports foundation skills such as reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy, workplace navigation, interpersonal skills, and work task management.
This unit is essential for technicians working with optical communications equipment to ensure correct installation and maintenance using optical measuring instruments.
Your Instructor
Camilla Jones
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