Course Title: Commission telecommunications network equipment

National Element Code & Title:

ICTTC059C Commission telecommunications network equipment

Performance Criteria:

1.1 All parties associated with the commissioning are identified
1.2 Commissioning dates are established and confirmed with all parties
1.3 Commissioning parameters are established as per specification
1.4 Required resources are identified and organised
1.5 Test equipment is obtained and checked for suitability and accuracy
1.6 Customers affected by the work are informed of impending action and likely timing and impact
1.7 Frequency spectrum band is identified
1.8 Receipt of appropriate spectrum management agency licence is checked

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Affected systems, traffic and customers are identified
2.2 Outage duration is determined
2.3 Outage times are negotiated with appropriate groups
2.4 Existence of contingency plans is checked
2.5 Contingency plans are developed in the event that such a plan does not already exist
2.6 Emergency communications are provided if appropriate
2.7 A detailed list is prepared of both the areas impacted and the likely effect of such impact
2.8 Alarm management centre is notified of action planned
2.9 Authority to proceed is obtained from the relevant control centre
2.10 Customers affected by the outage are notified, both as to time and likely duration

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Applications programmes are installed
3.2 Hardware data is loaded as per instructions
3.3 Telephony/route and network data is loaded in accordance with predetermined instructions
3.4 Management data is loaded in accordance with specification
3.5 Billing/charging data is loaded in accordance with specification

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Distant end connection is verified with other parties
4.2 Intermediate connections are verified where required
4.3 Equipment parameters are set as per specification
4.4 Equipment is connected to the appropriate bearers
4.5 Alarms associated with the bearer and infrastructure are checked
4.6 Artificial links are installed where required and dismantled on completion of the commissioning process
4.7 Work is conducted in a manner which is safe to self, fellow workers and the public at large

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Test equipment is obtained and checked for accuracy
5.2 Both end to end and section measurements are conducted in accordance with specification
5.3 Protection switching equipment is tested for operation
5.4 Order wires and auxiliary data channels are tested
5.5 Optical fibre cable connectors are cleaned as required
5.6 All specified performance tests are undertaken to ensure operation meets all prescribed parameters and specifications as detailed in the original design brief
5.7 Tests are undertaken to ensure that there is compatibility between the hardware and the software
5.8 Performance defects are corrected or brought to the attention of designers for corrective action
5.9 Test sheets are completed as per specification and test instrument usage logged as per enterprise requirements

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Alarms are tested in conjunction with network management and operational groups
6.2 Traffic tests are simulated through the new installation
6.3 Specific equipment features installed are tested
6.4 Billing/charging arrangements are tested
6.5 Operations administration maintenance system is tested
6.6 Faults detected are diagnosed, repaired or escalated to the appropriate area when fault cannot be clearly diagnosed or repaired
6.7 Vendor related tests are initiated where required

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Test results are recorded as per enterprise instructions
7.2 Appropriate data bases are updated
7.3 Alarms triggered as a result of the commissioning process are rectified
7.4 Correct labelling of all equipment is checked and amendments made where required
7.5 Details of material usage is recorded and submitted to appropriate area in accordance with enterprise instructions
7.6 Job orders are completed fully and submitted to appropriate enterprise organisational unit
7.7 Design specifications are updated and returned to design area as required by enterprise requirements
7.8 Quality control procedures are followed as per enterprise policy
7.9 Installation briefs, documents and equipment manuals are handed over to operational staff in accordance with enterprise requirements
7.10 Operational staff training is undertaken where required
7.11 Transporting of tools and test equipment in suitable protective casing is organised where appropriate
7.12 All tools and test equipment are cleaned, adjusted and stored in an accessible location