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Title / Demonstrateadvanced knowledge of common power and engineering services for complex or non-standard access networks
Level / 4 / Credits / 12
Purpose / This unit standard covers knowledge for people engaged in installation and maintenance of complex or non-standard applications of telecommunications access networks.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of common power and engineering services support environment for access networks.
Classification / Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1Unit 27969, Provision, commission, restore and diagnose telecommunications access networks is recommended for entry.
2The term knowledge is used to describe the underpinning knowledge required by candidates to support the range of practical installation and maintenance activities assessed by Units:
TAP01, Prepare for the installation of complex and non-standard telecommunications access network systems and services;
TAP02, Install and commission complex and non-standard telecommunications access network systems;
TAP03, Maintain, locate faults in, and verify performance of complex and non-standard telecommunications access network systems.
3References
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Search and Surveillance Act 2012;
Telecommunications Act 2001;
AS/NZS 3080 (2013), Information technology - Generic cabling for customer premises;
AS/NZS 3084 (2017),Telecommunications installations - Telecommunications pathways and spaces for commercial buildings;
New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (2015) TCF Premises Wiring Cable Installers Guidelines for Telecommunications Servicesand all subsequent amendments and replacements.
4Definitions
Access network – in this unit standard means – complex and/or non-standard telecommunications access networks.
Cable – copper cable including coaxial, fibre optic cable.
Complex or non-standard – three or more components and/or services used together in access networks or enterprise solution systems.
SOHO – Small Office home office.
Transit bodies – organisations that have authority relating to control of access, roads, right of ways and control of traffic.
UPS – uninterruptable power supply.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of common power and engineering services support environment for access networks.
Performance criteria
1.1Explain measures needed to ensure the reliable operation of typical power supply systems with reference to battery backup and emergency generation for critical systems, and the potential impact on access network services if these systems fail.
Rangeincludes but not limited to – physical set-up, testing arrangements, protection devices, UPS, redundancy, load balancing, standby power supplies.
1.2Explain the operation of security access and fire protection systems with reference to requirement and purpose, and the potential impact on access network services if these systems fail.
Rangefire protection – physical set-up, testing arrangements, gas suppression, sprinklers, smoke alarms;
security – alarms, access control.
1.3Explain measures needed to ensure the reliable operation of ventilation and/or air-conditioning systems in relation to equipment rooms, and the potential impact on access network services if these systems fail.
1.4Explain methods of providing seismic infrastructure in equipment rooms.
1.5Explain security measures used to prevent unauthorised entry to equipment housings in public places.
Rangemay include but not limited to – underground pits and ducts, telecommunications towers and masts, and passive and active roadside cabinets.
1.6Explain the purpose of typical cable distribution and termination practices in a telecommunications distribution room.
Rangemay include but not limited to – frames, blocks, racking, power distribution, earthing arrangements, cable management practices for fibre and copper.
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
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Connexis Infrastructure ITOSSB Code 101813 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018