Technical staff who terminate metallic conductor cable apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
This unit applies to all communications applications, digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. It may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to terminate metallic conductor cable for indoor and outdoor installations within customer premises. It also applies to joining cable in a terminating block.
The activity may be a new cable installation or upgrade of cable capacity for an existing network or subsystem, or cabling infrastructure for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).
Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.
The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005B , ICTCBL2006B , ICTCBL2008B , ICTCBL2012B , ICTCBL2017B and ICTCMP2022B , that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Registration (CPR), is generally used as part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is usually regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications, such as ICT20313 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling. When these six units are undertaken as a set within state and territory funding approved programs, the two benchmark CPR units (ICTCBL2136B and ICTCBL2137B ) are not required.
All customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler. All cablers are required to register with an ACMA-accredited registrar.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
terminate systems at both distributor and outlet locations
terminate one jumperable distributor (campus distributor or building distributor) with a capacity of 100 pair or greater and one non-jumperable distributor (local distributor) and a patch panel
terminate at least one 50 pair, one 4 pair, and one Ethernet cables; including accurate completion of installation records, drawing alterations and compliance forms
use correct methods to terminate a range of cables
conduct and interpret cable test results and a minimum of three different lead-in fault remediation
interpret and apply relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
update records and plans to show pair locations
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where metallic conductor cable may be terminated
use of testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable terminating activities.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate
review of an oral or written report with completed documentation
direct observation of the candidate terminating at least one 50 pair, one 4 pair, and one Ethernet cables.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills
communication skills to liaise with work associates, supervisors, team members and clients
literacy skills to interpret:
technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, specifications and requirements for metallic cable termination
related regulations and industry codes
review relevant plans to identify and verify cable terminations
numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements
planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment
problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems
safety awareness skills to:
apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
check environmental conditions are suitable for termination
identify remote power feeding services in a range of commonly encountered circumstances
select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards
work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
task management skills to:
work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements
confirm an inventory of tools and materials necessary to terminate cable according to work specifications and schedules
technical skills to:
perform fault clearance
read and interpret drawings related to:
cable coding system and identifiers
cable locations
frame locations
layouts and terminations
outlet location
use diagnostic equipment
use hand and power tools.
Required knowledge
features and operating requirements of testing equipment
information required to operate appropriate terminating and testing equipment according to specifications
legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment
specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
termination methods and performance requirements
typical issues and challenges that occur on site.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Cable terminating work refers to:
cabling work:
aerial and underground
performed only in relation to a customer’s premises
customer metallic cabling that terminates on a socket or network termination device or patch panel.
Regulatory environment refers to:
accredited registrars and registration
ACMA
Certified Components List
Communications Alliance
labelling requirements
Telecommunications Act 1997.
Cabling environment may refer to:
indoor environments, including concealed locations:
aerial telecommunications cabling for restricted cabling work but does not include installations on poles shared with low voltage (LV) or high voltage (HV) electrical power cables or terminations
external walls
underground cabling in an exclusive trench or shared trench with electrical LV cables and other utilities.
Cable type may include:
aerial or underground
coaxial cable
copper twisted pair
indoor or external
structured data cable:
Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A
Cable identification refers to:
cable conductor identification codes:
banded
colour coded
lettered
numbered.
Termination systems may include:
distribution frames
Krone block
patch panel
socket
termination strip.
Earthing and protection must include:
earthing for protection
surge suppression.
Records may include:
building, cabling and equipment location plans
cable plans
labelling of:
distributor pairs
distributor verticals
equipment closets
network termination device (NTD) record cards
patch panels
rooms
telecommunication outlets
record books and cards:
campus distributors (CD)
building distributors (BD)
floor distributors (FD)
local distributors (LD)
TCA conforming with AS/ACIFS009:2006:
cable drawings
record books
record cards
TCA1 sign off form
TCA2 form.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian Standard: AS/ACIF S008:2006 and Australian Standard: AS/ACIF S009:2006
cabling security codes and regulations
communications cabling manual (restricted)
ISO Draft 11801 (International)
regulated or industry codes of practice and appropriate ACMA technical standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Termination may include:
cable termination at a frame or outlet location
cable termination usually done individually
termination systems that may be manufacturer’s proprietary systems.
Strategies to manage infrastructure may refer to:
appropriate separations, fastening techniques and correct use of cable trays and support systems
back-mount or outlet layout conforms to manufacturer’s specifications
layout allows for adequate workspace to ensure ease of access for installation and service purposes
terminating equipment layout systematically and following relevant industry codes of practice, standards and customer requirements where appropriate.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light (non-visible laser)
radio frequency (RF) emission
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service.
Contaminants may include:
asbestos
building debris
dust
paint
water.
Cable and block include:
cable support bock
mounting bracket
terminating block
ropes and anchors.
Coding system may be:
banded
colour coded
lettered
numbered.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
tools and equipment
materials
chemicals
work platforms
asbestos
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Cabling details may include:
cable location and type
cable infrastructure pair locations
interconnections
pair numbering and labelling.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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No
Comments/feedback
Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
Prepare for cable terminating work within the regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, records and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Select correct termination for installation according to strategies to manage infrastructure and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite
Identify remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises and risks posed by contact with remote power feed
Remove all contaminants from worksite that may adversely affect termination and prepare worksite to ensure adequate visibility to minimise errors and reduce eye strain
Design cable and block location within frame with capacity for expansion where possible
Segregate incoming and outgoing cables for ease of access and to minimise overlaying and backtracking of cable
Remove cable sheath to allow for conductor length and installation requirements
Layer out cable to manufacturer’s coding system to ensure correct terminating sequence and unique identification where appropriate
Install over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
Install terminating modules to frame according to manufacturer’s specifications
Fan cable pairs neatly to termination equipment to facilitate accurate termination
Terminate cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements to manufacturer’s specifications using correct tool
Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards
Conduct a visual inspection to confirm that the termination colour code sequence has been followed
Test termination to satisfy performance specifications and record results
4.1 Label cable pairs clearly to provide an accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and client standards
Update records and plans with cabling details to provide an accurate record according to industry codes of practice and AS/ACIF S009:2006
Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) forms and notify customer
Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions