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ICTCBL2017A
Alter services to existing cable system

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Technical staff who alter services to existing cable systems apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

This unit applies to indoor and outdoor installation within a customer premises. It may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.

They may make use of formal documentation, such as accurate completion of a telecommunications cabling advice form (TCA1 form), test routines and databases.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to alter services to an existing voice or data cable system within customer premises.

Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.

The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005A , ICTCBL2006A , ICTCBL2008A , ICTCBL2012A , ICTCBL2017A and ICTCMP2022A , 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 ICT20310 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 (ICTCBL2136A and ICTCBL2137A ) 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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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:

estimate requirements and document specifications and cable plan for alteration

alter, restore and test cable system according to industry standards

rectify faults

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessments must ensure:

sites on which alterations to existing cable system may be conducted

use of testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on alteration 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 and written report with completed documentation, such as TCA1 form

direct observation of the candidate altering services to an existing cable system.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems

ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable

ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

ICTCBL2012A Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

ICTCMP2022A Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

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 internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, specifications and service orders

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

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to:

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000

legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions test methods and performance requirements

test 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.

System alteration may include:

additions

new extensions to services

removals

systems or application upgrades.

Existing cable system may include:

all metallic conductor cable types other than coaxial

certified Category 5 6, 6A, 7 or 7A installations.

Hazards may include:

building debris

earth potential rise (EPR):

event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages

glass fibre

live power lines

manual handling

mud and water

natural gas and other gas build up

needle stick injury

optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light

radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation

remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage TNV)

vermin.

Access to site may involve:

activities of tenants and other facility users

egress points

electronic surveillance

hours of access

noise control

presentation

registered entry requirements

relationships with other customer activities

security clearance

security requirements

type of client activity.

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:

plastic

rubber

leather

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:

asbestos

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms

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.

Client system specifications may relate to:

contract documents

cable plans and designs

specification schedules.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

ACMA technical standard requirements for cabling:

underground

aerial

Category 5 6, 6A, 7 or 7A

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM)
Volume 1

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 building codes and regulations

cabling security codes and regulations

Environmental Protection Acts

fire regulations

manufacturer's specifications

noise abatement regulations

OHS

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006

use of ACMA-approved cabling products.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Survey the site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite 
Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system 
Arrange access to site according to required procedures 
Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for the given work and according to industry standards 
Alter system conforming to client system specifications and according to industry standards and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing systems 
Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing systems 
Rectify any faults 
Update plans and documents to show revised systems accurately and clearly or create new plans as appropriate 
Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 
Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements 
Complete TCA1 form and sign off with customer to record satisfaction 

Forms

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