Assessor Resource

ICTCBL202
Place and secure customer cable

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install customer cable infrastructure. It involves selecting cable route, setting up cable dispensers and placing and securing cable.

It applies to individuals who work in technical roles and who may be required to do new installations, upgrades or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and 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.

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 Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for task and identify cable route

1.1 Arrange access to site according to customer instructions, required procedures, site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite

1.3 Plan cable route, identifying and avoiding other services and remote power feeding services operating at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) on site in commercial buildings

1.4 Select cable route to maintain required clearances and segregations according to cable plan and complying with relevant industry standards

1.5 Confirm cable route and requirements with customer

1.6 Select tools, equipment and cables for installation of support system from work specifications and schedules

2. Set up cable dispensers

2.1 Determine feeder locations to minimise wastage of cable and efficiency

2.2 Set up feeders in locations to provide ease of access during hauling of cable

2.3 Secure feeder locations to minimise safety risks during installation

2.4 Label hauling end of cable with unique identifier prior to placement

3. Place and secure cable

3.1 Haul and place cable in safe manner within clearances required by industry standards, and manufacturer and work specifications

3.2 Place cable in neat, orderly and methodical manner, allowing sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination

3.3 Inspect cable to maintain separations to comply with regulations

3.4 Install barriers to achieve separations where sufficient spatial separation cannot be met with other services

3.5 Install and trim securing anchors promptly to restrain cable movement to manufacturer’s specifications

4. Complete cable installation

4.1 Update records and cable plans promptly and accurately

4.2 Store records and plans according to customer and company requirements

4.3 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions

Evidence of the ability to:

plan cable placement and discuss the installation requirements with appropriate personnel

organise tools, equipment and materials for cable installation according to specifications

set up cable dispensers for internal or external premises structures or aerial and underground cabling between premises

haul and install cables on support structures and building faces for both internal and external locations, applying relevant regulations and standards

install securing methods for above locations

complete records and relevant statutory forms

comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise building construction of commercial buildings

examine cable and services segregation clearances to ensure cable route complies with manufacturer, enterprise, legislative and industry codes of practice

describe features and operating requirements of equipment

indicate the information required to operate appropriate equipment according to specifications

explain installation methods and performance requirements

outline legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on cable installation

state manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment

describe the common methods of hauling cable

discuss typical damage that can occur to cable when it is hauled incorrectly

discuss specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

discuss typical safety issues and challenges that occur on cable installation sites.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – cabling field of work and include access to:

sites where placing and securing customer cable may be conducted

equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on cable installation activities.

Note: Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume for recommended assessor details.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for task and identify cable route

1.1 Arrange access to site according to customer instructions, required procedures, site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite

1.3 Plan cable route, identifying and avoiding other services and remote power feeding services operating at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) on site in commercial buildings

1.4 Select cable route to maintain required clearances and segregations according to cable plan and complying with relevant industry standards

1.5 Confirm cable route and requirements with customer

1.6 Select tools, equipment and cables for installation of support system from work specifications and schedules

2. Set up cable dispensers

2.1 Determine feeder locations to minimise wastage of cable and efficiency

2.2 Set up feeders in locations to provide ease of access during hauling of cable

2.3 Secure feeder locations to minimise safety risks during installation

2.4 Label hauling end of cable with unique identifier prior to placement

3. Place and secure cable

3.1 Haul and place cable in safe manner within clearances required by industry standards, and manufacturer and work specifications

3.2 Place cable in neat, orderly and methodical manner, allowing sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination

3.3 Inspect cable to maintain separations to comply with regulations

3.4 Install barriers to achieve separations where sufficient spatial separation cannot be met with other services

3.5 Install and trim securing anchors promptly to restrain cable movement to manufacturer’s specifications

4. Complete cable installation

4.1 Update records and cable plans promptly and accurately

4.2 Store records and plans according to customer and company requirements

4.3 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions

Evidence of the ability to:

plan cable placement and discuss the installation requirements with appropriate personnel

organise tools, equipment and materials for cable installation according to specifications

set up cable dispensers for internal or external premises structures or aerial and underground cabling between premises

haul and install cables on support structures and building faces for both internal and external locations, applying relevant regulations and standards

install securing methods for above locations

complete records and relevant statutory forms

comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise building construction of commercial buildings

examine cable and services segregation clearances to ensure cable route complies with manufacturer, enterprise, legislative and industry codes of practice

describe features and operating requirements of equipment

indicate the information required to operate appropriate equipment according to specifications

explain installation methods and performance requirements

outline legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on cable installation

state manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment

describe the common methods of hauling cable

discuss typical damage that can occur to cable when it is hauled incorrectly

discuss specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

discuss typical safety issues and challenges that occur on cable installation sites.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – cabling field of work and include access to:

sites where placing and securing customer cable may be conducted

equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on cable installation activities.

Note: Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume for recommended assessor details.
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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
Arrange access to site according to customer instructions, required procedures, site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite 
Plan cable route, identifying and avoiding other services and remote power feeding services operating at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) on site in commercial buildings 
Select cable route to maintain required clearances and segregations according to cable plan and complying with relevant industry standards 
Confirm cable route and requirements with customer 
Select tools, equipment and cables for installation of support system from work specifications and schedules 
Determine feeder locations to minimise wastage of cable and efficiency 
Set up feeders in locations to provide ease of access during hauling of cable 
Secure feeder locations to minimise safety risks during installation 
Label hauling end of cable with unique identifier prior to placement 
Haul and place cable in safe manner within clearances required by industry standards, and manufacturer and work specifications 
Place cable in neat, orderly and methodical manner, allowing sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination 
Inspect cable to maintain separations to comply with regulations 
Install barriers to achieve separations where sufficient spatial separation cannot be met with other services 
Install and trim securing anchors promptly to restrain cable movement to manufacturer’s specifications 
Update records and cable plans promptly and accurately 
Store records and plans according to customer and company requirements 
Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 

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