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ICTCBL203
Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to terminate metallic conductor cable or join cable in a terminating block for 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).

It applies to individuals who work in technical roles carrying out indoor and outdoor, domestic, commercial or industrial installations for all communications applications, 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 cable termination

1.1 Arrange access according to customer and individual worksite requirements

1.2 Prepare for cable terminating work within regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, records and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.3 Select correct termination for installation according to strategies to manage infrastructure and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite

1.5 Identify remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises, and risks posed by contact with remote power feed

1.6 Remove all contaminants from worksite that may adversely affect termination and prepare worksite to ensure adequate visibility to minimise errors and reduce eye strain

1.7 Design cable and block location within frame with capacity for expansion where possible

1.8 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables for ease of access and to minimise overlaying and backtracking of cable

2. Terminate cable

2.1 Remove cable sheath to allow for conductor length and installation requirements

2.2 Fan out cable pair groups to manufacturer’s coding system to ensure correct terminating sequence and unique identification where appropriate

2.3 Install over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required

2.4 Install terminating modules to frame according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.5 Fan cable pairs neatly to termination equipment to facilitate accurate termination

2.6 Terminate cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements to manufacturer’s specifications using correct tool

2.7 Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards

3. Test termination

3.1 Conduct visual inspection to confirm that termination colour code sequence has been followed

3.2 Test termination to satisfy performance specifications and record results if required

4. Complete records and clean up site

4.1 Label cable pairs clearly to provide an accurate identification according to manufacturer, industry and customer standards

4.2 Update records and plans with cabling details to provide accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian standards

4.3 Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) forms and provide to customer

4.4 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 and prepare for cable termination activity

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 ethernet unshielded twisted pair (UTP) data cable and one ethernet shielded twisted pair (STP) data cable, 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 on a minimum of three different lead-in faults

interpret and apply relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

update records and plans to show cable locations

comply with all related workplace 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:

describe the features and operating requirements of testing

explain how to operate termination tools to manufacturer's guidelines

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

describe how to install and maintain cabling products to manufacturer's guidelines

discuss specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

explain termination methods and performance requirements

discuss typical issues and challenges that occur on site.

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 metallic conductor cable may be terminated

colour codes for visual inspections or wire-mappers for 4 pair cable tests

relevant regulatory and cabling documentation that impacts on cable terminating 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 cable termination

1.1 Arrange access according to customer and individual worksite requirements

1.2 Prepare for cable terminating work within regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, records and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.3 Select correct termination for installation according to strategies to manage infrastructure and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite

1.5 Identify remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises, and risks posed by contact with remote power feed

1.6 Remove all contaminants from worksite that may adversely affect termination and prepare worksite to ensure adequate visibility to minimise errors and reduce eye strain

1.7 Design cable and block location within frame with capacity for expansion where possible

1.8 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables for ease of access and to minimise overlaying and backtracking of cable

2. Terminate cable

2.1 Remove cable sheath to allow for conductor length and installation requirements

2.2 Fan out cable pair groups to manufacturer’s coding system to ensure correct terminating sequence and unique identification where appropriate

2.3 Install over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required

2.4 Install terminating modules to frame according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.5 Fan cable pairs neatly to termination equipment to facilitate accurate termination

2.6 Terminate cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements to manufacturer’s specifications using correct tool

2.7 Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards

3. Test termination

3.1 Conduct visual inspection to confirm that termination colour code sequence has been followed

3.2 Test termination to satisfy performance specifications and record results if required

4. Complete records and clean up site

4.1 Label cable pairs clearly to provide an accurate identification according to manufacturer, industry and customer standards

4.2 Update records and plans with cabling details to provide accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian standards

4.3 Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) forms and provide to customer

4.4 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 and prepare for cable termination activity

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 ethernet unshielded twisted pair (UTP) data cable and one ethernet shielded twisted pair (STP) data cable, 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 on a minimum of three different lead-in faults

interpret and apply relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

update records and plans to show cable locations

comply with all related workplace 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:

describe the features and operating requirements of testing

explain how to operate termination tools to manufacturer's guidelines

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

describe how to install and maintain cabling products to manufacturer's guidelines

discuss specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

explain termination methods and performance requirements

discuss typical issues and challenges that occur on site.

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 metallic conductor cable may be terminated

colour codes for visual inspections or wire-mappers for 4 pair cable tests

relevant regulatory and cabling documentation that impacts on cable terminating 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 according to customer and individual worksite requirements 
Prepare for cable terminating work within 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 that 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 
Fan out cable pair groups 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 work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements to manufacturer’s specifications using correct tool 
Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards 
Conduct visual inspection to confirm that termination colour code sequence has been followed 
Test termination to satisfy performance specifications and record results if required 
Label cable pairs clearly to provide an accurate identification according to manufacturer, industry and customer standards 
Update records and plans with cabling details to provide accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian standards 
Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) forms and provide to customer 
Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 

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