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ICTCBL2066B
Joint and terminate coaxial cable

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Technical staff whose work involves jointing and terminating coaxial cable apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

They install and terminate coaxial cable in the customer access network (CAN) environment for emerging technologies using high speed broadband and the delivery of cable television services.

This unit applies to domestic, commercial or industrial installations.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install, joint and terminate coaxial cable on customer premises.

Coaxial cables are used in all telecommunications applications, including convergence technologies of telephony, data, video and multimedia as part of Next Generation Networks (NGN).

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

joint and terminate coaxial cable using specialised hand or power tools and equipment

apply related OHS requirements and work practices

conduct signal strength tests and interpret results.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites where jointing metallic conductor cable may be conducted

use of joint testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on cable jointing and testing 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 hands-on project completed by the candidate

review of oral and written report with test results

direct observation of the candidate jointing and terminating cables and testing joints.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBL2005B Install customer cable support systems

ICTCBL2006B Place and secure customer cable.

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 and specifications

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organising 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:

use hand and power tools

use diagnostic equipment.

Required knowledge

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

features and operating requirements of test equipment

manufacturer requirements for safe operation of equipment

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

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

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions.

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.

Site security arrangements may include:

access times and methods

approval to enter site

approved entry requirements

electronic surveillance

security clearance.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards

ARPANSA electromagnetic radiation (EMR) standard

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

confined spaces regulations

enterprise standards

Environment Protection Acts

equipment standards

fire regulations

heritage legislation

international standards

intrinsically safe lightning protection

local government

mining legislation

noise abatement and heritage legislation

OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards

Radiocommunications Act

regulated or industry codes of practice

site engineering standard

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

Telecommunications Act

WIs, CIs, business operating procedures (BOP), Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instruction (RALI), assignment guidelines, spectrum planning reports.

Customer’s installation specifications may include:

cable plans and designs

contract documents

specification schedules.

Other services may include:

availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems

fire sprinkler systems

gas and water mains

high voltage (HV) power.

OHS may include:

safe use and handling of:

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms.

Coaxial cable may be:

aerial or underground

flexible:

external

internal

flooded coaxial for underground use

hard line:

external

internal

powered or unpowered

RG6 and RG11 quad shield.

Manufacturer specifications may include:

electrical characteristics:

isolation voltage

voltage requirements

handling instructions

installation instructions

performance characteristics:

frequency response

impedance

loss

testing details.

Tools may include:

hand or power tools:

connector gauges

coring

crimping

stripping and preparation tool

torque spanner.

Connectors may include:

integral pin

internal or external

pin type

separate pin.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm approval for site access with customer prior to site entry and comply with site security arrangements and requirements of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Read and interpret customer’s installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine layout of job 
Locate and identify adjoining other services according to enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety (OHS) practices 
Test for presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to enterprise guidelines 
Undertake approved alterations to the design according to enterprise guidelines 
Use safety equipment to protect self and public according to enterprise guidelines and OHS requirements 
Maintain coaxial cable segregation to industry standard requirements 
Protect integrity of the coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of performance 
Place cable in position with sufficient slack to allow termination and to maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications 
Follow installation designs to install cable safely without damage to cable or customer’s premises 
Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer and design specifications 
Locate securing hardware to reduce the cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties and attach cable ties to minimise cable damage 
Strip coaxial cable according to specifications to required length using appropriate tools 
Select appropriate kit to match the type of coaxial cable in use and the jointing method according to manufacturer recommendations 
Joint cable and ensure jointing fitting retains the segregation of conductor and shield 
Seal all joints according to manufacturer specifications 
Prepare coaxial cable for termination according to specifications using appropriate tool 
Select connectors to match the type of coaxial cable in use and use terminating method recommended by manufacturer 
Verify that connector fitting retains the segregation of conductor and shield 
Terminate connectors to torque as recommended by manufacturer to prevent RF leakage 
Test connectors to mating specifications using gauge tester 
Maintain a continuous ground on the terminations and waterproof seal to preserve cable integrity 
Place cables in enclosure and lay up according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident 
Place other services according to enterprise guidelines 
Reinstate site and remove waste and debris for disposal according to environmental requirements and to maintain safe work site conditions 
Complete reports according to enterprise policy 
Note alterations to plans using appropriate symbols 

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