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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan open cabling work | 1.1 Prepare for open cabling work according to the ACMA regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, records and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Identify building infrastructure which places critical constraints on cabling 1.3 Develop strategies to manage other infrastructure in relation to cabling 1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite |
2. Manage remote power feed | 2.1 Identify and avoid the risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services when performing cabling activity 2.2 Make site safe identifying remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises |
3. Install and modify cable support, earthing and termination infrastructure | 3.1 Install fixings and cable support structures of adequate strength, safely and aligned with the environment according to manufacturer's and customer's specifications 3.2 Secure catenary supports to building structure and tension, where necessary, to ensure cable weight can be carried in operating conditions with interference and safety segregation maintained including adherence to current Australian Standards 3.3 Install protective earthing of metal work to industry standards where required 3.4 Inspect installed support structure to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and general operation 3.5 Position terminating equipment and fixing to accepted industry codes of practice, standards and customer requirements 3.6 Inspect back-mount and outlet layout for compliance to manufacturer's specifications and allow adequate work space for ease of access and avoid overlaying 3.7 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables for ease of access and avoid overlaying |
4. Install cables and earth wires | 4.1 Install cables according to manufacturer's application specifications, including tension and bending stress requirements 4.2 Identify and avoid sources of possible damage to cable, including hot pipes, sharp edges, cable burn, kinks, crushing or stretching 4.3 Allow sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination 4.4 Label telecommunication outlet ends of cable uniquely to match identifier at originating location 4.5 Place and secure cable to maintain safety and interference segregation according to legislative and industry standards 4.6 Install cable fasteners with correct tension to prevent cable sheath damage or transmission impairment and trimmed or fitted flush to prevent risk of personal damage 4.7 Install aerial cables supported by catenaries in external environment to meet minimum above ground clearances and clearances from hazardous electrical services according to current Australian Standards 4.8 Install underground cables to minimum depth of cover and segregation from hazardous electrical and other services according to current Australian Standards 4.9 Install cables underground (excluding blown fibre tube systems) to incorporate a blocking agent within the cable to prevent the ingress of water 4.10 Install over-voltage protection devices to all cable pairs, where required, according to current Australian Standards, to suppress voltage surges with the devices protectively earthed 4.11 Conduct a visual inspection to verify telecommunications reference conductor (TRC)/ communications earthing system (CES)/ earth wire insulation is protected against damage and TRC/CES/ protective earths segregated according to relevant industry and legislative standards and current Australian Standards |
5. Terminate and test cables and earth wires | 5.1 Remove cable sheath to allow for correct termination length and without damage to underlying conductors and their insulation 5.2 Install terminating modules to different telecommunications cables according to manufacturer's specifications and cable pairs neatly and sequentially fanned for termination 5.3 Terminate conductors according to recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in the manufacturer's specified manner 5.4 Earth cable shield, if applicable, to manufacturer's specifications, relevant industry codes of practice and current Australian Standards 5.5 Conduct visual inspection to confirm termination colour code sequence has been followed prior to end-to-end testing of wire and pair termination integrity 5.6 Terminate earth wires with connectors recommended by manufacturers according to accepted industry codes of practice and current Australian Standards 5.7 Ensure earth wire continuity throughout and observe interface requirements with electrical systems 5.8 Test earthing installation for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance according to accepted industry standards including current Australian Standards 5.9 Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing systems and test new work both in isolation and when integrated with existing systems 5.10 Test installed cable continuity after termination |
6. Inspect cable route to ensure correct separations | 6.1 Inspect separations along the entirety of the cable route and rectify separations which do not comply with regulations 6.2 Install barriers to achieve separations where sufficient spatial separation cannot be met |
7. Evaluate earthing needs for cable systems on customer premises | 7.1 Locate existing earthing systems in customer premises and analyse the earthing needs of cable products 7.2 Calculate the upper and lower limits of resistance for a variety of cable system earths using relevant cable characteristics |
8. Label earthing systems | 8.1 Identify label requirements for telecommunications earthing systems 8.2 Attach label to earthing systems according to industry regulations |
9. Create or update cable plans and records | 9.1 Document installation details on record sheets and plans and store according to customer requirements 9.2 Label cable pairs clearly to provide an accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and client standards 9.3 Record cabling details in cable pair record books to provide an accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian Standards 9.4 Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) forms |
10. Monitor work activity | 10.1 Supervise cablers not holding appropriate registration for the task to ensure installation and maintenance activity comply with legislative requirements and industry standards for safety and network integrity including current Australian Standards |
Evidence of the ability to:
identify the correct telecommunications cable by its colour identifier
terminate systems at both distributor and outlet locations
install and terminate one jumperable distributor (campus distributor or building distributor) with a capacity of 100 pair or greater
terminate one non-jumperable distributor (Local Distributor)
terminate at least one 50 pair and one 4 pair data cable, including accurate completion of installation records, drawing alterations and compliance forms
place cables on support structures and building faces for both internal and external locations
secure cables with appropriate fasteners for the above locations
demonstrate work practices which avoid cable damage
install at least one common type of earthing system used in customer premises for cabling systems
read and interpret drawings related to cable layouts, outlet location, cable coding system, and identifiers and distributor locations
conduct and interpreting cable test results
interpret and apply relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
comply with all 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:
identify Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) cabling provider rules, cabler registration rules, regulations and standards
describe the features and operating requirements of recognised cabling specific industry test equipment
describe the regulatory environment in which cabling can be carried out including:
accredited registrars and registration
ACMA
Certified Components List
labelling requirements
describe the customer cabling environment for which cabling registration may be required for internal, external, above ground or below ground installation
describe the information required to operate equipment according to a test specification
identify legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
identify and describe the various cable types, their identifiers, termination systems (including jumperable and non-jumperable distributor), separations, support systems and fastening techniques used for telecommunications cabling
describe important documentation and records required when cabling
identify the manufacturer requirements for safe operation of equipment
identify and describe earthing and protection strategies and technologies relevant to different cabling applications
identify specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
describe test methods and performance requirements
identify typical issues and challenges that occur on site
describe devices for a range of telecommunications cabling applications, including, ethernet data systems, audio and video systems, security systems and fire protection systems
define where integral bearer wires are required according to current Australian Standards
describe underground cable minimum depth of cover and segregation from hazardous electrical and other services according to current Australian Standards
describe cable blocking agents within used to prevent the ingress of water underground (excluding blown fibre tube systems)
describe the feature of cables designed for underground use that may be laid in conduit trenches or direct buried
describe the responsibilities and process for supervising communications installation works.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – cabling field of work and include access to:
a site on which communications cabling activities may be carried out
a jumperable distributor (campus distributor or building distributor) with a capacity of 100 pair or greater
a patched distributor
a 50 pair and 4 pair data system
use of cabling and field equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and site related documentation.
Note: All client 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 (ACMA) accredited registrar. Assessment by a Telecommunications Industry Training Advisory Board (TITAB) registered assessor is recommended for this unit.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.