This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely install, maintain and modify communications cabling required on a customer's premises, according to Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Lift Cabling Provider Rule.
It applies to individuals who are qualified licensed electricians working in technical roles for lift installations on new or upgrade installations for an existing network or subsystem for convergence to next generation network (NGN) applications.
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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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. Work within constraints imposed by customer premises and ACMA regulatory environment
1.1 Prepare for lift cabling work according to 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 that places critical constraints on cabling when undertaking typical lift cabling installation from local distributor (LD) to lift car socket
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 risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services when performing cabling activity
2.2 Make site safe by identifying remote power feeding services that 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 align with 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, current Australian Standards and customer requirements
3.6 Inspect control cubicles, travelling cable supports, junction boxes, line isolator units, backmount and outlet layout, to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s specifications, allow adequate work space for ease of access and avoid overlaying
3.7 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to ensure ease of access, and avoid overlaying
4. Install cables and earth wires
4.1 Install lift communications cable from LD to lift car socket
4.2 Install cables according to manufacturer's application specifications, including tension and bending stress requirements
4.3 Identify and avoid sources of possible damage to cable, including hot pipes, sharp edges, cable burn, kinks and stretching
4.4 Allow sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination
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 trim 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 and secure travelling cables to maintain safety and according to relevant legislative, industry and manufacturer’s standards
4.9 Install local isolation units (LIU) as required according to current Australian Standards
4.10 Install over-voltage protection devices to all cable pairs, where required, to suppress voltage surges, with devices protectively earthed and according to current Australian Standards
4.11 Protect earth wire insulation against damage with protective earths segregated according to relevant industry and legislative 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 according to manufacturer’s specifications, ensuring cable pairs are neatly and sequentially fanned for termination
5.3 Terminate conductors according to recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in manufacturer’s specified manner
5.4 Earth cable shield, if applicable, to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry codes of practice, including current Australian Standards
5.5 Undertake 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 manufacturer according to relevant industry codes of practice, including current Australian Standards
5.7 Maintain earth wire continuity throughout to meet interface requirements with electrical systems
5.8 Test earthing installation for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance according to relevant 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
6. Inspect cable route to ensure correct separations
6.1 Inspect separations along entire cable route and rectify separations that 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 customer earthing systems and analyse earthing needs of cable systems
7.2 Calculate upper and lower limits of resistance for variety of cable system earths using relevant cable characteristics
8. Label earthing systems
8.1 Identify label requirements for all types of 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 accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and customer standards
9.3 Record cabling details in cable pair record books to provide accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian Standards
9.4 Complete Telecommunications Cabling Advice (TCA) form
10. Monitor work activity
10.1 Maintain close supervision of cablers not holding appropriate registration for task to ensure installation and maintenance activity is strictly according to legislative requirements and industry standards for safety and network integrity, including all current Australian Standards
Evidence of the ability to:
install a lift cabling system from local distributor (LD) via a traveling cable to a lift car socket, including accurate completion of installation records, drawing alterations and compliance forms
read and interpret cable drawings and plans for locations and terminations
apply cable conductor identification codes
conduct and interpret cable test results
interpret and apply related regulations and industry codes
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:
identify Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) competency requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules
describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment
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 the manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment
explain protection earthing
describe the features of lift construction and the types of cables required
describe the types of cable used for manual controlled fire services
identify and describe cables and the types of cabling
identify and describe common distributors
outline specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
identify 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:
a site on which lift communications cabling activities may be carried out
cabling and field equipment currently used in industry
licensing requirements and other 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.
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. Work within constraints imposed by customer premises and ACMA regulatory environment
1.1 Prepare for lift cabling work according to 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 that places critical constraints on cabling when undertaking typical lift cabling installation from local distributor (LD) to lift car socket
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 risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services when performing cabling activity
2.2 Make site safe by identifying remote power feeding services that 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 align with 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, current Australian Standards and customer requirements
3.6 Inspect control cubicles, travelling cable supports, junction boxes, line isolator units, backmount and outlet layout, to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s specifications, allow adequate work space for ease of access and avoid overlaying
3.7 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to ensure ease of access, and avoid overlaying
4. Install cables and earth wires
4.1 Install lift communications cable from LD to lift car socket
4.2 Install cables according to manufacturer's application specifications, including tension and bending stress requirements
4.3 Identify and avoid sources of possible damage to cable, including hot pipes, sharp edges, cable burn, kinks and stretching
4.4 Allow sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination
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 trim 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 and secure travelling cables to maintain safety and according to relevant legislative, industry and manufacturer’s standards
4.9 Install local isolation units (LIU) as required according to current Australian Standards
4.10 Install over-voltage protection devices to all cable pairs, where required, to suppress voltage surges, with devices protectively earthed and according to current Australian Standards
4.11 Protect earth wire insulation against damage with protective earths segregated according to relevant industry and legislative 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 according to manufacturer’s specifications, ensuring cable pairs are neatly and sequentially fanned for termination
5.3 Terminate conductors according to recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in manufacturer’s specified manner
5.4 Earth cable shield, if applicable, to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry codes of practice, including current Australian Standards
5.5 Undertake 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 manufacturer according to relevant industry codes of practice, including current Australian Standards
5.7 Maintain earth wire continuity throughout to meet interface requirements with electrical systems
5.8 Test earthing installation for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance according to relevant 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
6. Inspect cable route to ensure correct separations
6.1 Inspect separations along entire cable route and rectify separations that 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 customer earthing systems and analyse earthing needs of cable systems
7.2 Calculate upper and lower limits of resistance for variety of cable system earths using relevant cable characteristics
8. Label earthing systems
8.1 Identify label requirements for all types of 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 accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and customer standards
9.3 Record cabling details in cable pair record books to provide accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian Standards
9.4 Complete Telecommunications Cabling Advice (TCA) form
10. Monitor work activity
10.1 Maintain close supervision of cablers not holding appropriate registration for task to ensure installation and maintenance activity is strictly according to legislative requirements and industry standards for safety and network integrity, including all current Australian Standards
Evidence of the ability to:
install a lift cabling system from local distributor (LD) via a traveling cable to a lift car socket, including accurate completion of installation records, drawing alterations and compliance forms
read and interpret cable drawings and plans for locations and terminations
apply cable conductor identification codes
conduct and interpret cable test results
interpret and apply related regulations and industry codes
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:
identify Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) competency requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules
describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment
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 the manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment
explain protection earthing
describe the features of lift construction and the types of cables required
describe the types of cable used for manual controlled fire services
identify and describe cables and the types of cabling
identify and describe common distributors
outline specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
identify 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:
a site on which lift communications cabling activities may be carried out
cabling and field equipment currently used in industry
licensing requirements and other 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.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Prepare for lift cabling work according to regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, records and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Identify building infrastructure that places critical constraints on cabling when undertaking typical lift cabling installation from local distributor (LD) to lift car socket
Develop strategies to manage other infrastructure in relation to cabling
Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite
Identify and avoid risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services when performing cabling activity
Make site safe by identifying remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises
Install fixings and cable support structures of adequate strength safely and align with environment according to manufacturer’s and customer’s specifications
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
Install protective earthing of metal work to industry standards where required
Inspect installed support structure to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and general operation
Position terminating equipment and fixing to accepted industry codes of practice, current Australian Standards and customer requirements
Inspect control cubicles, travelling cable supports, junction boxes, line isolator units, backmount and outlet layout, to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s specifications, allow adequate work space for ease of access and avoid overlaying
Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to ensure ease of access, and avoid overlaying
Install lift communications cable from LD to lift car socket
4.2 Install cables according to manufacturer's application specifications, including tension and bending stress requirements
Identify and avoid sources of possible damage to cable, including hot pipes, sharp edges, cable burn, kinks and stretching
Allow sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination
Place and secure cable to maintain safety and interference segregation according to legislative and industry standards
Install cable fasteners with correct tension to prevent cable sheath damage or transmission impairment, and trim flush to prevent risk of personal damage
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
Install and secure travelling cables to maintain safety and according to relevant legislative, industry and manufacturer’s standards
Install local isolation units (LIU) as required according to current Australian Standards
Install over-voltage protection devices to all cable pairs, where required, to suppress voltage surges, with devices protectively earthed and according to current Australian Standards
Protect earth wire insulation against damage with protective earths segregated according to relevant industry and legislative standards
Remove cable sheath to allow for correct termination length and without damage to underlying conductors and their insulation
Install terminating modules according to manufacturer’s specifications, ensuring cable pairs are neatly and sequentially fanned for termination
Terminate conductors according to recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in manufacturer’s specified manner
Earth cable shield, if applicable, to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry codes of practice, including current Australian Standards
Undertake visual inspection to confirm termination colour code sequence has been followed, prior to end to end testing of wire and pair termination integrity
Terminate earth wires with connectors recommended by manufacturer according to relevant industry codes of practice, including current Australian Standards
Maintain earth wire continuity throughout to meet interface requirements with electrical systems
Test earthing installation for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance according to relevant industry standards, including current Australian Standards
Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing systems and test new work both in isolation and when integrated with existing systems
Inspect separations along entire cable route and rectify separations that do not comply with regulations
Install barriers to achieve separations where sufficient spatial separation cannot be met
Locate existing customer earthing systems and analyse earthing needs of cable systems
Calculate upper and lower limits of resistance for variety of cable system earths using relevant cable characteristics
Identify label requirements for all types of earthing systems
Attach label to earthing systems according to industry regulations
Document installation details on record sheets and plans, and store according to customer requirements
9.2 Label cable pairs clearly to provide accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and customer standards
Record cabling details in cable pair record books to provide accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian Standards
Complete Telecommunications Cabling Advice (TCA) form
Maintain close supervision of cablers not holding appropriate registration for task to ensure installation and maintenance activity is strictly according to legislative requirements and industry standards for safety and network integrity, including all current Australian Standards