ICTCBL248 - Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable
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ICTCBL248 Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, splice and terminate hard-line coaxial cable in the customer access network (CAN) environment for emerging technologies.
It applies to technical staff who splice and terminate hard-line coaxial cable used in all telecommunications applications including convergence technologies of telephony, data, video and multimedia as part of next generation networks (NGNs).
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications earthing systems. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
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Confirm site access approval prior to site entry and comply with site security arrangements
Read and interpret installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine job layout
Locate and identify adjoining other services according to industry guidelines, and work health and safety (WHS) practices
Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to industry guidelines
Test relevant aerial metallic fittings for live voltage and respond according to industry guidelines
Install equipotential bonding according to design
Undertake approved alterations to design, as required, according to industry guidelines
Select appropriate hard-line coaxial cable type according to installation requirements
Select and obtain all materials required for cable termination including passive and active devices and connectors
Use safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and WHS requirements
Protect integrity of coaxial cable (sheath, shield and centre conductor) to ensure no loss of performance
Form cable into position with sufficient lengths by using approved forming tools that allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications
Follow installation design to install cable safely without damage to cable and ensure cable flow in pits and manholes is according to carrier standards and work instructions
Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications
Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties
Use correct lashing machine and techniques to attach aerial cable to catenary wire
Strip and core hard-line coaxial cable, according to specifications, to required length using appropriate tools
Select appropriate kit to match type of hard-line coaxial cable in use and splice according to manufacturer recommendations
Seal all splices according to industry specifications
Prepare coaxial cable for termination, according to specifications, using appropriate tools
Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and terminate according to industry standards
Install network device chassis/housing in correct orientation according to design
Prepare centre pins of cable and connector, and cut according to vendor specifications
Terminate connectors to torque according to manufacturer recommendations to prevent RF leakage, and ensure seizure screws are tightened
Seal all terminations according to industry specifications
Place cables in pit and/or mount on aerial strand according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident
Attach fitted off device aerially or underground according to manufacturer specifications or work instructions
Reinstate site, and remove waste and debris for disposal according to environmental requirements and maintain safe worksite conditions
Complete reports according to telecommunications carrier network policy
Update plans and records using appropriate symbols with details of installation
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