This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install aerial cables in customer and access networks. It involves installing, terminating and securing cables. Aerial cable installation may be for a new cable, a cable upgrade, or a cable in need of repair.

It applies to telecommunications lines workers and line installers who use support anchors and catenaries for new installations and upgrades, or to maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations to deliver services in x-digital subscriber line (xDSL), fibre to the X (FTTx) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems and working at heights. 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. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.

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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
Obtain construction plan from appropriate personnel to scope work and arrange for site access
Notify appropriate personnel of identified hazards at cabling worksite
Determine cable route and type of cable from construction plan, identifying and avoiding other services
Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
Perform pole inspection before climbing and/or making attachment according to industry standards and asset owner requirements
Install cable protection on pole for transition, using approved hardware according to industry standards and asset owner requirements
Connect conduit to pits or manholes as designed according to telecommunications industry standards and asset owner requirements
Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) regulations
Install catenary wire, gantry wire or integral bearer cable (IBC) and tension to required specifications
Position hauling hardware including rollers, hauling guides to ensure no damage is caused and that physical characteristics of cable are maintained
Haul cable at correct tension according to current Australian Standards andenterprise guidelines, ensuring that no damage is caused and that physical characteristics of cable are maintained
Secure cable permanently to support structure using aerial fixing devices according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise guidelines
Terminate, seal and label cables according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise guidelines
Loop and secure cable on support structure adhering to h bend radius tolerances to reduce damage likelihood or to prevent damage
Test cable for continuity
Record and report test results for escalation to other team members or supervisors as required
Complete reports about installation and design amendments and file according to enterprise requirements
Recover obsolete materials and equipment, and return to appropriate point for disposal
Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction
Notify appropriate personnel about job completion and obtain sign-off

Assessment Cover Sheet

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