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ICTCBL3010B
Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Technical staff who place, secure and terminate optical fibre cable apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. Types of termination include direct termination, fusion splicing and mechanical splicing.

They may be required to do new installations or upgrades, or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and test optical fibre cable on customer premises for communications applications.

Assessment by a TITAB-registered assessor is recommended.

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.

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

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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:

install, terminate and test optical fibre cable applying safety precautions when working with laser-based systems

install a connector type for fusion, mechanical splicing and direct terminations

complete relevant documentation to manufacturer and design requirements

provide report documenting installation and test results to client

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites where installation and termination of optical fibre cable may be conducted

use of optical fibre testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on optical fibre cable installation 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 a hands-on project completed by the candidate

review of an oral and written report prepared by candidate outlining installation and test results

direct observation of the candidate placing, securing and terminating customer premises optical fibre cable.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBL2136B Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule

ICTCBL3013A Perform cable and system test on customer premises.

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

relate to work associates, supervisors, team members and clients

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, specifications and requirements for optical fibre cable installation

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

safety awareness skills to:

apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

task-management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to:

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools.

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of:

AS/NZS 3080:2003 Telecommunications Installations – Generic cabling for commercial premises, clause 10.3.2

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000

AS/NZS 2211:2006 Safety of laser products (parts 1 and 2)

features and operating requirements of test equipment for optical fibre cable

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturer requirements for safe operation of optical fibre equipment

safety precautions when working with laser-based systems

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

techniques for types of termination including:

direct termination

fusion splicing

mechanical splicing

typical issues and challenges that occur on site.

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.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) Standards and Codes

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003 Telecommunications Installations – Generic cabling for commercial premises, clause 10.3.2 includes:

colour codes used to identify the various types of fibre

signals these cables would normally carry

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702 :2007

cabling security codes and regulations

OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards

regulated or industry codes of practice, including appropriate ACMA technical standards

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

Hazards may include:

earth potential rise (EPR)

optical cable:

bare fibres

hazardous laser light

remote power feeding

radio frequency (RF) emission.

Optical fibre cable type may include:

air blown

armour plated

compliance with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements for:

aerial

underground

designed for different environments and intended uses

external

internal

loose tube

multi-mode

single mode

tight buffered

various grades.

Connectors may include:

any approved or specified fibre connector for MM or SM

ACMA approved

either epoxy, anaerobic, hot melt glue or mechanical splice style

either OM1, 2, 3 or 4 or OS1

fusion splicing (cable to cable fibre splice or cable to pigtail splice).

Customer requirements may be:

advised in on-site meetings

found in:

cable plans and designs

contract documents

specification schedules.

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

identifying other services, including power and gas

need for decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

gloves:

plastic

rubber

leather

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses for laser work

safe work practices, such as the safe use and handling of:

asbestos

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms

safety equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

special access requirements

suitable light and ventilation

environmental considerations:

clean-up protection

noise, dust and clean-up management

stormwater protection

waste management

waste disposal containers:

drop sheets

sharps containers.

Type of termination may include:

direct termination

fusion splicing

mechanical splicing.

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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
Prepare for given work according to requirements of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Arrange access to the site according to required procedure 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on work site 
Organise tools, equipment and materials for given work 
Match optical fibre cable type and connectors to installation environment and customer requirements 
Check proposed route and bend ratios to meet manufacturer specifications and industry standards 
Test cable on drum for optical continuity 
Install cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer specifications and industry standards 
Join cable and perform the type of termination specified in the plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer specifications 
Test joint for transmission loss and strength, and re-terminate joint if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer specifications 
Record all measurements 
Clean work area thoroughly to minimise risk of injury from loose glass fibre 
Dispose of waste safely and according to relevant environmental requirements 
Restore work site to original condition 
Update plans and records with details of installation and test results 
Notify client of work completion and obtain sign-off 

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