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ICTCBL302
Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and test optical fibre cable on a customer's premises for communications applications using a range of terminations that may include direct termination, fusion splicing and mechanical splicing.

It applies to technical staff who place, secure and terminate optical fibre cable in new installations and 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.

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.

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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 Prepare for installation of optical fibre cable

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identifiedhazards on worksite

1.4 Organise tools, cabling products, equipment and materials for given work

1.5 Match optical fibre cabletype and connectors to installation environment and customer requirements

1.6 Check proposed route and bend ratios to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards

1.7 Test cable on drum for optical continuity if required

2 Install, terminate and test optical fibre cable

2.1 Install cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and complying with manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards

2.2 Join cable and perform type of termination specified in plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.3 Test joint for transmission loss and strength and re-terminate joint if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications

2.4 Record all measurements

3 Remove fibre hazards from work area

3.1 Clean work area thoroughly to minimise risk of injury from loose glass fibre

3.2 Dispose of waste safely according to relevant environmental requirements

3.3 Restore worksite to customer’s satisfaction

4 Document installation

4.1 Update plans and records with details of installation and test results

4.2 Notify customer of work completion and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

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

install a mechanical splice connector and fusion splice a pigtail to cable fibre

complete relevant documentation to manufacturer’s and design requirements

provide report documenting the installation and test results to the customer

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 and describe the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards for optical fibre

describe the various types of optical fibre cable and associated connectors, enclosures and required equipment

describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment for optical fibre cable

describe the information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

identify the manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of optical fibre equipment

describe safety precautions when working with laser based systems

identify specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

describe the hazards associated with working with optical cable:

bare fibres

hazardous laser light

describe test methods and performance requirements

identify issues relating to environmental work practices and the disposal of waste

discuss techniques for types of termination, including:

direct termination

fusion splicing.

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 special purpose tools, equipment and materials.

These include access to:

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

optical fibre testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on optical fibre cable installation activities.

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 Prepare for installation of optical fibre cable

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identifiedhazards on worksite

1.4 Organise tools, cabling products, equipment and materials for given work

1.5 Match optical fibre cabletype and connectors to installation environment and customer requirements

1.6 Check proposed route and bend ratios to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards

1.7 Test cable on drum for optical continuity if required

2 Install, terminate and test optical fibre cable

2.1 Install cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and complying with manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards

2.2 Join cable and perform type of termination specified in plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.3 Test joint for transmission loss and strength and re-terminate joint if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications

2.4 Record all measurements

3 Remove fibre hazards from work area

3.1 Clean work area thoroughly to minimise risk of injury from loose glass fibre

3.2 Dispose of waste safely according to relevant environmental requirements

3.3 Restore worksite to customer’s satisfaction

4 Document installation

4.1 Update plans and records with details of installation and test results

4.2 Notify customer of work completion and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

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

install a mechanical splice connector and fusion splice a pigtail to cable fibre

complete relevant documentation to manufacturer’s and design requirements

provide report documenting the installation and test results to the customer

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 and describe the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards for optical fibre

describe the various types of optical fibre cable and associated connectors, enclosures and required equipment

describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment for optical fibre cable

describe the information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

identify the manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of optical fibre equipment

describe safety precautions when working with laser based systems

identify specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

describe the hazards associated with working with optical cable:

bare fibres

hazardous laser light

describe test methods and performance requirements

identify issues relating to environmental work practices and the disposal of waste

discuss techniques for types of termination, including:

direct termination

fusion splicing.

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 special purpose tools, equipment and materials.

These include access to:

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

optical fibre testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on optical fibre cable installation activities.

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 Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Arrange access to site according to required procedure 
Inform appropriate personnel of identifiedhazards on worksite 
Organise tools, cabling products, equipment and materials for given work 
Match optical fibre cabletype and connectors to installation environment and customer requirements 
Check proposed route and bend ratios to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards 
Test cable on drum for optical continuity if required 
Install cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and complying with manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards 
Join cable and perform type of termination specified in plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Test joint for transmission loss and strength and re-terminate joint if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications 
Record all measurements 
Clean work area thoroughly to minimise risk of injury from loose glass fibre 
Dispose of waste safely according to relevant environmental requirements 
Restore worksite to customer’s satisfaction 
Update plans and records with details of installation and test results 
Notify customer of work completion and obtain sign off 

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