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ICTCBL306
Locate and identify cable system faults

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to locate and identify cable system faults in communications cables at enterprise and client premises sites. The cable types may be telecommunications digital, voice, data and active format description (AFD) in digital TV cabling.

It applies to technical staff who are required to locate and rectify communications cable system faults, including local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), master antenna television (MATV), cable television (CATV), closed-circuit television (CCTV), digital video broadcasting – terrestrial (DVB-T), digital video broadcasting – satellite (DVB-S), security alarm systems, fire systems, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) networks and radio communications. Their roles could include carrying out installation, maintenance and cable upgrades including structured cabling, fibre cabling, coaxial cabling and cable termination equipment.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

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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 to locate and rectify cable fault

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

1.2 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potentialhazards on worksite

1.3 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.4 Establish type of cable and nature of fault from client for cable system

1.5 Select suitable testing tools and equipment and personal protective equipment to meet required industry standards

2. Locate and diagnose cable fault

2.1 Conduct appropriate test following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements to identify type of cable fault

2.2 Isolate fault progressively to remove likely variables from assessment

2.3 Locate cable or cable termination equipment fault without undue interruptions to client activity in shortest possible time

2.4 Notify client of findings

3. Rectify fault

3.1 Present client with options to rectify fault

3.2 Advise client of costs of any repair not covered by service agreement

3.3 Conduct fault rectification, if client agrees, in a manner that is safe for repair team and client

3.4 Escalate any unresolved faults to other parties for resolution if required

4. Complete documentation and clean up worksite

4.1 Advise client of successful fault clearance and obtain sign off

4.2 Complete all records

4.3 Complete reports to justify fault diagnosis and rectification methodology if required

4.4 Remove all waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements

4.5 Restore any changes made to worksite during fault repair to client’s satisfaction

Evidence of the ability to:

identify different faults using checks, tests and fault-finding methodology

determine and rank likely causes of fault

provide the client with solutions for rectifying faults

rectify the faults

escalate unresolved faults to other parties for resolution

comply with all related health and safety 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:

describe the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) competency requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

recognise the features and operating requirements of test equipment

describe how to operate equipment according to a test specification

state the legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

identify the manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of testing instruments

describe the specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

select the test methods and identify the test performance requirements

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:

sites where cable system tests may be conducted

fault-finding equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on cable system testing and fault-finding activities.

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 to locate and rectify cable fault

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

1.2 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potentialhazards on worksite

1.3 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.4 Establish type of cable and nature of fault from client for cable system

1.5 Select suitable testing tools and equipment and personal protective equipment to meet required industry standards

2. Locate and diagnose cable fault

2.1 Conduct appropriate test following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements to identify type of cable fault

2.2 Isolate fault progressively to remove likely variables from assessment

2.3 Locate cable or cable termination equipment fault without undue interruptions to client activity in shortest possible time

2.4 Notify client of findings

3. Rectify fault

3.1 Present client with options to rectify fault

3.2 Advise client of costs of any repair not covered by service agreement

3.3 Conduct fault rectification, if client agrees, in a manner that is safe for repair team and client

3.4 Escalate any unresolved faults to other parties for resolution if required

4. Complete documentation and clean up worksite

4.1 Advise client of successful fault clearance and obtain sign off

4.2 Complete all records

4.3 Complete reports to justify fault diagnosis and rectification methodology if required

4.4 Remove all waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements

4.5 Restore any changes made to worksite during fault repair to client’s satisfaction

Evidence of the ability to:

identify different faults using checks, tests and fault-finding methodology

determine and rank likely causes of fault

provide the client with solutions for rectifying faults

rectify the faults

escalate unresolved faults to other parties for resolution

comply with all related health and safety 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:

describe the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) competency requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

recognise the features and operating requirements of test equipment

describe how to operate equipment according to a test specification

state the legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

identify the manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of testing instruments

describe the specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

select the test methods and identify the test performance requirements

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:

sites where cable system tests may be conducted

fault-finding equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on cable system testing and fault-finding activities.

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 
Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potentialhazards on worksite 
Arrange access to site according to required procedure 
Establish type of cable and nature of fault from client for cable system 
Select suitable testing tools and equipment and personal protective equipment to meet required industry standards 
Conduct appropriate test following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements to identify type of cable fault 
Isolate fault progressively to remove likely variables from assessment 
Locate cable or cable termination equipment fault without undue interruptions to client activity in shortest possible time 
Notify client of findings 
Present client with options to rectify fault 
Advise client of costs of any repair not covered by service agreement 
Conduct fault rectification, if client agrees, in a manner that is safe for repair team and client 
Escalate any unresolved faults to other parties for resolution if required 
Advise client of successful fault clearance and obtain sign off 
Complete all records 
Complete reports to justify fault diagnosis and rectification methodology if required 
Remove all waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements 
Restore any changes made to worksite during fault repair to client’s satisfaction 

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