Assessor Resource
ICTCBL3240B
Install ribbon fibre cable in the FTTX distribution network
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
The unit applies to optical fibre cable installers and splicers deploying broadband access networks using optical technologies. They combine technical skills with specific work health and safety skills to work safely on ribbon fibre.
This unit is written in the context of the technology used for the NBN and may be adapted to suit other situations using ribbon fibre cable.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install ribbon cable in the fibre access node (FAN) site and also distribution, local and access underground enclosure joints. Cables range from 12 fibre to 576 fibre cables.
For splicing and terminating of optical fibre, the following unit of competency should be completed based on the needs of the work environment: ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers.
For more comprehensive safe work practices on optical installations, particularly on live fibre, the following unit of competency should be completed based on the needs of the work environment: ICTBWN3100B Work safely with live fibre to test and commission a fibre to the x installation.
Network owner specifications will apply to this work and should be checked and confirmed before undertaking work on National Broadband Network (NBN) sites.
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