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ICTCBL401
Prepare design drawings and specification for a cable installation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare design drawings and specification for indoor or outdoor, domestic, commercial or industrial cable installations for communications applications compliant with appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards.

It applies to technical staff who prepare design drawings and specifications for digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia cable communication installations on a client's premises.

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. Gather information on existing and proposed installation

1.1 Confirm cable installation requirements with client

1.2 Inspect site to confirm building plans where possible

1.3 Review existing cable plans and drawings

2. Determine installation options

2.1 Assess available installation options against client requirements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

2.2 Establish and assess cost of options against client’s budget

2.3 Select most suitable option based on function and cost considerations, and present to client

3. Prepare suitable drawings

3.1 Prepare clear and accurate cable installation drawings indicating proposed outlets and services

3.2 Provide drawings to relevant parties and file copies for later reference according to company policies

4. Prepare cabling specifications

4.1 Prepare detailed cabling specifications for cabling system

4.2 Prepare accurate costing from detailed specification, including equipment and material required

5. Verify specifications with client

5.1 Verify prepared documentation with client

5.2 Obtain authorisation and sign off from client to proceed according to company policy

Evidence of the ability to:

determine installation requirements and options

produce schematic and floor plan drawings based on design parameters

produce specifications based on design drawings

verify design drawings and specifications with client

produce a costing of the design and specifications.

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:

recognise and apply the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulation requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules in the design

recognise and apply legislation, codes of practice and other formal resources that impact on the design

recognise and apply industry recognised drafting principles and standards

identify key features and operating requirements of resources and equipment required for the client cable installation

identify and include the manufacturer’s performance specifications for equipment and consumables in the design

assess health and safety requirements relating to the design.

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 installation may be conducted

equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulations, company policies and cabling specifications that impact on cable installation 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. Gather information on existing and proposed installation

1.1 Confirm cable installation requirements with client

1.2 Inspect site to confirm building plans where possible

1.3 Review existing cable plans and drawings

2. Determine installation options

2.1 Assess available installation options against client requirements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

2.2 Establish and assess cost of options against client’s budget

2.3 Select most suitable option based on function and cost considerations, and present to client

3. Prepare suitable drawings

3.1 Prepare clear and accurate cable installation drawings indicating proposed outlets and services

3.2 Provide drawings to relevant parties and file copies for later reference according to company policies

4. Prepare cabling specifications

4.1 Prepare detailed cabling specifications for cabling system

4.2 Prepare accurate costing from detailed specification, including equipment and material required

5. Verify specifications with client

5.1 Verify prepared documentation with client

5.2 Obtain authorisation and sign off from client to proceed according to company policy

Evidence of the ability to:

determine installation requirements and options

produce schematic and floor plan drawings based on design parameters

produce specifications based on design drawings

verify design drawings and specifications with client

produce a costing of the design and specifications.

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:

recognise and apply the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulation requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules in the design

recognise and apply legislation, codes of practice and other formal resources that impact on the design

recognise and apply industry recognised drafting principles and standards

identify key features and operating requirements of resources and equipment required for the client cable installation

identify and include the manufacturer’s performance specifications for equipment and consumables in the design

assess health and safety requirements relating to the design.

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 installation may be conducted

equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulations, company policies and cabling specifications that impact on cable installation 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
Confirm cable installation requirements with client 
Inspect site to confirm building plans where possible 
Review existing cable plans and drawings 
Assess available installation options against client requirements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Establish and assess cost of options against client’s budget 
Select most suitable option based on function and cost considerations, and present to client 
Prepare clear and accurate cable installation drawings indicating proposed outlets and services 
Provide drawings to relevant parties and file copies for later reference according to company policies 
Prepare detailed cabling specifications for cabling system 
Prepare accurate costing from detailed specification, including equipment and material required 
Verify prepared documentation with client 
Obtain authorisation and sign off from client to proceed according to company policy 

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