List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare and set up for cable test | 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite 1.4 Determine type of cable bearer and cable route from project plan and identify test requirements using work instructions 1.5 Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 1.6 Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for testing work 1.7 Determine need for outage, extent, location and timing, if required, and negotiate with appropriate personnel 1.8 Select and set up suitable test equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications for cable tests to be performed to ensure relevance of test data 1.9 Ensure equipment calibration certification is current to reduce possibility of unreliable test data and ensure traceability |
2. Perform cable tests | 2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, and identify and avoid other services 2.2 Determine and record cable parameters for consideration in assessment of performance 2.3 Conduct performance tests as required by both equipment and enterprise specification for specific cable type and purpose |
3. Interpret test results and determine action | 3.1 Record test results for evaluation and compare against manufacturer’s and site specifications 3.2 Analyse test results and evaluate cable performance with consideration of recorded cable parameters 3.3 Diagnose problems to determine cable faults and make arrangements for repairs or modifications 3.4 Retest faulty cable after faults have been rectified |
4. Document test results and clean up site | 4.1 Produce evaluated test results according to enterprise guidelines and without delay to ensure test results remain current 4.2 Update site and installation files to ensure traceability of information on system performance is maintained 4.3 Archive test record details for life of cable according to enterprise guidelines 4.4 Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements 4.5 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off |
Evidence of the ability to:
perform tests on cable bearers
use a range of tests
interpret test results
rectify a range of faults
report on the completed tests
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 features, operation and specifications of test equipment
identify a range of tests performed on cable bearers
describe codes of practice and standard procedures that apply to cable bearers
list common cable bearer faults and describe how to rectify them
specify health and safety requirements relating to use and operation of test equipment
outline the components of reports and identify the reasons for other documentation required when conducting tests.
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 testing may be conducted
cabling and equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on testing cable bearers.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.