Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals specifications and service orders

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

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

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions test methods and performance requirements

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

estimate requirements and document specifications and cable plan for alteration

alter restore and test cable system according to industry standards

rectify faults

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessments must ensure

sites on which alterations to existing cable system may be conducted

use of testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on alteration activities

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

review of a handson project completed by the candidate

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation such as TCA form

direct observation of the candidate altering services to an existing cable system

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTCBLA Install customer cable support systems

ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems

ICTCBLA Place and secure customer cable

ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable

ICTCBLA Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

ICTCBLA Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

ICTCBL2012A Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

ICTCMPA Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards

ICTCMP2022A Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

System alteration may include:

Existing cable system may include:

Hazards may include:

Access to site may involve:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Client system specifications may relate to:

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include: