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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to alter services to existing cable system
  2. Alter cable system
  3. Restore and test cable system
  4. Complete records and clean up site

Required Skills

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 organising skills to organise and maintain equipment

problemsolving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

taskmanagement 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

manufacturer requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

Evidence Required

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 impacts 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

ICTCBLB Install customer cable support systems

ICTCBL2005B Install customer cable support systems

ICTCBLB Place and secure customer cable

ICTCBL2006B Place and secure customer cable

ICTCBLB Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

ICTCBL2008B Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

ICTCBLB Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

ICTCBL2012B Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

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

ICTCMP2022B 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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

System alteration may include:

additions

new extensions to services

removals

systems or application upgrades.

Existing cable system may include:

all metallic conductor cable types

Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A installations

terrestrial or satellite coaxial systems.

Hazards may include:

building debris

earth potential rise (EPR)

glass fibre

live power lines

manual handling

mud and water

natural gas and other gas build-up

needle stick injury

optical fibre cable that contains hazardous light

radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation

remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)

vermin.

Access to site may involve:

activities of tenants and other facility users

egress points

electronic surveillance

hours of access

noise control

presentation

registered entry requirements

relationships with other customer activities

security requirements

type of client activity.

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

identifying other services, including power and gas

need for decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

gloves:

plastic

rubber

leather

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safety harness

safety line

safe work practices, such as the safe use and handling of:

asbestos

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms

safety equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

special access requirements

suitable light and ventilation

environmental considerations:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Client system specifications may relate to:

contract documents

cable plans and designs

specification schedules.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

ACMA technical standard requirements for cabling:

underground

aerial

Category 5 6, 6A, 7 or 7A

unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

Australian building codes and regulations

cabling security codes and regulations

Environment Protection Acts

fire regulations

industry standards

manufacturer specifications

noise abatement regulations

OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006

use of ACMA-approved cabling products.