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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for jointing
   • Arrange access to site according to required procedures
   • Inform appropriate personnel of identifiedhazards on worksite
   • Organise tools, equipment and materials for given work
   • Review site plans and documentation
   • Select cable type and requirements for cable joint
2. Joint cable and test joint
   • Joint metallic cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer’s requirements and relevant industry standards
   • Perform relevant cable tests to ensure joint complies with site specifications, manufacturer’s specifications and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
   • Rectify any cable faults
   • Make visual inspection of joint to confirm soundness and completeness
3. Complete records and clean up site
   • Complete required records and notify customer
   • Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions
   • Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

organise resources and prepare for the task of jointing

joint at least one 20 pair (or greater) cable

test joint

interpret test results

rectify cable faults

check that the enclosure is properly sealed

comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise the current Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules, legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

describe features and operating requirements of test equipment

indicate information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

outline manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment

discuss specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

explain test methods and performance requirements

discuss typical issues and challenges that occur on site.

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