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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to alter services to existing cable system
   • Arrange access to site according to client instructions and required procedures
   • Survey site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system
   • Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
   • Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system
2. Alter cable system
   • Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work and according to industry standards
   • Alter cabling system, conforming to client system specifications and according to industry standards and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
3. Restore and test cable system
   • Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing cabling systems and client equipment
   • Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing cabling systems and client equipment
   • Rectify any cabling faults or escalate client equipment faults to authorised person
4. Complete records and clean up site
   • Update plans and documents to show revised cabling systems accurately and clearly, or create new plans as appropriate
   • Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions
   • Reinstate site according to client and company requirements
   • Complete requisite Telecommunications Advice Form and sign off with client to record satisfaction

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

determine alteration requirements and document specifications and cable plan

alter, restore and test cable system according to industry standards

rectify cable faults

complete documentation to industry and company standards

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:

describe the relevance of Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

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

describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment

describe the information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

identify manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment

identify specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, test methods and performance requirements

describe test methods and performance requirements

describe typical cable systems

list the common types of alterations that can be expected for existing cable systems

identify typical issues, hazards, access difficulties and challenges that occur on site.

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