Required skills

communication skills to liaise with work associates supervisors team members and clients

literacy skills to interpret

technical documentation such as equipment manuals specifications and requirements for coaxial cable installation

relevant legislation codes regulations and standards

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

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and occupational health and safety OHS standards

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

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

technical skills to

read and interpret drawings related to

cable coding system and identifiers

cable layouts

frame locations

outlet location

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

features and operating requirements of testing equipment

information required to operate appropriate terminating and testing equipment according to specifications

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

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

termination 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

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

Evidence of the ability to

install at least one type of aerial cable and one type of underground cable including placing and securing cables on support structures and building faces for both internal and external locations to industry standards applying related OHS requirements and work practices

conduct and interpret test results and a minimum of three different leadin fault remediations

haul secure and seal cable

identify safe support structures from pole status markings visual inspection or approved testing procedures

terminate at least one pair one pair and one Ethernet leadin cables including accurate completion of installation records drawing alterations and compliance forms

provide report documenting the installation and test results to client

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where aerial and underground cable leadins may be conducted

use of equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

use of testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work 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

direct observation of the candidate terminating at least one pair one pair and one Ethernet leadin cables

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLA Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable.

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

Industry standards may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Hazards and constraints may include:

Cable may include:

Protective clothing may include:

Tools and equipment may be:

Safety equipment may include:

Confirm support structures are safe refers to:

Aerial fixing devices may include:

Appropriate records may include: