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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for cable installation
   • Prepare for given work according to industry standards
   • Arrange access to site according to required procedure
   • Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards and safety constraints on worksite
   • Obtain cable installation plan and set up installation equipment according to manufacturer’s requirements
   • Select suitable protective clothing, tools and equipment, and safety equipment, and confirm support structures are safe
2. Install aerial cable lead-in
   • Identify and use safe support structures
   • Select type of cable bearer and determine need for separate catenary wire installation
   • Secure catenary wire or bearer wire permanently to support structure using aerial fixing devices, and adjust tension to meet relevant height and minimum sag requirements to required specifications
   • Secure cable safely to catenary wire, leaving cable loop on support structure
   • Terminate cable in client enclosure and aerial enclosure
3. Install underground cable lead-in
   • Run push rod through pipe and attach cable for hauling
   • Haul cable using lubricant, cable slippers or rollers to ensure no sheath damage when hauling at correct tension into and out of enclosures
   • Provide sufficient cable allowance in enclosures for jointing and maintenance requirements
   • Terminate cable in client enclosure and pit enclosure
4. Seal and secure cable
   • Seal cable ends to prevent ingress of foreign material
   • Secure cable loop on support structure to minimise damage to conductors
   • Weather seal building entry points where appropriate
   • Fit over voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
5. Complete tasks on site
   • Record any approved alteration to original design and return to appropriate personnel
   • Complete appropriate records and sign reports where required according to enterprise policy
   • Restore site to original condition and dispose of waste in environmentally safe manner
   • Notify client and obtain sign off

Performance Evidence

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

haul, secure and seal cables

perform visual inspection to identify safe support structures from pole status markings

terminate cables at the client and network ends of aerial and underground installations

complete and provide a report documenting the installation and test results to client

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:

identify the features and operating requirements of testing equipment

identify and apply industry standards and codes of practice for cabling

identify common types of cable used in telecommunications

identify and describe manufacturer’s requirements for selection and safe operation of tools and equipment

identify workplace procedures reflecting the requirements of legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

identify specific WHS hazards and safety requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

list and describe the safety equipment, both personal and worksite related, required for safe work practices

describe the issues relating to the safe use of support structures

identify the appropriate fixing devices used in cable lead-in work

describe termination methods and performance requirements

identify typical issues and challenges that occur on site

identify and explain the purpose of appropriate records and documentation required for work activity.

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