Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install and splice hard-line coaxial cable
- Confirm site access approval prior to site entry and comply with site security arrangements
- Read and interpret installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine job layout
- Locate and identify adjoining other services according to industry guidelines, and work health and safety (WHS) practices
- Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to industry guidelines
- Test relevant aerial metallic fittings for live voltage and respond according to industry guidelines
- Install equipotential bonding according to design
- Undertake approved alterations to design, as required, according to industry guidelines
- Select appropriate hard-line coaxial cable type according to installation requirements
- Select and obtain all materials required for cable termination including passive and active devices and connectors
- Verify placement and secure coaxial cable
- Use safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and WHS requirements
- Protect integrity of coaxial cable (sheath, shield and centre conductor) to ensure no loss of performance
- Form cable into position with sufficient lengths by using approved forming tools that allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications
- Follow installation design to install cable safely without damage to cable and ensure cable flow in pits and manholes is according to carrier standards and work instructions
- Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications
- Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties
- Use correct lashing machine and techniques to attach aerial cable to catenary wire
- Splice coaxial cable
- Terminate coaxial cable
- Prepare coaxial cable for termination, according to specifications, using appropriate tools
- Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and terminate according to industry standards
- Install network device chassis/housing in correct orientation according to design
- Prepare centre pins of cable and connector, and cut according to vendor specifications
- Terminate connectors to torque according to manufacturer recommendations to prevent RF leakage, and ensure seizure screws are tightened
- Seal all terminations according to industry specifications
- Complete installation operation
- Place cables in pit and/or mount on aerial strand according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident
- Attach fitted off device aerially or underground according to manufacturer specifications or work instructions
- Reinstate site, and remove waste and debris for disposal according to environmental requirements and maintain safe worksite conditions
- Complete installation administration