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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for jointing metallic conductor cable for access network
   • Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, regulations, codes, and standards
   • Arrange access to site according to required procedure
   • Inform appropriate personnel ofexisting and potential worksitehazards
   • Review siteplans and documentation
   • Select cable type and appropriate connectors for cable joint
   • Set uptools, equipment and materialsrequired for safe work practice
   • Obtain information about location of other services from relevant authorities
2. Joint metallic conductor cable for access network
   • Joint metallic cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
   • Ensure joint is sealed to industry specifications
   • Perform relevant cable tests to ensure joint complies with site specifications, manufacturer specifications, and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards
   • Rectify cable faults
   • Record cable tests and required modifications
   • Label and tag cable joint according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice
3. Protect and alarm cable
   • Pressurise cable and check for leakage
   • Reconnect alarms, as required, according to enterprise guidelines
   • Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements, to maintain safe worksite conditions
4. Complete records and clean-up site
   • Complete required records including alterations and notify customer
   • Clean-up and reinstate site according to customer and company requirements
   • Present all records to appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off