Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate test results

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals and specifications

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to

organise and maintain equipment

scope work and develop implementation plan for cut over project

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 OHS standards

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

technology skills to

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

cabling types connectors and cabling structures

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

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

overview knowledge of customer premises equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements including features and operating requirements of test equipment

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

warranties and service level agreements SLAs

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

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

prepare for cut over

rearrange cable

conduct tests to determine success of cut over

interpret results and rectify faults occurring as a result of cut over

apply regulations and standards related to the cable rearrangement

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

systems and equipment involving cut over

use of installation 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

direct observation of the candidate performing cut over into an existing cabling installation

review of plans and reports completed by the candidate outlining system and equipment cut over and test results

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning types of systems and issues associated with cut over

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLA Install a telecommunications service to a building

ICTCBL2068A Install a telecommunications service to a building

ICTCBLA Cut over new systems and equipment on customer premises

ICTCBL3052A Cut over new systems and equipment on customer premises.

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

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Appropriate personnel may be:

Safety hazards may refer to:

Cable may include:

Other services may include:

Plant, tools and safety equipment may include:

Cut over tasks may include:

Cut over details may include:

Disruptiontoservices may include:

Additional preparatory non-jointing work may include:

Technical equipment for cut over may include:

Joint enclosure may include:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Seal all joints may provide: