Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for cable modification and cut over
- Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work
- Scope the work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
- Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the worksite
- Determine cable route and type of cable from project plan and identify and avoid other services
- Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
- Prepare an implementation plan with cut over tasks based on identified nature of job and seek customer approval
- Notify customer and network carrier of proposed cut over details and proposed disruption to services
- Undertake additional preparatory non-jointing work, as required, according to enterprise guidelines and site conditions
- Select labour support required according to cut over tasks and available skills
- Select technical equipment for cut over to suit materials being used, cable type and joint enclosure
- Joint and cut over cable
- Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for the given work
- Joint cable according to sequencing plan, materials, joint type, location, and enterprise and manufacturer's guidelines
- Test cable for performance and rectify any faults relating to the cut over according to location, materials available, and industry practise
- Seal all joints according to the cable type, location, and enterprise and manufacturer's guidelines
- Complete project documentation
- Record test results for future reference and complete reports on cut over installation and design amendments to reflect existing cable layout according to enterprise requirements
- Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
- Restore site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction
- Notify appropriate personnel completion of cut over and obtain sign off