Required skills

analytical skills to interpret test equipment settings and readings

communication skills to liaise with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

literacy skills to interpret technical specifications and related documentation

planning and organisation skills to arrange site access and monitor own work

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

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to

correctly handle and connect test equipment

repair damage to cable networks

Required knowledge

cabling types connectors and cabling structures

connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment such as main distribution frame MDF or customer interface units CIU

customer premises equipment

electrical and optical properties to be measured

OHS considerations including

electrical safety and lifting hazards

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

warranties and service level agreement

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

maintain cables cable supports and enclosures

test and interpret results

undertake remedial action on damages

safely use specialised hand or power tools and equipment

apply regulations and standards related to the maintenance

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where maintenance of network cable may be conducted

use of equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on maintenance 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 visually inspecting cable infrastructure

direct observation of the candidate undertaking remedial action

review of reports completed by the candidate outlining test results maintenance activities and corrective action taken

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTWORA Supervise work site activities

ICTWOR3127A Supervise work site activities.

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 be:

Other services may include:

Plant, tools and safety equipment may include:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Visual inspections may include:

Cable infrastructure may include:

Remedial action may include:

Maintenance schedule may include: