Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for cable modification and cutover
- Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for given work
- Scope 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 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 implementation plan with cutover tasks based on identified nature of job and seek client approval
- Notify client and network carrier of proposed cutover 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 cutover tasks and available skills
- Select technical equipment for cutover to suit materials being used, cable type and joint enclosure
- Joint and cutover cable
- Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for 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 cutover according to location, materials available and industry practice
- Seal all joints according to cable type, location, and enterprise and manufacturer’s guidelines
- Complete project documentation
- Record test results for future reference, complete reports on cutover installation and design amendments to reflect existing cable layout according to enterprise requirements
- Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
- Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction
- Notify appropriate personnel completion of cutover and obtain sign off