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Elements and Performance Criteria

Gather information on existing and proposed installation
Determine installation options
Prepare suitable drawings
- Prepare clear and accurate cable installation drawings indicating proposed outlets and services
- Provide drawings to relevant parties and file copies for later reference according to company policies
Prepare cabling specifications
- Prepare detailed cabling specifications for the cabling system
- Prepare accurate costing from detailed specification, including equipment and material required
Verify specifications with customer
- Verify prepared documentation with customer
- Obtain authorisation and sign off from the customer to proceed according to company policy

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to read and interpret drawings related to

cable coding system and identifiers

frame locations

outlet location

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

prepare accurate costing

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

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

technical skills to prepare design drawings and specification

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

features and operating requirements of test equipment

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

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific occupational health and safety OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

Evidence Required

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

determine installation options

produce amended schematic and floor plan drawings

produce amended specifications

verify specifications with customer

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where cable installation may be conducted

use of equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulations company policies and cabling specifications that impact on cable installation 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

review of a handson project completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation options

direct observation of the candidate assessing installation requirements

review of design drawings and specification for a cable installation including costings prepared by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLB Schedule and supply cabling installation

ICTCBL4004B Schedule and supply cabling installation.

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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Plans and drawings may include:	design drawings covering: floor plan drawings schematic floor plan drawings which may be formal or informal, and may include: box locations cable routes frame location location and entry points of risers location of existing cabling service delivery points support systems schematic drawings which may be formal or informal, and may include: box input and output frame capacities frame locations proposed cable routes site locations other drawing terminology in use, including: cable plan reflected ceiling plans termination drawing specifications, which may include: capacity of cable estimated labour hours proprietary system requirements support requirements termination system type of cable volume of cable.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:	Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1 AS/NZS 3000:2007 AS/NZS 3080:2003 AS/NZS 3084:2003 AS/NZS 3085.1:2004 AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006 AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007 Australian building codes and regulations cabling security codes and regulations fire regulations industry drafting codes of practice mining legislation noise abatement and heritage legislation OHS technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Company policies may refer to:	industry standards including: appropriate AS and ACIF technical standards regulated or industry codes of practice relevant parties including: builders cablers contractor customer relevant regulatory authorities.
Cabling specifications may include:	capacity for future expansion contingencies during installation required services.
Cabling system may include:	cable compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements: underground aerial Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A unshielded twisted pairs (UTP) shielded twisted pairs (STP) ACMA-approved cabling products.