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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Organise cabling work activity
  2. Monitor work activity
  3. Complete records and obtain sign off

Required Skills

Required skills

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

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

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

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

basic telephony

cable installations

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific 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

organise schedule and communicate work

monitor work activity and reallocate as required to meet specifications OHS and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where monitoring may be conducted

use of tools materials and 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

review of a project supervised by the candidate

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation such as TCA form

direct observation of the candidate organising and monitoring a cabling project

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLB Install customer cable support systems

ICTCBL2005B Install customer cable support systems

ICTCBLB Place and secure customer cable

ICTCBL2006B Place and secure customer cable

ICTCBLB Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

ICTCBL2008B Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

ICTCBLB Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

ICTCBL2012B Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

ICTCBLB Alter services to existing cable system

ICTCBL2017B Alter services to existing cable system.

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.

Hazards may include:

building debris

earth potential rise (EPR):

event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages

glass fibre

live power lines

manual handling

mud and water

natural gas and other gas build up

needle stick injury

optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light

radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation

remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)

vermin.

Site plans and documentation may include:

information on:

access location

cable coding system and identifiers

cable plan.

Cable may include:

aerial

Category 5, 6, 6A, 7, or 7A

copper twisted pair including:

aerial

external

indoor

underground cabling

underground

unshielded twisted pairs (UTP).

Schedule and allocate work may refer to:

competency and capacity to complete work determined from:

observations

discussion

training records

demonstrations

estimates for time duration of work based on:

an assessment of condition

past experience with similar methods and sites.

Manage Remote Power Feed may relate to:

telecommunications services which operate at above TNV

need for identifying:

risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services

remote power feeding services in a range of commonly encountered circumstances inside customer premises.

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

identifying other services, including power and gas

need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

gloves:

plastic

rubber

leather

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safety harness

safety line

safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:

asbestos

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms

safety equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

special access requirements

suitable light and ventilation

environmental considerations:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Enterprise requirements may refer to:

budgets defining discretionary levels in relation to expenditure areas

specifications and other project documentation including:

building plans and area charts

client correspondence

copy of contract documentation

derived schedules or checklists.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards includes:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

ACMA technical standards

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

enterprise operating policy and procedures

OHS

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.