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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify termination system
  2. Set up suitable work area
  3. Plan frame/outlet layout
  4. Prepare cable for termination
  5. Terminate conductors
  6. Label and document pair location
  7. Clean up work site
  8. Manage Remote Power Feed

Required Skills

Required skills

Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context

Codes refer to the Skills and Knowledge Register in Volume of this Training Package that has detailed content guidelines for each code outlined

CA Cable Termination Products General

CA Cable Conductor Identification Codes

CA Cable Types

CI Communication

EL ACDC Basic Theory

OH Occupational Health and Safety

PS Read Plans and Specifications General

PS Cable Record Systems General

RE ACMA Licensing Standards Rules and Regulations

RE Australian Standards and Regulations

TE Basic Telephony

TO Hand and Power Tools

Required knowledge

The relevant required knowledge is articulated in the above guidelines contained in the Skills and Knowledge Register included in this Training Package

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

demonstration of a minimum of at least one manufacturers termination system at both frame and outlet locations and at least pair cable

ability to read and interpret cable drawings and plans for locations and terminations

accurate application of cable conductor identification codes

application of all related OHS requirements and work practices including protective clothing and personal safety items

safe use of general hand and power tools and general equipment normally related to these tasks

correct interpretation and application of related regulations andor industry codes

interpersonal skills related to clients employer supervisors work associates team members other contractors

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work See Range Statement and support from a competent supervisor or mentor

OR

A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines

Guidance information for assessment

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 underpinning knowledge

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.

Strategies to manage infrastructure

Appropriate separations, fastening techniques, correct use of cable trays and support systems

Cable termination

May occur at a frame or outlet location

Cable termination:

Is usually done individually

Termination systems:

May be manufacturers proprietary systems

Work site contaminants

Include: dust, water, paint, building debris, asbestos

Cable conductor identification codes

May be: colour coded, banded, numbered, lettered

Record

May be: record cards, record books, cable drawings, cable plans

Site access approval

May be verbal or written

Site security systems

May include: registered entry requirements, electronic surveillance, security clearance

Site requirements

May include: noise control, relationships with other customer activities, presentation, access and egress points

Customers specifications for support systems

May be found in: contract documents, cable plans and designs, specification schedules

Safe working practices

Includes the safe use and handling of: tools and equipment, materials, chemicals and work platforms

Work platforms

May be: ladders, scaffold, scissor lifts ('cherry pickers)

Tools

May be: hand or power and include manufacturers proprietary terminating tools

Manufacturers specifications

May be found in printed instruction leaflets or pre printed on materials or on product packaging

Industry standards

May include regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards

All cable used

Must be compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements (eg. for underground, aerial, Category 5 or like Category 6, 6A, 7 or 7A, UTP etc)

All cabling products other than cable must be:

ACMA approved

Remote Power Feed

Applies to telecommunications services which operate at above TNV (Telecommunications Network Voltage)

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

Include:

Technical Standards AS/ACIF S008:2006, AS/ACIF S009:2006

AS Communications Cabling Manaul (CCM) Volume 1

ACIF Standards and Codes

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

ISO Draft 11801 (International)

Cabling security codes and regulations