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Elements and Performance Criteria

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 Cabling Techniques for CAN CA Cable Systems and Products CI Communication EL ACDC Theory PR Problem Solving TE Basic Telephony TF Test Equipment TR LightLaser Theory

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

Identification of required test

Systematic sampling random sampling and random assessment of continuity

Use of at least six test devices which may include for example OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer multimeter proprietary devices oscillator and probe set insulation resistance tester pulse echo hand held cable testers signal level meter spectrum analyser signal generator on both metallic and optical fibre

Identification of at least six different faults to be addressed via the test which may include for example near end cross talk attenuation length balance noise levels pair assignment reversals short circuits open circuits insulation resistance reflection signal loss response times speed

Interpret test results for at least three different tests

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 relevant regulations and standards

Communicate test procedure and test interpretation effectively with customers work associates

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.
Testing	Can be conducted on:100% coverage, systematic samples, randomly, as part of fault identification or to assess continuity

Test clients	Can be: end user, supervisor, consultants or building owner

Client specifications, standards and quality assurance requirements may define test and documentation requirements	Tests can be: one or two directional, balanced or unbalanced

Test	May be: within a building, between sites or between a site and other customers equipment

Cable types	May include: copper (all categories), optical fibre, coaxial

Tests	May typically address the following items: near end cross talk, attenuation, length, balance, noise levels, pair assignment, reversals, short circuits, open circuits, insulation resistance, reflection, signal loss, expected response times, speed

Test devices	May include: TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer), OTDR (Optical TDR), multimeter, proprietary devices, oscillator and probe set, insulation resistance tester, pulse echo, hand held cable testers, signal level meter, spectrum analyser, signal generator

These factors	May impact on the operating environment: dirt, humidity, dust, temperature, magnetic radiation, vibration, radio frequency

Test results	May be documented: written on paper forms, record cards, direct to computer disks

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 Category 6, 6A, 7 or 7A, UTP etc)

All cabling products other than cable	Must be ACMA approved

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:	Technical Standards 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 ISO/IEC 15018:2005 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007 AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007 Occupational Health and Safety National Association of Testing Authorities requirements Cabling security codes and regulations

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ICTTC013D - Perform an accurate customer premises cable and system test

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Evidence Required

Range Statement