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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective technical solutions

communication skills to

liaise with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors

literacy skills to

document technical requirements and procedures

interpret technical specifications and related documentation

numeracy skills to calculate budget requirements and limitations

planning and organisation skills to

make site access and equipment delivery arrangements

set out project requirements and priorities

problem solving skills to account for unexpected variations to requirements

technical skills to

perform cabling and terminating work

use hand tools to

affix supports cable trays and racks to surfaces

assemble infrastructure

work with construction materials

Required knowledge

cabling types connectors and cabling structures

common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment

connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

current legislation relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services

environmental impacts including options for green ICT installations

network topologies interface and interconnect solutions

OHS requirements for

confined spaces

electrical safety

materials handling

physical hazards

overview knowledge of network and transmission equipment

understanding of power requirements and electrical safety

warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees

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

identify potential earthing locations cable routes cables trays data cabinets telecommunication enclosures distributors

build metal superstructure

install protective earth and functional earth installations

install power infrastructure

supervise DC power distribution

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site where installation of supporting infrastructure may be conducted

use of plant tools and equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work activities

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate building metal superstructure to house equipment

direct observation of the candidate installing protective earth and functional earth installations

review of installation activity schedule prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation issues types of systems and applications

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLB Install terminate and certify structured cabling installation

ICTCBL3009B Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation

ICTCBLB Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises

ICTCBL3010B Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises.

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.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:	appropriate licences: crane forklift winch AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1 AS/ACIF S008:2006 AS/ACIF S009:2006 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 Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes cabling security codes and regulations Environmental Protection Acts OHS Acts.
Customer may be:	architect asset manager builder nominated representative project manager service provider.
Site survey may include:	cable tunnels equipment bays floor layout floor loadings lighting preparation area roof structures ventilation wall structures.
Infrastructure may include:	air conditioning requirements alarm panels cable entries distribution frames duct and cable trays equipment racks power supplies radio structure.
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.
Materials supplies may include:	back shelf cards cable racks cable trays, nuts and bolts distribution frames or blocks earth terminal and rod frames and cabinets insulation blocks iron support structures jumper wire lacing, twine and cable ties patch panels termination blocks.
Safety equipment may include:	electrical isolators EWP harnesses manual lifters personal protective equipment: acid proof clothing earmuffs face masks gloves head protection kneepads safety boots safety glasses safety barriers.
Resources may include:	finance labour materials tools and test equipment vehicles.
Tools and test equipment may include:	tools: anti-static wrist strap PC board or subrack removal tool pliers power drill screwdrivers sockets soldering iron spanners test equipment: anti static testers cable testers displacement tools humidity and temperature testers insulation tester load testers multimeter optical fibre power meter oscilloscope tong meter volt meters.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:	decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement identifying other services, including power and gas safety equipment: flashing lights gas and other hazard detection equipment safety barriers trench guards warning signs and tapes witches hats safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of: asbestos chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms special access requirements suitable light and ventilation environmental considerations: clean-up protection stormwater protection waste management.
Power distribution work may include:	240 V rectifier panels backup motor generator set certifying electrical installation installation of power distribution panel and cables termination and connection of power cables to equipment testing of electrical cabling.
Qualified personnel may include:	electrical contractor internal electrician power company staff.
Labels and designations may include:	cabinets cables distribution panels racks vendor labels.