Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to lay and connect cabling for direct access to telecommunication services
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.
- Health and safety risks are identified and established risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Remote power feeding is identified and established risk control measures prepared.
- The nature and location of the work is determined from documentation or discussions with appropriate person(s) to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
- Cable routes are planned within the constraints of the building structure, significants and regulations.
- Earthing requirements are determined with consideration of existing earthing arrangements, where applicable and of cable system earth upper and lower resistance limitations.
- Advice is sought from appropriate persons to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
- Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established routines and procedures.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Lay and connect cabling for direct access to telecommunication services
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Installed support structure is checked to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and general operation.
- Sufficient excess is allowed at cable ends to facilitate termination.
- Telecommunication outlet ends of cable are uniquely labelled to match identifier at originating location.
- Cable is placed and secured to maintain safety and interference segregation in accordance with legislative and industry standards.
- Cable ties not tightened to the point of causing cable sheath damage or transmission impairment are trimmed flush to prevent risk of personal damage.
- Cables installed as catenaries or supported by catenaries in external environment shall meet minimum above ground clearances and clearances from hazardous electrical services as per AS/ACIF S009.
- Cables installed underground shall meet minimum depth of cover and segregation from hazardous electrical and other services as per AS/ACIF S009.
- Over-voltage protection devices are fitted to all cable pairs, where required, to suppress voltage surges with the devices protectively earthed. In accordance with AS/ACIF S009.
- TRC/CES/Earth wire insulation is protected against damage and TRC/CES and protective earths segregated in accordance with relevant industry and legislative standards AS/ACIF S009.
- Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.
- Cabling is installed efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services.
- Routine quality checks are carried out to ensure cabling complies with requirements.
- Terminate and test cables and earth wires.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Cable sheath removed to allow for correct termination length and without damage to underlying conductors and their insulation.
- Network termination device is installed in accordance to manufacturer specifications and cable pairs neatly and sequentially fanned for termination.
- Conductors are terminated in accordance with recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in the manufacturer specified manner.
- Cable shield (if applicable) is earthed to manufacturer specifications and relevant industry codes of practice including AS/ACIF S009.
- Visual inspection is undertaken to confirm termination colour code sequence has been followed prior to end-to-end testing of wire and pair termination integrity.
- Cable pairs are tested and clearly labelled to provide an accurate identification in accordance with requirements.
- TRC/CES /Earth wires are terminated with connectors recommended by manufacturers in accordance with relevant industry codes of practice including AS/ACIF S009.
- TRC/CES /Earth wire continuity is maintained through out and interface requirements with electrical systems are observed.
- TRC/CES /Earthing installation is tested for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance as per relevant industry standards including AS/ACIF S009.
- Compatibility of alterations with existing systems is confirmed and new work tested both in isolation and when integrated with existing systems.
- Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.
- Cabling is terminated efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services.
- Routine quality checks are carried out and defects rectified to ensure cabling comply with requirements.
- Complete cabling work, records and reporting.