This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and installing and modifying performance data communication optical fibre cabling

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEFA Optical fibre cable installation and modification practices

Evidence shall show an understanding of optical fibre communication cable installation and modification practices applying safe working practices and relevant Standards Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Telecommunications Standards and Regulations

Telecommunications Wiring Rules ASACIF S or its replacement

Telecommunications Equipment Standards ASACIF S or its replacement

Cabling Provider Rules

T Risk Management Principles with respect to

laser and similar products

optical fibre products

low voltage and extra low voltage circuits

working in hazardous areas

T Optical Fibre Safety Laser

ASNZS Safety of laser products

ASNZS Safety of optical fibre communications systems OFCS

Nature of intense light outside of the visible light spectrum

Safety precautions to be employed when working with intense light sources

Laser classifications and their typical uses

T Optical Fibre Safety Hazards

Chemicals used in the installation and termination process including Isopropyl Alcohol Acetone Kerosene Mineral Turpentine and other solvents

Epoxy resins and other adhesives

Hot surface precautions

Disposal of hazardous materials including sharps syringes glass shards and the like

Working in confined spaces and at height

T Optical Theory

Electromagnetic Spectrum and the place of visible light infrared and ultra violet bands

Frequency of oscillation and the relationship to wavelength of light

Propagation speed and the refractive index

Reflection of light and refraction of light

T Optical Fibre Principles of Operation

Multi Mode Optical Fibres MMOF

Single Mode Optical Fibres SMOF

Advantages and applications

Refractive index and how it can be employed in optical fibres

Transmission path for laser energy within the optical fibre

Optical fibre performance and the mechanisms that may result in losses

Requirements of optical fibre cables as specified in current Standards

T Installation of Cables

Requirements of the standard ASACIF S or its replacement

ASNZS or its replacement

Installation requirements of cables by the manufacturer

Building Codes of Australia

Construction of domestic commercial and industrial buildings

Purpose and procedures for pretesting optical fibre cable prior to installation

Bending radii and hauling requirements

Cable supporting structures cable trays and catenaries

Types of securing devices and anchors

Safety precautions

T Terminating Fibre Cables

Precautions required for the use of solvents and cleaning agents

Safe handling and disposal of waste materials at the conclusion of termination

Safe handling of fibre cables that may carry laser light energy

Manual means of striping and cleaning optical fibre cables

Optical devices to safely examine optical fibre cables

Mechanical means to terminate or splice optical fibre cables

Termination devices and methods

Preparation and splicing techniques

Devices used to protect terminations and splices against mechanical damage

Colour individual fibre cables and tubes to ensure end to end integrity

T Testing optical fibre cables

ASNZS Telecommunications Installations

Concept of measurements in decibels

Loss measurements methods at different wavelengths of light

Setting up required equipment for accurate testing and the calibration of that equipment

Precautions employed to ensure accurate measurements

Operating principles and applications of an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer OTDR

Operating principles and applications of an visible light source and an optical light loss test set

Extraction and recording of test reports

Analyse and interpretation of test reports and corrective action

T Building Construction and the building codes

Building Codes of Australia

Construction of domestic commercial and industrial buildings

T Supporting structures and fixings

Types of cable supporting structures cable trays and catenaries

Types of securing devices for anchoring cable trays and catenaries

T Administration and management records

Completion Compliance Certificate TCA

Contractual obligations for the provision of test results and reports to customers

Requirements to keep and make available copies of test results of individual fibres

Requirements to record cable pathways and locations of coiled extra cable length for expansion or retermination

Requirements of labelling Frames Cabinets and outlets

Requirements of record keeping for cross connects and patches

How to plan records indicating history of faults or deficiencies attributed to the fibre cable to plan replacement or maintenance

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEE11 ’. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Install and modify performance data communication optical fibre cabling as described in and including

A

Reading and interpreting drawings related to cable layouts cable schedules and apparatus locations

B

Routing placing and securing cables to comply with requirements

C

Maintaining fire integrity

D

Preparing and terminating each type of cable to comply with requirements

E

Conducting cable performance test accurately

F

Identifying and rectifying anomalies

G

Completing the necessary documentation accurately

H

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Note

Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit

These should be used in the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to installing and modifying performance data communication optical fibre cabling

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this competency standard unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

For optimisation of training and assessment effort competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit

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Install and connect data and voice communication equipment