Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to test cables
- OHS policies and procedures for entering a work site are followed.
- Cable to be repaired is confirmed with appropriate personnel and the cable type is identified.
- Cable history test records are reviewed to identify potential issues and ascertain the viability of repair.
- Materials required for the repair are obtained in accordance with established procedures.
- Special tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the tests are obtained and checked for correct operation, safety and currency of calibration certification.
- Specify the extent of cable repair required
- OHS policies and procedures for inspecting and testing cables are followed.
- Cable testing devices are handled carefully and set up correctly prior to each test.
- Cables are inspected and tested to ascertain the viability of repairs or extent of repairs required.
- Viability or extent of the cable repair is determined from inspection/test results and cable repair history records.
- Specifications and instructions for the cable repair are documented in accordance with established procedures.
- Appropriate personnel are notified of the cable repair work required in accordance with established quality procedures.
- Test repaired cable
- OHS policies and procedures for testing cables are followed.
- Knowledge of cable design parameters and how they are tested/measured are applied to cable testing.
- Cable testing devices handled carefully and set up correctly prior to each test.
- Each test reading is taken accurately and recorded in accordance with established procedures.
- Actions in accordance with established procedures are taken to rectify any non-conformance shown by test results.
- Document cable tests
- OHS policies and procedures for completing cables tests are followed.
- Cable history test records are updated in accordance with established quality procedures.
- In accordance with established quality procedures appropriate personnel are notified of the completion of the work and provided with copies of the documents.