Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTBWN303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTBWN303 - Install lead-in module and cable for fibre to the premises
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install a lead-in module and its associated cable for a fibre to the premises (FTTP) installation. Optical networks and FTTP are part of the strategies by service providers using wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) to deliver very high speed broadband capacity through the access network for the National Broadband Network (NBN) initiative.It applies to individuals with specialist technical skills who work in teams to provide either underground or aerial services in next generation networks (NGN) using emerging technologies.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – broadband and wireless networks field of work and include access to:

a fibre lead-in module, distribution pit, premises conduit and relevant optical network termination (ONT) unit

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Set up and prepare for installation
  • Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
  • Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
  • Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite
  • Determine type of lead-in module and cable from project plan and identify installation requirements using work instructions
  • Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work
  • Obtain lead-in module, visually inspect for lead-in module damage and replace if necessary
       
Element: Install lead-in module in enclosure
  • Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, and identify and avoid other services
  • Identify position in enclosure to secure module and install mounting bracket according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • Splice lead-in module tail to distribution joint
  • Attach lead-in module to mounting bracket and secure in position
       
Element: Install optical fibre lead-in cable to premises
  • Unpack and prepare lead-in cable according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • Haul optical fibre lead-in cable to premises, observing maximum strain on cable for underground installation
  • Coil excess cable length within enclosure
  • Install aerial lead-in using catenary and bearer wire to meet relevant height and minimum sag requirements
       
Element: Terminate lead-in cable at premises
  • Access optical network termination (ONT) unit to expose lead-in cable to retrieve fibre and connector
  • Clean ONT adapter and connector according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • Mate fibre connector with ONT adapter, ensuring free of contaminants
  • Route fibre cable within ONT and secure in position
  • Test operation of lead-in at ONT for optical power levels at designated operating WDM optical wavelength
  • Record connections, test results and park unused fibre leads for safety reasons according to organisational policy
       
Element: Clean up work site
  • Seal ONT and enclosure
  • Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements
  • Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set up and prepare for installation

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work

1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite

1.4 Determine type of lead-in module and cable from project plan and identify installation requirements using work instructions

1.5 Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently

1.6 Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work

1.7 Obtain lead-in module, visually inspect for lead-in module damage and replace if necessary

2. Install lead-in module in enclosure

2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, and identify and avoid other services

2.2 Identify position in enclosure to secure module and install mounting bracket according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.3 Splice lead-in module tail to distribution joint

2.4 Attach lead-in module to mounting bracket and secure in position

3. Install optical fibre lead-in cable to premises

3.1 Unpack and prepare lead-in cable according to manufacturer’s specifications

3.2 Haul optical fibre lead-in cable to premises, observing maximum strain on cable for underground installation

3.3 Coil excess cable length within enclosure

3.4 Install aerial lead-in using catenary and bearer wire to meet relevant height and minimum sag requirements

4. Terminate lead-in cable at premises

4.1 Access optical network termination (ONT) unit to expose lead-in cable to retrieve fibre and connector

4.2 Clean ONT adapter and connector according to manufacturer’s specifications

4.3 Mate fibre connector with ONT adapter, ensuring free of contaminants

4.4 Route fibre cable within ONT and secure in position

4.5 Test operation of lead-in at ONT for optical power levels at designated operating WDM optical wavelength

4.6 Record connections, test results and park unused fibre leads for safety reasons according to organisational policy

5. Clean up work site

5.1 Seal ONT and enclosure

5.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements

5.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

safely use optical power test equipment

accurately measure optical signals at TWO wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) wavelengths

install lead-in module in the enclosure for both an aerial and an underground installation

complete connection recording for both lead-ins

perform and test an optical fibre lead-in to a distribution joint.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline licence requirements for working at heights

identify the location and summarise the contents of relevant organisational policies and procedures

discuss personal safety issues

explain the propagation of light in optical communication systems

describe the role of transmitters and receivers in optical communication systems

identify the critical aspects of site engineering

explain specific WHS requirements relating to the handling of optical fibre and the use of laser light sources

explain WDM applications.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set up and prepare for installation

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work

1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite

1.4 Determine type of lead-in module and cable from project plan and identify installation requirements using work instructions

1.5 Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently

1.6 Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work

1.7 Obtain lead-in module, visually inspect for lead-in module damage and replace if necessary

2. Install lead-in module in enclosure

2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, and identify and avoid other services

2.2 Identify position in enclosure to secure module and install mounting bracket according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.3 Splice lead-in module tail to distribution joint

2.4 Attach lead-in module to mounting bracket and secure in position

3. Install optical fibre lead-in cable to premises

3.1 Unpack and prepare lead-in cable according to manufacturer’s specifications

3.2 Haul optical fibre lead-in cable to premises, observing maximum strain on cable for underground installation

3.3 Coil excess cable length within enclosure

3.4 Install aerial lead-in using catenary and bearer wire to meet relevant height and minimum sag requirements

4. Terminate lead-in cable at premises

4.1 Access optical network termination (ONT) unit to expose lead-in cable to retrieve fibre and connector

4.2 Clean ONT adapter and connector according to manufacturer’s specifications

4.3 Mate fibre connector with ONT adapter, ensuring free of contaminants

4.4 Route fibre cable within ONT and secure in position

4.5 Test operation of lead-in at ONT for optical power levels at designated operating WDM optical wavelength

4.6 Record connections, test results and park unused fibre leads for safety reasons according to organisational policy

5. Clean up work site

5.1 Seal ONT and enclosure

5.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements

5.3 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work 
Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements 
Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite 
Determine type of lead-in module and cable from project plan and identify installation requirements using work instructions 
Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 
Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for installation work 
Obtain lead-in module, visually inspect for lead-in module damage and replace if necessary 
Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, and identify and avoid other services 
Identify position in enclosure to secure module and install mounting bracket according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Splice lead-in module tail to distribution joint 
Attach lead-in module to mounting bracket and secure in position 
Unpack and prepare lead-in cable according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Haul optical fibre lead-in cable to premises, observing maximum strain on cable for underground installation 
Coil excess cable length within enclosure 
Install aerial lead-in using catenary and bearer wire to meet relevant height and minimum sag requirements 
Access optical network termination (ONT) unit to expose lead-in cable to retrieve fibre and connector 
Clean ONT adapter and connector according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Mate fibre connector with ONT adapter, ensuring free of contaminants 
Route fibre cable within ONT and secure in position 
Test operation of lead-in at ONT for optical power levels at designated operating WDM optical wavelength 
Record connections, test results and park unused fibre leads for safety reasons according to organisational policy 
Seal ONT and enclosure 
Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements 
Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off 

Forms

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