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ICTCBL206 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Alter services to existing cable system

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTCBL206 - Alter services to existing cable system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes skills and knowledge required to alter existing services to a voice or data cable system within a client's premises and use formal documentation procedures. It applies to technical staff who alter services to existing cable systems for indoor and outdoor installation within domestic, commercial or industrial installations of communications applications including digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.All client cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler. All cablers are required to register with an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar.
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 should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – cabling field of work and include access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

testing equipment currently used in industry

regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on alteration activities.

Note: Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume for recommended assessor details.

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: Prepare to alter services to existing cable system
  • Arrange access to site according to client instructions and required procedures
  • Survey site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system
  • Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
  • Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system
       
Element: Alter cable system
  • Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work and according to industry standards
  • Alter cabling system, conforming to client system specifications and according to industry standards and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
       
Element: Restore and test cable system
  • Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing cabling systems and client equipment
  • Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing cabling systems and client equipment
  • Rectify any cabling faults or escalate client equipment faults to authorised person
       
Element: Complete records and clean up site
  • Update plans and documents to show revised cabling systems accurately and clearly, or create new plans as appropriate
  • Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions
  • Reinstate site according to client and company requirements
  • Complete requisite Telecommunications Advice Form and sign off with client to record satisfaction
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to alter services to existing cable system

1.1 Arrange access to site according to client instructions and required procedures

1.2 Survey site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite

1.4 Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system

2. Alter cable system

2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work and according to industry standards

2.2 Alter cabling system, conforming to client system specifications and according to industry standards and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

3. Restore and test cable system

3.1 Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing cabling systems and client equipment

3.2 Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing cabling systems and client equipment

3.3 Rectify any cabling faults or escalate client equipment faults to authorised person

4. Complete records and clean up site

4.1 Update plans and documents to show revised cabling systems accurately and clearly, or create new plans as appropriate

4.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions

4.3 Reinstate site according to client and company requirements

4.4 Complete requisite Telecommunications Advice Form and sign off with client to record satisfaction

Evidence of the ability to:

determine alteration requirements and document specifications and cable plan

alter, restore and test cable system according to industry standards

rectify cable faults

complete documentation to industry and company standards

comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

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:

describe the relevance of Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

identify the relevant legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment

describe the information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

identify manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment

identify specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, test methods and performance requirements

describe test methods and performance requirements

describe typical cable systems

list the common types of alterations that can be expected for existing cable systems

identify typical issues, hazards, access difficulties and challenges that occur on site.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare to alter services to existing cable system

1.1 Arrange access to site according to client instructions and required procedures

1.2 Survey site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite

1.4 Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system

2. Alter cable system

2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work and according to industry standards

2.2 Alter cabling system, conforming to client system specifications and according to industry standards and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

3. Restore and test cable system

3.1 Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing cabling systems and client equipment

3.2 Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing cabling systems and client equipment

3.3 Rectify any cabling faults or escalate client equipment faults to authorised person

4. Complete records and clean up site

4.1 Update plans and documents to show revised cabling systems accurately and clearly, or create new plans as appropriate

4.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions

4.3 Reinstate site according to client and company requirements

4.4 Complete requisite Telecommunications Advice Form and sign off with client to record satisfaction

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Arrange access to site according to client instructions and required procedures 
Survey site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite 
Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system 
Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work and according to industry standards 
Alter cabling system, conforming to client system specifications and according to industry standards and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing cabling systems and client equipment 
Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing cabling systems and client equipment 
Rectify any cabling faults or escalate client equipment faults to authorised person 
Update plans and documents to show revised cabling systems accurately and clearly, or create new plans as appropriate 
Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 
Reinstate site according to client and company requirements 
Complete requisite Telecommunications Advice Form and sign off with client to record satisfaction 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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