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

ICTCBL207 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Haul underground cable

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTCBL207 - Haul underground cable
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to haul underground cable for maintenance, new installations or upgrades in access networks or client premises. It applies to individuals who work in technical roles involving installation and recovery of cables, including multi-pair, coaxial and optical fibre for domestic, commercial or industrial situations.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 must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – cabling field of work and include access to:

sites where installation of underground cable may be conducted

installation equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on cable installation 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: Prepare for safe underground cable hauling
  • Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
  • Confirm hauling location of proposed cable according to appropriate plan specifications obtained from authorised personnel
  • Obtain information on proposed locations of other services from relevant authorities
  • Set up tools and equipment required for safe work practice according to enterprise guidelines
  • Check for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
       
Element: Haul cable
  • Handle existing cables in manner that avoids cable damage
  • Use roping techniques to prove that conduit is clear for hauling
  • Attach cable to rope and haul cable into and out of pits and manholes, ensuring no sheath damage
  • Lubricate cable and haul at correct tension, maintaining smooth passage between dispenser and hauler
  • Maintain cable and services separations in parallel runs and crossovers to meet manufacturer’s and regulation requirements
  • Maintain sufficient cable length allowance for jointing and ensure cable is laid up and bent within bending radius tolerance for cable materials in underground enclosure
  • Seal cables according to enterprise requirements to ensure no sheath damage
  • Tag cable for future identification
       
Element: Complete works on site
  • Record any approved alteration to original design using correct symbols and return to appropriate personnel
  • Complete and sign reports, where required, according to enterprise policy
  • Reinstate site to client’s satisfaction and dispose of wastes in environmentally safe manner
  • Notify appropriate personnel 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Prepare for safe underground cable hauling

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite

1.4 Confirm hauling location of proposed cable according to appropriate plan specifications obtained from authorised personnel

1.5 Obtain information on proposed locations of other services from relevant authorities

1.6 Set up tools and equipment required for safe work practice according to enterprise guidelines

1.7 Check for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

2 Haul cable

2.1 Handle existing cables in manner that avoids cable damage

2.2 Use roping techniques to prove that conduit is clear for hauling

2.3 Attach cable to rope and haul cable into and out of pits and manholes, ensuring no sheath damage

2.4 Lubricate cable and haul at correct tension, maintaining smooth passage between dispenser and hauler

2.5 Maintain cable and services separations in parallel runs and crossovers to meet manufacturer’s and regulation requirements

2.6 Maintain sufficient cable length allowance for jointing and ensure cable is laid up and bent within bending radius tolerance for cable materials in underground enclosure

2.7 Seal cables according to enterprise requirements to ensure no sheath damage

2.8 Tag cable for future identification

3 Complete works on site

3.1 Record any approved alteration to original design using correct symbols and return to appropriate personnel

3.2 Complete and sign reports, where required, according to enterprise policy

3.3 Reinstate site to client’s satisfaction and dispose of wastes in environmentally safe manner

3.4 Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

haul cable applying related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices

use cable dispensing equipment

use specialised hand or power tools and equipment for hauling cable safely

read and interpret drawings.

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

describe features and operating requirements of test equipment

list information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

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

state manufacturer’s recommendations for correct hauling of optical fibre cables

clarify safety precautions when working with laser based systems

discuss specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

explain test methods and performance requirements

discuss typical issues and challenges that occur on site.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Prepare for safe underground cable hauling

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite

1.4 Confirm hauling location of proposed cable according to appropriate plan specifications obtained from authorised personnel

1.5 Obtain information on proposed locations of other services from relevant authorities

1.6 Set up tools and equipment required for safe work practice according to enterprise guidelines

1.7 Check for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

2 Haul cable

2.1 Handle existing cables in manner that avoids cable damage

2.2 Use roping techniques to prove that conduit is clear for hauling

2.3 Attach cable to rope and haul cable into and out of pits and manholes, ensuring no sheath damage

2.4 Lubricate cable and haul at correct tension, maintaining smooth passage between dispenser and hauler

2.5 Maintain cable and services separations in parallel runs and crossovers to meet manufacturer’s and regulation requirements

2.6 Maintain sufficient cable length allowance for jointing and ensure cable is laid up and bent within bending radius tolerance for cable materials in underground enclosure

2.7 Seal cables according to enterprise requirements to ensure no sheath damage

2.8 Tag cable for future identification

3 Complete works on site

3.1 Record any approved alteration to original design using correct symbols and return to appropriate personnel

3.2 Complete and sign reports, where required, according to enterprise policy

3.3 Reinstate site to client’s satisfaction and dispose of wastes in environmentally safe manner

3.4 Notify appropriate personnel 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
Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Arrange access to site according to required procedure 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite 
Confirm hauling location of proposed cable according to appropriate plan specifications obtained from authorised personnel 
Obtain information on proposed locations of other services from relevant authorities 
Set up tools and equipment required for safe work practice according to enterprise guidelines 
Check for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 
Handle existing cables in manner that avoids cable damage 
Use roping techniques to prove that conduit is clear for hauling 
Attach cable to rope and haul cable into and out of pits and manholes, ensuring no sheath damage 
Lubricate cable and haul at correct tension, maintaining smooth passage between dispenser and hauler 
Maintain cable and services separations in parallel runs and crossovers to meet manufacturer’s and regulation requirements 
Maintain sufficient cable length allowance for jointing and ensure cable is laid up and bent within bending radius tolerance for cable materials in underground enclosure 
Seal cables according to enterprise requirements to ensure no sheath damage 
Tag cable for future identification 
Record any approved alteration to original design using correct symbols and return to appropriate personnel 
Complete and sign reports, where required, according to enterprise policy 
Reinstate site to client’s satisfaction and dispose of wastes in environmentally safe manner 
Notify appropriate personnel and obtain sign off 

Forms

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