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

ICTCBL208 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTCBL208 - Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to splice and terminate optical fibre cable within an optical telecommunications transmission environment for new installations or upgrades of an optical backbone or access network, to achieve greater bandwidth and capacity required by emerging technology convergence for next generation networks (NGN).It applies to technical staff who splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects for commercial or industrial fibre to the premises (FTTP) non-mechanical splicing installations.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

sites where splicing and termination of optical fibre cable may be conducted

optical fibre testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on optical fibre 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 splicing
  • Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices
  • Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
  • Locate other services from relevant authorities according to enterprise guidelines and safe practices
  • Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following WHS and environmental requirements
  • Obtain approval for alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines
       
Element: Check existing optical fibre cable
  • Verify that cable was installed according to installation plan and visually inspect cable for signs of sheath damage
  • Maintain minimum bend ratios according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent cable damage and signal degradation
  • Secure cable according to safe industry practice to avoid cable and sheath damage
       
Element: Splice optical fibre cable
  • Verify fibre is not live using appropriate equipment to maintain safe working practice and ensure correct fibre has been identified
  • Prepare cable end to expose optical fibres according to splicing method and manufacturer’s specifications
  • Prepare and splice fibres using safe industry practice according to enterprise specifications
  • Test splice joint to manufacturer’s and design requirements
       
Element: Terminate optical fibre cable
  • Select connector unit to suit terminating frame according to design specifications
  • Terminate cable using type of termination specified in plan and according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • Test termination for transmission loss and strength, and re-terminate if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications
  • Install protection devices on connectors to protect from exposure and contaminants
  • Label and lay up cables in enclosure according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise guidelines
       
Element: Finish job and report
  • Remove waste and reinstate site according to enterprise guidelines
  • Prepare reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to enterprise policy
  • Notify appropriate personnel of work 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for splicing

1.1 Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices

1.2 Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite

1.4 Locate other services from relevant authorities according to enterprise guidelines and safe practices

1.5 Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following WHS and environmental requirements

1.6 Obtain approval for alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines

2. Check existing optical fibre cable

2.1 Verify that cable was installed according to installation plan and visually inspect cable for signs of sheath damage

2.2 Maintain minimum bend ratios according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent cable damage and signal degradation

2.3 Secure cable according to safe industry practice to avoid cable and sheath damage

3. Splice optical fibre cable

3.1 Verify fibre is not live using appropriate equipment to maintain safe working practice and ensure correct fibre has been identified

3.2 Prepare cable end to expose optical fibres according to splicing method and manufacturer’s specifications

3.3 Prepare and splice fibres using safe industry practice according to enterprise specifications

3.4 Test splice joint to manufacturer’s and design requirements

4. Terminate optical fibre cable

4.1 Select connector unit to suit terminating frame according to design specifications

4.2 Terminate cable using type of termination specified in plan and according to manufacturer’s specifications

4.3 Test termination for transmission loss and strength, and re-terminate if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications

4.4 Install protection devices on connectors to protect from exposure and contaminants

4.5 Label and lay up cables in enclosure according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise guidelines

5. Finish job and report

5.1 Remove waste and reinstate site according to enterprise guidelines

5.2 Prepare reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to enterprise policy

5.3 Notify appropriate personnel of work completion and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

splice, terminate and test optical fibre cable, applying safety precautions when working with laser based systems

splice at least 12 fibres and house in industry recognised enclosures according to manufacturer’s instructions

install a mechanical splice connector (fast or quick connector)

install a pigtail that is fusion spliced to the cable fibre

complete relevant documentation to manufacturer’s and design requirements

provide report documenting the installation and test results to client

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:

identify causes of signal strength loss in optical fibre

identify colour coding of fibres

summarise relevant safety standards applicable to the operation of laser products

describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment for optical fibre cable

identify industry and organisational policies and procedures when splicing optical fibre cable

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

identify optical fibre equipment and summarise the manufacturer’s requirement for safe operation

describe the safety precautions when working with laser based systems

identify specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, including hazardous gases

discuss techniques for types of termination including:

direct termination

fusion splicing

describe test methods and performance requirements

identify types of optical cable

state the relevant authorities that may be involved in optical fibre installations.


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for splicing

1.1 Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices

1.2 Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite

1.4 Locate other services from relevant authorities according to enterprise guidelines and safe practices

1.5 Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following WHS and environmental requirements

1.6 Obtain approval for alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines

2. Check existing optical fibre cable

2.1 Verify that cable was installed according to installation plan and visually inspect cable for signs of sheath damage

2.2 Maintain minimum bend ratios according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent cable damage and signal degradation

2.3 Secure cable according to safe industry practice to avoid cable and sheath damage

3. Splice optical fibre cable

3.1 Verify fibre is not live using appropriate equipment to maintain safe working practice and ensure correct fibre has been identified

3.2 Prepare cable end to expose optical fibres according to splicing method and manufacturer’s specifications

3.3 Prepare and splice fibres using safe industry practice according to enterprise specifications

3.4 Test splice joint to manufacturer’s and design requirements

4. Terminate optical fibre cable

4.1 Select connector unit to suit terminating frame according to design specifications

4.2 Terminate cable using type of termination specified in plan and according to manufacturer’s specifications

4.3 Test termination for transmission loss and strength, and re-terminate if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications

4.4 Install protection devices on connectors to protect from exposure and contaminants

4.5 Label and lay up cables in enclosure according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise guidelines

5. Finish job and report

5.1 Remove waste and reinstate site according to enterprise guidelines

5.2 Prepare reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to enterprise policy

5.3 Notify appropriate personnel of work 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
Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices 
Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite 
Locate other services from relevant authorities according to enterprise guidelines and safe practices 
Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following WHS and environmental requirements 
Obtain approval for alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines 
Verify that cable was installed according to installation plan and visually inspect cable for signs of sheath damage 
Maintain minimum bend ratios according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent cable damage and signal degradation 
Secure cable according to safe industry practice to avoid cable and sheath damage 
Verify fibre is not live using appropriate equipment to maintain safe working practice and ensure correct fibre has been identified 
Prepare cable end to expose optical fibres according to splicing method and manufacturer’s specifications 
Prepare and splice fibres using safe industry practice according to enterprise specifications 
Test splice joint to manufacturer’s and design requirements 
Select connector unit to suit terminating frame according to design specifications 
Terminate cable using type of termination specified in plan and according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Test termination for transmission loss and strength, and re-terminate if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications 
Install protection devices on connectors to protect from exposure and contaminants 
Label and lay up cables in enclosure according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise guidelines 
Remove waste and reinstate site according to enterprise guidelines 
Prepare reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to enterprise policy 
Notify appropriate personnel of work completion and obtain sign off 

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