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ICTCBL248 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTCBL248 - Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, splice and terminate hard-line coaxial cable in the customer access network (CAN) environment for emerging technologies. It applies to technical staff who splice and terminate hard-line coaxial cable used in all telecommunications applications including convergence technologies of telephony, data, video and multimedia as part of next generation networks (NGNs).Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications earthing systems. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Companion Volume Implementation Guide 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to install and splice hard-line coaxial cable
  • Confirm site access approval prior to site entry and comply with site security arrangements
  • Read and interpret installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine job layout
  • Locate and identify adjoining other services according to industry guidelines, and work health and safety (WHS) practices
  • Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to industry guidelines
  • Test relevant aerial metallic fittings for live voltage and respond according to industry guidelines
  • Install equipotential bonding according to design
  • Undertake approved alterations to design, as required, according to industry guidelines
  • Select appropriate hard-line coaxial cable type according to installation requirements
  • Select and obtain all materials required for cable termination including passive and active devices and connectors
       
Element: Verify placement and secure coaxial cable
  • Use safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and WHS requirements
  • Protect integrity of coaxial cable (sheath, shield and centre conductor) to ensure no loss of performance
  • Form cable into position with sufficient lengths by using approved forming tools that allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications
  • Follow installation design to install cable safely without damage to cable and ensure cable flow in pits and manholes is according to carrier standards and work instructions
  • Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications
  • Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties
  • Use correct lashing machine and techniques to attach aerial cable to catenary wire
       
Element: Splice coaxial cable
  • Strip and core hard-line coaxial cable, according to specifications, to required length using appropriate tools
  • Select appropriate kit to match type of hard-line coaxial cable in use and splice according to manufacturer recommendations
  • Seal all splices according to industry specifications
       
Element: Terminate coaxial cable
  • Prepare coaxial cable for termination, according to specifications, using appropriate tools
  • Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and terminate according to industry standards
  • Install network device chassis/housing in correct orientation according to design
  • Prepare centre pins of cable and connector, and cut according to vendor specifications
  • Terminate connectors to torque according to manufacturer recommendations to prevent RF leakage, and ensure seizure screws are tightened
  • Seal all terminations according to industry specifications
       
Element: Complete installation operation
  • Place cables in pit and/or mount on aerial strand according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident
  • Attach fitted off device aerially or underground according to manufacturer specifications or work instructions
  • Reinstate site, and remove waste and debris for disposal according to environmental requirements and maintain safe worksite conditions
       
Element: Complete installation administration
  • Complete reports according to telecommunications carrier network policy
  • Update plans and records using appropriate symbols with details of installation
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Confirm site access approval prior to site entry and comply with site security arrangements 
Read and interpret installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine job layout 
Locate and identify adjoining other services according to industry guidelines, and work health and safety (WHS) practices 
Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to industry guidelines 
Test relevant aerial metallic fittings for live voltage and respond according to industry guidelines 
Install equipotential bonding according to design 
Undertake approved alterations to design, as required, according to industry guidelines 
Select appropriate hard-line coaxial cable type according to installation requirements 
Select and obtain all materials required for cable termination including passive and active devices and connectors 
Use safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and WHS requirements 
Protect integrity of coaxial cable (sheath, shield and centre conductor) to ensure no loss of performance 
Form cable into position with sufficient lengths by using approved forming tools that allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications 
Follow installation design to install cable safely without damage to cable and ensure cable flow in pits and manholes is according to carrier standards and work instructions 
Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications 
Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties 
Use correct lashing machine and techniques to attach aerial cable to catenary wire 
Strip and core hard-line coaxial cable, according to specifications, to required length using appropriate tools 
Select appropriate kit to match type of hard-line coaxial cable in use and splice according to manufacturer recommendations 
Seal all splices according to industry specifications 
Prepare coaxial cable for termination, according to specifications, using appropriate tools 
Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and terminate according to industry standards 
Install network device chassis/housing in correct orientation according to design 
Prepare centre pins of cable and connector, and cut according to vendor specifications 
Terminate connectors to torque according to manufacturer recommendations to prevent RF leakage, and ensure seizure screws are tightened 
Seal all terminations according to industry specifications 
Place cables in pit and/or mount on aerial strand according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident 
Attach fitted off device aerially or underground according to manufacturer specifications or work instructions 
Reinstate site, and remove waste and debris for disposal according to environmental requirements and maintain safe worksite conditions 
Complete reports according to telecommunications carrier network policy 
Update plans and records using appropriate symbols with details of installation 

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