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ICTCBL301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTCBL301 - Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to place, secure and terminate structured cabling for indoor and outdoor installations and to certify the installation within a domestic, commercial or industrial client's premises.It applies to technical staff who install, terminate and certify structured cabling installations for 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 (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. These include access to:

sites where installation, termination and certification of structured cabling may be conducted

testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on installation.

Note: 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 (ACMA) accredited registrar. Assessment by a Telecommunications Industry Training Advisory Board (TITAB) registered assessor is recommended for this unit.

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 installation of structured cabling
  • Confirm client requirements and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • Inform appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards on worksite
  • Organise tools and cabling products equipment for given work
  • Erect barriers according to safety requirements
  • Select cable type and match structured cabling to installation environment and client requirements
  • Verify proposed route to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards
       
Element: Install structured cable
  • Place and secure correct type of cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and according to accepted industry practice and standards
  • Maintain cable and services separations in runs and cross overs to meet manufacturer and industry standards
  • Install structured cabling to industry standards
  • Minimise twist ratio defects to avoid accumulation effect on structured cable performance
  • Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables and metallic components where required
       
Element: Terminate structured cable
  • Terminate cable according to accepted industry practice and standards
  • Maintain correct twist ratio to optimise system performance at rated level
  • Use correctly rated termination hardware with appropriate termination tool to ensure integrity and performance of termination
  • Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry standards if applicable
       
Element: Certify system performance to required level and complete documentation for client
  • Test installation and termination to comply with certification requirements
  • Record and verify system performance promptly where required
  • Authorise and issue appropriate documentation to client to certify system performance and complete records where required
  • 4.4 Reinstate site to client's satisfaction and dispose of waste in environmentally safe manner
  • Notify client 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 installation of structured cabling

1.1 Confirm client requirements and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards on worksite

1.4 Organise tools and cabling products equipment for given work

1.5 Erect barriers according to safety requirements

1.6 Select cable type and match structured cabling to installation environment and client requirements

1.7 Verify proposed route to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards

2. Install structured cable

2.1 Place and secure correct type of cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and according to accepted industry practice and standards

2.2 Maintain cable and services separations in runs and cross overs to meet manufacturer and industry standards

2.3 Install structured cabling to industry standards

2.4 Minimise twist ratio defects to avoid accumulation effect on structured cable performance

2.5 Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables and metallic components where required

3. Terminate structured cable

3.1 Terminate cable according to accepted industry practice and standards

3.2 Maintain correct twist ratio to optimise system performance at rated level

3.3 Use correctly rated termination hardware with appropriate termination tool to ensure integrity and performance of termination

3.4 Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry standards if applicable

4. Certify system performance to required level and complete documentation for client

4.1 Test installation and termination to comply with certification requirements

4.2 Record and verify system performance promptly where required

4.3 Authorise and issue appropriate documentation to client to certify system performance and complete records where required

4.4 Reinstate site to client's satisfaction and dispose of waste in environmentally safe manner

4.5 Notify client and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

install, terminate and certify a structured cabling installation to industry standards, applying related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices

install termination hardware

conduct a termination test and interpret the results

verify compliance with manufacturer’s installation specifications and warranties

provide a report certifying the installation and test results to the client.

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 Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) competency requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

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

identify and describe the application of industry standards on cable bending, anchors, tension, twist and labelling

list and describe the tools and equipment commonly used in cable installations and testing

describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment

describe the types and structure of cable and termination hardware used in communications installations

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

identify the manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment

identify specific WHS hazards and requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

describe test methods and performance requirements

describe the different types of records and documentation that may be required for certification and reporting

identify 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:

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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 installation of structured cabling

1.1 Confirm client requirements and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards on worksite

1.4 Organise tools and cabling products equipment for given work

1.5 Erect barriers according to safety requirements

1.6 Select cable type and match structured cabling to installation environment and client requirements

1.7 Verify proposed route to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards

2. Install structured cable

2.1 Place and secure correct type of cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and according to accepted industry practice and standards

2.2 Maintain cable and services separations in runs and cross overs to meet manufacturer and industry standards

2.3 Install structured cabling to industry standards

2.4 Minimise twist ratio defects to avoid accumulation effect on structured cable performance

2.5 Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables and metallic components where required

3. Terminate structured cable

3.1 Terminate cable according to accepted industry practice and standards

3.2 Maintain correct twist ratio to optimise system performance at rated level

3.3 Use correctly rated termination hardware with appropriate termination tool to ensure integrity and performance of termination

3.4 Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry standards if applicable

4. Certify system performance to required level and complete documentation for client

4.1 Test installation and termination to comply with certification requirements

4.2 Record and verify system performance promptly where required

4.3 Authorise and issue appropriate documentation to client to certify system performance and complete records where required

4.4 Reinstate site to client's satisfaction and dispose of waste in environmentally safe manner

4.5 Notify client and obtain sign off

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Over-voltage protection devices requirements must comply with:

ACMA standards

enterprise or local environmental hazard

manufacturer.

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
Confirm client requirements and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Arrange access to site according to required procedure 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards on worksite 
Organise tools and cabling products equipment for given work 
Erect barriers according to safety requirements 
Select cable type and match structured cabling to installation environment and client requirements 
Verify proposed route to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards 
Place and secure correct type of cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and according to accepted industry practice and standards 
Maintain cable and services separations in runs and cross overs to meet manufacturer and industry standards 
Install structured cabling to industry standards 
Minimise twist ratio defects to avoid accumulation effect on structured cable performance 
Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables and metallic components where required 
Terminate cable according to accepted industry practice and standards 
Maintain correct twist ratio to optimise system performance at rated level 
Use correctly rated termination hardware with appropriate termination tool to ensure integrity and performance of termination 
Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry standards if applicable 
Test installation and termination to comply with certification requirements 
Record and verify system performance promptly where required 
Authorise and issue appropriate documentation to client to certify system performance and complete records where required 
4.4 Reinstate site to client's satisfaction and dispose of waste in environmentally safe manner 
Notify client and obtain sign off 

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