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ICTCBL314 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install network cable equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTCBL314 - Install network cable equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install indoor or outdoor, domestic, commercial or industrial network cable equipment at a client's premises or service provider access networks. This may include communications applications in telephony, broadband, data, video, radio frequency (RF) equipment, security and computer networks, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.It applies to technicians and lineman installers who install network cable equipment within the broadband infrastructure deployment where they may upgrade coaxial or optical fibre cables as part of a hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network, a broadband access network or a large client private network.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
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:

a site where installation of network cable equipment may be conducted

plant, tools and equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work 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 installation
  • Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for given work
  • Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
  • Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite
  • Determine cable route and type of network cable equipment from project plan, and identify and avoid other services
  • Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • Evaluate nature of job and infrastructure hierarchy from plan, and obtain approval from client on key features of installation to meet client requirements
  • Coordinate other parties to minimise disruption to services and down time
  • Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to facilitate access and avoid overlaying and backtracking of cable
       
Element: Install required cable and equipment support structure
  • Evaluate existing equipment support structure and develop plan for additional support structure provisioning
  • Install additional cable support, equipment support structure and cable runs according to manufacturer’s specifications, industry practice, and health and safety and environmental requirements
  • Determine cable route between rack and sub-rack and cable termination point to comply with client requirements, site limitations, equipment specifications and regulations
  • Install cabling infrastructure to interface rack and sub-rack according to installation instructions
  • Complete cabling requirements to support installation of equipment
       
Element: Install equipment and earthing protection
  • Install lightning protection equipment where required, according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice
  • Install earthing protection and line conditioning where required, according to relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), local power company and industry practice
  • Install equipment component into rack and sub-rack and complete connections according to manufacturer’s specifications and compliance with warranty requirements
       
Element: Perform tests
  • Power-on test individual equipment items
  • Visually check that all connections and interconnections are firm and sound
  • Electrically test all terminations for continuity according to enterprise guidelines
       
Element: Complete project documentation
  • Install labels to new equipment and radiation warning signs, where required, according to enterprise guidelines
  • Record test results for future reference, complete reports on equipment installation and amend design to reflect existing cable layout and equipment according to enterprise requirements
  • Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction
  • Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
       


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 for installation

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for given work

1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite

1.4 Determine cable route and type of network cable equipment from project plan, and identify and avoid other services

1.5 Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently

1.6 Evaluate nature of job and infrastructure hierarchy from plan, and obtain approval from client on key features of installation to meet client requirements

1.7 Coordinate other parties to minimise disruption to services and down time

1.8 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to facilitate access and avoid overlaying and backtracking of cable

2. Install required cable and equipment support structure

2.1 Evaluate existing equipment support structure and develop plan for additional support structure provisioning

2.2 Install additional cable support, equipment support structure and cable runs according to manufacturer’s specifications, industry practice, and health and safety and environmental requirements

2.3 Determine cable route between rack and sub-rack and cable termination point to comply with client requirements, site limitations, equipment specifications and regulations

2.4 Install cabling infrastructure to interface rack and sub-rack according to installation instructions

2.5 Complete cabling requirements to support installation of equipment

3. Install equipment and earthing protection

3.1 Install lightning protection equipment where required, according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice

3.2 Install earthing protection and line conditioning where required, according to relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), local power company and industry practice

3.3 Install equipment component into rack and sub-rack and complete connections according to manufacturer’s specifications and compliance with warranty requirements

4. Perform tests

4.1 Power-on test individual equipment items

4.2 Visually check that all connections and interconnections are firm and sound

4.3 Electrically test all terminations for continuity according to enterprise guidelines

5. Complete project documentation

5.1 Install labels to new equipment and radiation warning signs, where required, according to enterprise guidelines

5.2 Record test results for future reference, complete reports on equipment installation and amend design to reflect existing cable layout and equipment according to enterprise requirements

5.3 Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal

5.4 Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction

5.5 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare for installation of network cable equipment

provide cable infrastructure

install cable equipment support structure for power, alarms and interrogation requirements

install equipment, test and interpret test results

label equipment correctly

safely use any specialised hand or power tools and equipment

apply regulations and standards related to the installation

comply with all related health and safety 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 and select cabling types, connectors and cabling structures

identify connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment, such as main distribution frame (MDF) or customer interface units (CIU)

describe the network cable installation requirements for the client's equipment

define the electrical and/or optical properties to be measured

identify the health and safety considerations including:

electrical safety

lifting hazards

manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment

describe the test methods and performance requirements to be used

identify the typical issues and challenges that occur on the worksite

describe the purpose of warranties and service level agreements.

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 for installation

1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for given work

1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite

1.4 Determine cable route and type of network cable equipment from project plan, and identify and avoid other services

1.5 Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently

1.6 Evaluate nature of job and infrastructure hierarchy from plan, and obtain approval from client on key features of installation to meet client requirements

1.7 Coordinate other parties to minimise disruption to services and down time

1.8 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to facilitate access and avoid overlaying and backtracking of cable

2. Install required cable and equipment support structure

2.1 Evaluate existing equipment support structure and develop plan for additional support structure provisioning

2.2 Install additional cable support, equipment support structure and cable runs according to manufacturer’s specifications, industry practice, and health and safety and environmental requirements

2.3 Determine cable route between rack and sub-rack and cable termination point to comply with client requirements, site limitations, equipment specifications and regulations

2.4 Install cabling infrastructure to interface rack and sub-rack according to installation instructions

2.5 Complete cabling requirements to support installation of equipment

3. Install equipment and earthing protection

3.1 Install lightning protection equipment where required, according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice

3.2 Install earthing protection and line conditioning where required, according to relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), local power company and industry practice

3.3 Install equipment component into rack and sub-rack and complete connections according to manufacturer’s specifications and compliance with warranty requirements

4. Perform tests

4.1 Power-on test individual equipment items

4.2 Visually check that all connections and interconnections are firm and sound

4.3 Electrically test all terminations for continuity according to enterprise guidelines

5. Complete project documentation

5.1 Install labels to new equipment and radiation warning signs, where required, according to enterprise guidelines

5.2 Record test results for future reference, complete reports on equipment installation and amend design to reflect existing cable layout and equipment according to enterprise requirements

5.3 Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal

5.4 Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction

5.5 Notify appropriate personnel of job 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
Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for given work 
Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements 
Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite 
Determine cable route and type of network cable equipment from project plan, and identify and avoid other services 
Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 
Evaluate nature of job and infrastructure hierarchy from plan, and obtain approval from client on key features of installation to meet client requirements 
Coordinate other parties to minimise disruption to services and down time 
Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to facilitate access and avoid overlaying and backtracking of cable 
Evaluate existing equipment support structure and develop plan for additional support structure provisioning 
Install additional cable support, equipment support structure and cable runs according to manufacturer’s specifications, industry practice, and health and safety and environmental requirements 
Determine cable route between rack and sub-rack and cable termination point to comply with client requirements, site limitations, equipment specifications and regulations 
Install cabling infrastructure to interface rack and sub-rack according to installation instructions 
Complete cabling requirements to support installation of equipment 
Install lightning protection equipment where required, according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice 
Install earthing protection and line conditioning where required, according to relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), local power company and industry practice 
Install equipment component into rack and sub-rack and complete connections according to manufacturer’s specifications and compliance with warranty requirements 
Power-on test individual equipment items 
Visually check that all connections and interconnections are firm and sound 
Electrically test all terminations for continuity according to enterprise guidelines 
Install labels to new equipment and radiation warning signs, where required, according to enterprise guidelines 
Record test results for future reference, complete reports on equipment installation and amend design to reflect existing cable layout and equipment according to enterprise requirements 
Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal 
Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction 
Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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