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

ICTTC013D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform an accurate customer premises cable and system test

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTTC013D - Perform an accurate customer premises cable and system test
Description This unit applies to all contexts for indoor and outdoor installation within a customer premises and applies to both customer premises cabling and customer premises equipment.This unit applies to all communications applications whether digital or analogue including telephony, data, video including digital broadcasting, computer networks including LANs and WANs, and multi media.This unit may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations.Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit applies to all contexts for indoor and outdoor installation within a customer premises and applies to both customer premises cabling and customer premises equipment.This unit applies to all communications applications whether digital or analogue including telephony, data, video including digital broadcasting, computer networks including LANs and WANs, and multi media.This unit may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations.Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites NilNil
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: Confirm site and service access for testing
  • Confirm approval for site access with customer prior to site entry
  • Identify and comply with site security arrangements
  • Confirm access times and methods to comply with customers requirements and relevant legislation
  • Confirm service is available for testing
  • Isolate or disconnect service from use and from carriers network/equipment to ensure no equipment damage can occur during testing
  • Make work area and cable system safe for testing
       
Element: Establish what tests are to be performed
  • Identify the purpose of the test and the performance to be measured
  • Identify required tests from site conditions, client documentation and manufacturer specifications
  • Tests are relevant to cable and system type installed
       
Element: Obtain and set up test equipment
  • Select equipment suitable for the tests to be performed to ensure relevance of test data
  • Set up test equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications
  • Set test reading error against a known reference where appropriate
  • NATA calibration certification is current where appropriate to reduce possibility of unreliable test data and ensure traceability
       
Element: Perform tests
  • Use tools and test equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications
  • Perform work safely to remove risk of injury to operator, other users and/or equipment
  • Perform checks and adjustments to ensure operating environment will not prejudice test results
       
Element: Interpret test results and determine action
  • Read test results accurately and compare with manufacturer and site specifications for cable performance
  • Evaluate test results considering all test requirements and parameters
  • Assess test results fairly and accurately using verifiable data
       
Element: Document test results
  • Document results of tests accurately and promptly to ensure test results remain current
  • Verify test results and provide to client where required
  • Update site and installation files to ensure information on system performance is traceable
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

Identification of required test - 100%

Systematic sampling, random sampling and random assessment of continuity.

Use of at least six test devices which may include for example -OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), multimeter, proprietary devices, oscillator and probe set, insulation resistance tester, pulse echo, hand held cable testers, signal level meter, spectrum analyser, signal generator - on both metallic and optical fibre.

Identification of at least six different faults to be addressed via the test which may include for example - near end cross talk, attenuation, length, balance, noise levels, pair assignment, reversals, short circuits, open circuits, insulation resistance, reflection, signal loss, response times, speed.

Interpret test results for at least three different tests.

Application of all related OHS requirements and work practices (including protective clothing and personal safety items).

Safe use of general hand and power tools and general equipment normally related to these tasks.

Correct interpretation and application of relevant regulations and standards.

Communicate test procedure and test interpretation effectively with customers, work associates

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.

OR

A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.

Guidance information for assessment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge.

Submission Requirements

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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.

Required skills

Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context

Codes refer to the Skills and Knowledge Register in Volume 3 of this Training Package that has detailed content guidelines for each code outlined.

CA315 Cabling Techniques for CAN

CA340 Cable Systems and Products

CI310 Communication 3

EL310 AC/DC Theory 3

PR310 Problem Solving 3

TE310 Basic Telephony 3

TF310 Test Equipment 3

TR420 Light/Laser Theory 4

Required knowledge

The relevant required knowledge is articulated in the above guidelines contained in the Skills and Knowledge Register included in this Training Package.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Testing

Can be conducted on:100% coverage, systematic samples, randomly, as part of fault identification or to assess continuity

Test clients

Can be: end user, supervisor, consultants or building owner

Client specifications, standards and quality assurance requirements may define test and documentation requirements

Tests can be:

one or two directional, balanced or unbalanced

Test

May be: within a building, between sites or between a site and other customers equipment

Cable types

May include: copper (all categories), optical fibre, coaxial

Tests

May typically address the following items: near end cross talk, attenuation, length, balance, noise levels, pair assignment, reversals, short circuits, open circuits, insulation resistance, reflection, signal loss, expected response times, speed

Test devices

May include: TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer), OTDR (Optical TDR), multimeter, proprietary devices, oscillator and probe set, insulation resistance tester, pulse echo, hand held cable testers, signal level meter, spectrum analyser, signal generator

These factors

May impact on the operating environment: dirt, humidity, dust, temperature, magnetic radiation, vibration, radio frequency

Test results

May be documented: written on paper forms, record cards, direct to computer disks

Manufacturers specifications

May be found in: printed instruction leaflets or pre printed on materials or on product packaging

'Industry standards'

May include: regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards

All cable used

Must be compliant with: appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements (eg. for underground, aerial, Category 5 or Category 6, 6A, 7 or 7A, UTP etc)

All cabling products other than cable

Must be ACMA approved

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:

Technical Standards AS/ACIF S009:2006

AS Communications Cabling Manaul (CCM) Volume 1

ACIF Standards and Codes

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

Occupational Health and Safety

National Association of Testing Authorities requirements

Cabling security codes and regulations

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 approval for site access with customer prior to site entry 
Identify and comply with site security arrangements 
Confirm access times and methods to comply with customers requirements and relevant legislation 
Confirm service is available for testing 
Isolate or disconnect service from use and from carriers network/equipment to ensure no equipment damage can occur during testing 
Make work area and cable system safe for testing 
Identify the purpose of the test and the performance to be measured 
Identify required tests from site conditions, client documentation and manufacturer specifications 
Tests are relevant to cable and system type installed 
Select equipment suitable for the tests to be performed to ensure relevance of test data 
Set up test equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications 
Set test reading error against a known reference where appropriate 
NATA calibration certification is current where appropriate to reduce possibility of unreliable test data and ensure traceability 
Use tools and test equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications 
Perform work safely to remove risk of injury to operator, other users and/or equipment 
Perform checks and adjustments to ensure operating environment will not prejudice test results 
Read test results accurately and compare with manufacturer and site specifications for cable performance 
Evaluate test results considering all test requirements and parameters 
Assess test results fairly and accurately using verifiable data 
Document results of tests accurately and promptly to ensure test results remain current 
Verify test results and provide to client where required 
Update site and installation files to ensure information on system performance is traceable 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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