ICTCBL2017A - Alter services to existing cable system

ICTCBL2017A
Alter services to existing cable system

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to alter services to an existing voice or data cable system within customer premises. Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005A , ICTCBL2006A , ICTCBL2008A , ICTCBL2012A , ICTCBL2017A and ICTCMP2022A , that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Registration (CPR), is generally used as part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is usually regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications, such as ICT20310 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling. When these six units are undertaken as a set within state and territory funding approved programs, the two benchmark CPR units (ICTCBL2136A and ICTCBL2137A ) are not required.All customer 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 ACMA-accredited registrar.

Application

Technical staff who alter services to existing cable systems apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

This unit applies to indoor and outdoor installation within a customer premises. It may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.

They may make use of formal documentation, such as accurate completion of a telecommunications cabling advice form (TCA1 form), test routines and databases.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare to alter services to existing cable system	1.1. Survey the site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system 1.2. Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite 1.3. Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system 1.4. Arrange access to site according to required procedures
2. Alter cable system	2.1. Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for the given work and according to industry standards 2.2. Alter system conforming to client system specifications and according to industry standards and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
3. Restore and test cable system	3.1. Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing systems 3.2. Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing systems 3.3. Rectify any faults
4. Complete records and clean up site	4.1. Update plans and documents to show revised systems accurately and clearly or create new plans as appropriate 4.2. Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 4.3. Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements 4.4. Complete TCA1 form and sign off with customer to record satisfaction

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, specifications and service orders

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to:

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000

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

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions test methods and performance requirements

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

Evidence Required


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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to: estimate requirements and document specifications and cable plan for alteration alter, restore and test cable system according to industry standards rectify faults comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment	Assessments must ensure: sites on which alterations to existing cable system may be conducted use of testing equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on alteration activities.
Methods of assessment	A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, such as TCA1 form direct observation of the candidate altering services to an existing cable system.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable ICTCBL2012A Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system ICTCMP2022A Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues. 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 required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Range Statement


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.
System alteration may include:	additions new extensions to services removals systems or application upgrades.
Existing cable system may include:	all metallic conductor cable types other than coaxial certified Category 5 6, 6A, 7 or 7A installations.
Hazards may include:	building debris earth potential rise (EPR): event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages glass fibre live power lines manual handling mud and water natural gas and other gas build up needle stick injury optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage TNV) vermin.
Access to site may involve:	activities of tenants and other facility users egress points electronic surveillance hours of access noise control presentation registered entry requirements relationships with other customer activities security clearance security requirements type of client activity.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:	identifying other services, including power and gas need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement personal protective clothing: earmuffs gloves: plastic rubber leather head protection kneepads masks protective suits safety boots safety glasses safety harness safety line safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of: asbestos chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms safety equipment: flashing lights gas and other hazard detection equipment safety barriers trench guards warning signs and tapes witches hats special access requirements suitable light and ventilation environmental considerations clean-up protection stormwater protection waste management.
Client system specifications may relate to:	contract documents cable plans and designs specification schedules.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:	Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes ACMA technical standard requirements for cabling: underground aerial Category 5 6, 6A, 7 or 7A Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1 AS/NZS 3000:2007 AS/NZS 3080:2003 AS/NZS 3084:2003 AS/NZS 3085.1:2004 AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006 AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007 Australian building codes and regulations cabling security codes and regulations Environmental Protection Acts fire regulations manufacturer's specifications noise abatement regulations OHS technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006 use of ACMA-approved cabling products.

Sectors

Unit sector

Telecommunications

Competency Field

Cabling

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not Applicable