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.
Prerequisites
Nil
Elements and 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 work site 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 so that it conforms to client system specifications according to requirements of 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 work site and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe work site 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 organising 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 requirements for safe operation of equipment
specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
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 impacts 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: ICTCBL2005B Install customer cable support systems ICTCBL2006B Place and secure customer cable ICTCBL2008B Terminate metallic conductor customer cable ICTCBL2012B Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system ICTCMP2022B 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 Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A installations terrestrial or satellite coaxial systems. |
Hazards may include: | building debris earth potential rise (EPR) glass fibre live power lines manual handling mud and water natural gas and other gas build-up needle stick injury optical fibre cable that contains hazardous light radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation remote power feeding services that 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 requirements type of client activity. |
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to: | identifying other services, including power and gas need for decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work personal protective clothing: earmuffs gloves: plastic rubber leather head protection kneepads masks protective suits safety boots safety glasses safety harness safety line safe work 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 Environment Protection Acts fire regulations industry standards manufacturer specifications noise abatement regulations OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006 use of ACMA-approved cabling products. |
Sectors
Telecommunications - Cabling
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
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