Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to joint metallic conductor cable.
It applies to individuals who work in technical roles completing tasks on customer premises in underground situations, pits, jointing enclosures or above ground.
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 Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Prepare for jointing | 1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedures 1.2 Inform appropriate personnel of identified 1.3 Organise tools, equipment and materials for given work 1.4 Review site plans and documentation 1.5 Select cable type and requirements for cable joint |
2 Joint cable and test joint | 2.1 Joint metallic cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer’s requirements and relevant industry standards 2.2 Perform relevant cable tests to ensure joint complies with site specifications, manufacturer’s specifications and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 2.3 Rectify any cable faults 2.4 Make visual inspection of joint to confirm soundness and completeness |
3 Complete records and clean up site | 3.1 Complete required records and notify customer 3.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 3.3 Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
organise resources and prepare for the task of jointing
joint at least one 20 pair (or greater) cable
test joint
interpret test results
rectify cable faults
check that the enclosure is properly sealed
comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
summarise the current Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules, legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
describe features and operating requirements of test equipment
indicate information required to operate equipment according to a test specification
outline manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment
discuss specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
explain test methods and performance requirements
discuss typical issues and challenges that occur on site.
Assessment Conditions
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:
sites where jointing metallic conductor cable may be conducted
use of joint testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on cable jointing and testing activities.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.4, 2.2 | Interprets textual information from relevant sources to identify relevant and key information |
Writing | 3.1 | Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete workplace documentation |
Numeracy | 1.3, 2.2 | Takes readings and measurements and interprets results |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2 | Complies with explicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements relevant to own role |
Interact with others | 1.2, 3.1 | Identifies and follows accepted communication practices and protocols when liaising with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters |
Get the work done | 1.3, 1.5, 2.1-2.4, 3.3 | Determines job sequence and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined tasks Analyses task requirements to decide on appropriate equipment and practices |
Sectors
Telecommunications – cabling