Application
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to alter existing services to a voice or data cable system within a client's premises and use formal documentation procedures.
It applies to technical staff who alter services to existing cable systems for indoor and outdoor installation within domestic, commercial or industrial installations of communications applications including digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.
All client 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 to alter services to existing cable system | 1.1 Arrange access to site according to client instructions and required procedures 1.2 Survey site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite 1.4 Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system |
2. Alter cable system | 2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work and according to industry standards 2.2 Alter cabling 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 cabling systems and client equipment 3.2 Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing cabling systems and client equipment 3.3 Rectify any cabling faults or escalate client equipment faults to authorised person |
4. Complete records and clean up site | 4.1 Update plans and documents to show revised cabling 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 client and company requirements 4.4 Complete requisite Telecommunications Advice Form and sign off with client to record satisfaction |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
determine alteration requirements and document specifications and cable plan
alter, restore and test cable system according to industry standards
rectify cable faults
complete documentation to industry and company standards
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:
describe the relevance of Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules
identify the relevant legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
describe the features and operating requirements of test equipment
describe the information required to operate equipment according to a test specification
identify manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment
identify specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, test methods and performance requirements
describe test methods and performance requirements
describe typical cable systems
list the common types of alterations that can be expected for existing cable systems
identify typical issues, hazards, access difficulties 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 should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – cabling field of work and include access to:
special purpose tools, equipment and materials
testing equipment currently used in industry
regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on alteration activities.
Note: Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume for recommended assessor details.
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 | 2.1-2.2, 4.4 | Recognises when unknown words are essential to meaning and uses a range of decoding strategies to identify them |
Writing | 4.1, 4.4 | Uses a legible handwriting style or a computer font appropriate to the audience and purpose |
Oral Communication | 1.1,1.3 | Demonstrates awareness of choices for register, especially in situations that are familiar |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.4, 2.1-2.2, 4.2, 4.3 | Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities relevant to own work context, and draws attention to any issues that may affect self or others Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role |
Get the work done | 1.2, 1.4, 3.1-3.3 | Implements actions as per plan, making slight adjustments if necessary, and addressing some unexpected terms Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions |
Sectors
Telecommunications – cabling