Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install underground enclosures and conduit, either direct buried or in pits, for new or cable maintenance tasks in access networks for outdoor installations within customer premises or in public locations permitted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
It applies to technical staff who install underground infrastructure for new and upgraded telecommunications cabling for domestic, commercial or industrial customers.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. 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. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
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 installation of underground enclosure and conduit | 1.1 Obtain construction design plan from appropriate personnel and determine and obtain type of underground enclosure specified 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required enterprise procedure 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential worksite hazards 1.4 Verify location of proposed installation according to appropriate plans obtained from authorised personnel 1.5 Obtain information about location of other services from relevant authorities 1.6 Organise plant, tools and equipment for given work and safe work practice 1.7 Place recognised barriers during construction according to safety and enterprise requirements |
2. Install enclosure and conduit | 2.1 Excavate site, maintaining stability and allowing ease of access 2.2 Install enclosure or pit according to design specifications, and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 2.3 Install conduit according to specifications and manufacturer requirements, ensuring internal surfaces are free from impediments and sharp edges for cable hauling 2.4 Seal conduit entry into enclosure against foreign matter 2.5 Install cable support structure and access facilities in pits according to specifications |
3. Restore site and complete documentation | 3.1 Complete backfill safely using suitable soil and materials that ensure conduit protection 3.2 Recover obsolete materials and equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal 3.3 Restore site according to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and customer satisfaction 3.4 Complete reports on installation and design amendments accurately and file promptly according to enterprise requirements 3.5 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign-off |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance, but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Critically analyses plans and other documentation from a variety of sources and consolidates information to determine requirements |
Writing | Prepares documentation and correspondence using clear language and correct spelling and terminology Accurately records and completes information in enterprise systems |
Oral Communication | Interacts effectively in verbal exchanges using active listening, questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information Clearly explains detailed information using language, tone and pace appropriate to the audience |
Numeracy | Takes measurements and uses them for work layout and construction Makes calculations appropriate for measuring and estimating materials for construction |
Navigate the world of work | Takes personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements Identifies and acts on issues that contravene relevant policies, procedures and legal requirements |
Interact with others | Uses a range of strategies to establish a sense of connection and build rapport with customers and workmates Identifies and explores differences in a diverse range of people in the work context and makes adjustments to communication in recognition of these differences |
Get the work done | Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes Makes routine decisions and implements standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision making processes for more complex and non-routine situations |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Cabling