Technical staff who schedule and supply cabling installations apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. Appropriate ACMA, Australian standards and Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) technical standards apply to 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Schedule supply and installation events

1.1. Confirm cabling installation requirements and project specifications from the customer

1.2. Prepare work schedules and installation plans identifying key dates and milestones

1.3. Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities

1.4. Prepare a schedule of material supplies to be available when required for installation

2. Monitor and adjust supply requirements

2.1. Adjust labour load variations to meet installation needs to enable completion within budget and timeframes

2.2. Prepare a quote and confirm additional work requests with customer prior to commencement

2.3. Monitor work progress against project schedules and budgets

2.4. Monitor compliance regularly with customer specification, licensing, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

2.5. Prepare a report detailing project scheduling and supply requirements

Required skills

analytical skills to read and interpret drawings related to:

cable coding system and identifiers

cable layouts

frame locations

outlet location

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

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

numeracy skills to:

take and analyse measurements

prepare quotes

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

research skills to source labour and material supplies

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

technical skills to schedule and monitor work

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

knowledge of safety standards and practice to:

apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

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

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

typical issues and challenges that occur in scheduling and on site

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:

plan and provide appropriately skilled labour, volume and type of material to meet key dates and milestones for installations

identify labour and material sources and negotiate with contractors, suppliers and other service providers to meet installation deadlines for installations

monitor work progress and adjustment of resource requirements to meet both customer's needs and costing parameters in installations.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites and equipment where cabling installation may be conducted

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on installation 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 report prepared by the candidate detailing project scheduling and supply requirements

direct observation of the candidate scheduling and supplying a cabling installation.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTCBL3009A Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation.

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.

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.

Key dates and milestones may include:

installation of other services

materials delivery

start and finish date or time.

Relevant authorities may include:

cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)

environment protection

local government

private owners

utility providers such as:

electricity

fire services

gas

other telecommunications providers

water.

Material supplies include:

ACMA approved cabling products

cable compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements:

aerial

Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A

shielded twisted pairs (STP)

underground

UTP.

Licensing may include:

ACMA customer premises cabling

heavy vehicles

power tools.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:

ACIF standards and codes

ACMA technical standards

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

cabling security codes and regulations

industrial awards and conditions

OHS

regulated or industry codes of practice

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006

Trade Practices Act.

Unit sector

Telecommunications

Cabling

This unit contains employability skills.