Field officers, installation technicians or technical supervisors from carriers, contractors or other service providers apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
This unit may apply to switching, transmission and radio networks and the various transmission paths including cable, optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite.
Not applicable.
1. Prepare for installation infrastructure work | 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access and obtain installation plan and specifications 1.3 Conduct a site survey to verify that infrastructure installation requirements can be met 1.4 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe 1.5 Notify customer of alterations required to installation design and make recommendations for possible solutions 1.6 Obtain approval for alterations and update installation plan 1.7 Develop an installation activity schedule to minimise disruption to the workplace and according to relevant regulation and standards 1.8 Obtain material supplies, safety equipment, resources, tools and test equipment to be available when required for installation for safe work practice |
2. Build network equipment infrastructure | 2.1 Prepare for the given work according to occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements 2.2 Build metal superstructure to house equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and to safety and electrical standards 2.3 Build ducts and tray ways for signal and data cabling and optical cables according to plan and specification after consultation with operational staff 2.4 Build busbars or power cabling infrastructure as specified on the plan 2.5 Install cable distribution frames according to plan and manufacturer’s specifications 2.6 Install earthing to all metal infrastructures according to specifications |
3. Install power infrastructure | 3.1 Install batteries and rectifiers and connect according to manufacturer and OHS requirements 3.2 Test and monitor battery discharge levels and obtain replacement batteries under warranty where required |
4. Supervise DC power distribution | 4.1 Coordinate and arrange for power distribution work to be performed by qualified personnel to meet electrical safety requirements and certifications 4.2 Monitor electrical work to ensure compliance with installation plan 4.3 Identify and rectify faults where possible or escalate according to enterprise policy |
5. Restore site and complete documentation | 5.1 Attach infrastructure labels and designations according to enterprise requirements 5.2 Complete inspection sheets and declare asset ready for next stage of installation using appropriate sign off documentation 5.3 Clean up and prepare site in readiness for next installation phase 5.4 Notify customer and obtain sign off |
Required skills
analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective technical solutions
communication skills to:
liaise with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes
negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors
literacy skills to:
document technical requirements and procedures
interpret technical specifications and related documentation
numeracy skills to calculate budget requirements and limitations
planning and organisation skills to:
make site access and equipment delivery arrangements
set out project requirements and priorities
problem solving skills to account for unexpected variations to requirements
technical skills to:
perform cabling and terminating work
use hand tools to:
affix supports, cable trays and racks to surfaces
assemble infrastructure
work with construction materials.
Required knowledge
cabling types, connectors and cabling structures
common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment
connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment
current legislation relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services
environmental impacts including options for green ICT installations
network topologies, interface and interconnect solutions
OHS requirements for:
confined spaces
electrical safety
heights
lifting
materials handling
physical hazards
overview knowledge of network and transmission equipment
understanding of power requirements and electrical safety
warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees.
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: identify potential earthing locations cable routes, cables trays, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures, distributors build metal superstructure install protective earth and functional earth installations install power infrastructure supervise DC power distribution. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: site where installation of supporting infrastructure may be conducted use of plant, tools and equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work activities. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct observation of the candidate building metal superstructure to house equipment direct observation of the candidate installing protective earth and functional earth installations review of installation activity schedule prepared by the candidate oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation issues, types of systems and applications. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTCBL3009B Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation ICTCBL3010B Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises. 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.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include: | appropriate licences: crane forklift winch AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) AS/ACIF S008:2006 AS/ACIF S009:2006 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 Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes cabling security codes and regulations Environmental Protection Acts OHS Acts. |
Customer may be: | architect asset manager builder nominated representative project manager service provider. |
Site survey may include: | cable tunnels equipment bays floor layout floor loadings lighting preparation area roof structures ventilation wall structures. |
Infrastructure may include: | air conditioning requirements alarm panels cable entries distribution frames duct and cable trays equipment racks power supplies radio structure. |
Hazards may include: | building debris earth potential rise (EPR): event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages glass fibre live power lines manual handling mud and water natural gas and other gas build up needle stick injury optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) vermin. |
Materials supplies may include: | back shelf cards cable racks cable trays, nuts and bolts distribution frames or blocks earth terminal and rod frames and cabinets insulation blocks iron support structures jumper wire lacing, twine and cable ties patch panels termination blocks. |
Safety equipment may include: | electrical isolators EWP harnesses manual lifters personal protective equipment: acid proof clothing earmuffs face masks gloves head protection kneepads safety boots safety glasses safety barriers. |
Resources may include: | finance labour materials tools and test equipment vehicles. |
Tools and test equipment may include: | tools: anti-static wrist strap PC board or subrack removal tool pliers power drill screwdrivers sockets soldering iron spanners test equipment: anti static testers cable testers displacement tools humidity and temperature testers insulation tester load testers multimeter optical fibre power meter oscilloscope tong meter volt meters. |
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to: | decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement identifying other services, including power and gas safety equipment: flashing lights gas and other hazard detection equipment safety barriers trench guards warning signs and tapes witches hats safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of: asbestos chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms special access requirements suitable light and ventilation environmental considerations: clean-up protection stormwater protection waste management. |
Power distribution work may include: | 240 V rectifier panels backup motor generator set certifying electrical installation installation of power distribution panel and cables termination and connection of power cables to equipment testing of electrical cabling. |
Qualified personnel may include: | electrical contractor internal electrician power company staff. |
Labels and designations may include: | cabinets cables distribution panels racks vendor labels. |
Telecommunications - Telecommunications networks engineering
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
If working at heights, achievement of the unit ‘CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs’ from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services Integrated framework training Package fulfils this requirement.