This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install underground communication cables.

It includes working safely, preparing and filling trenches, placing conduits and ducts, drawing cables and completing documentation.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to install underground communication cables

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS risks are identified, and risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work

1.3

Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and risk control measures implemented

1.4

Cabling installation is prepared in consultation with others affected by the work and sequenced in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Scope of the work is determined from documentation and/or discussions with relevant person/s to establish the work to be undertaken

1.6

Cable routes are planned in accordance with the precinct, structure, significants and relevant industry standards

1.7

Advice is sought from relevant person/s to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others

1.8

Material required for installation work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications

1.9

Tools, equipment and testing devices required for the installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

1.10

Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with job specifications requirements

2

Install underground communication cables

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Trenching is checked in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards

2.3

Ducts/conduits are laid in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards

2.4

Cables are drawn-in without stain or damage in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards

2.5

Cable ends are protected from damage in preparation for termination

2.6

Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s for approval and documented in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s

2.8

Quality checks of the installed wiring are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

2.9

Cable installation is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices

3

Document and verify installation of underground communication cables

3.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed

3.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Documentation of cable installation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

reading and interpreting drawings related to cable schedules and routes

installing ducts/conduits below ground correctly

drawing in cables without strain or damage

protecting cable ends

completing the necessary documentation accurately

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures

carrying out cable installation efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices

checking trenching in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards

documenting and verifying installation of underground communication cables

installing underground communication cables

obtaining material required for installation work

obtaining tools, equipment and testing devices required for the installation work and checking for correct operation and safety

preparing to install underground communication cables.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

telecommunication underground cabling requirements and techniques, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:

hazards and control measures in underground cabling working environment:

risk management and assessment of risk:

principle and purpose of risk management

processes for conducting a risk assessment

hazards associated with low voltage (LV), extra-low voltage (ELV) and high currents:

parts of an electronic systems and equipment that operate at LV and ELV

parts of an electronic systems and equipment where high currents are likely

risks and control measures associated with high voltage (HV):

parts of an electronic systems and equipment that operate at HV

the terms ‘touch voltage’, ‘step voltage’, ‘induced voltage’ and ‘creepage’ as they relate to the hazards of HV

control measures used for dealing with the hazards of HV

risks and control measures associated with LV:

risks associated with installation, fault finding, maintenance and repair

control measures before, while and after working on electronic systems or equipment

isolation and tagging-off procedures

risks and restrictions in working live

control measures for working live

risks and control measures associated with trenches:

identification of trenching conditions

notification of relevant authorities/utilities and permits

digging and trenching equipment safety

methods of shoring

public safety

personal safety equipment

telecommunication below ground cabling:

types and purposes of mechanical and manual aids

purpose, location, and capacity of manholes and pits

types of underground cable

procedure for the excavation of a site for the installation of a manhole, pit, pipe and conduit

problem-solving techniques

relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instructions

relevant tools, equipment and testing devices

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace quality, policies and procedures

sustainable energy practices.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to installing underground communication cables

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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