ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Prepare to install and/or modify cabling.

1.1

OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.

1.2

Health and safety risks are identified and established risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.

1.3

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

1.4

Installation or modification of wiring is prepared in consultation with others affected by the work and sequenced appropriately.

1.5

The nature and location of the work is determined from documentation or in discussion with appropriate person(s) to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.

1.6

Cable routes are planned within the constraints of the building structure, fire walls, cultural/heritage requirements and regulations.

1.7

Advice is sought from appropriate persons to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.

1.8

Material needed for the installation work is obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.

1.9

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to for the installation work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

1.10

Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and that it complies with requirements.

2

Install cables or modify.

2.1

OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.

2.2

Cables are installed or modification to comply with manufacturer specifications, technical standards and job requirements with sufficient excess to affect terminations.

2.3

Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person(s) and documented.

2.4

Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.

2.5

Ongoing checks of the quality of installed or modified wiring are undertaken in accordance with established procedures.

2.6

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

3

Terminate cables.

3.1

OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.

3.2

Cable termination work area is cleaned and safety measure implemented.

3.3

Cables are prepared for termination in accordance with manufacturer specifications and technical standards.

3.4

Over voltage protection devices are fitted to cables with metallic components.

3.5

Cable shields are earthed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and technical standards.

3.6

Twist ratio of structured metallic cables is maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications and technical standards.

3.7

Twisted pair cables are terminated in accordance with manufacturer specifications and technical standards.

3.8

Cable performance tests are conducted accurately and results documented.

3.9

Causes of defects indicated by test results are identified and rectified.

3.10

Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.

3.11

Ongoing checks of the quality of installed wiring are undertaken in accordance with established procedures.

3.12

Cable terminations are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment and using sustainable energy practices.

4

Document and verify cabling installation and performance.

4.1

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.

4.2

Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.

4.3

Final checks are made to that the installed cabling conforms to requirements.

4.4

Documentation certifying system performance is issued to an appropriate person(s).