Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install customer premises cabling and equipment for indoor and outdoor installations. This may include communications applications such as telephony, broadband data, video including digital broadcasting, and computer networks including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.
It applies to field officers, technicians or technical supervisors from carriers, contractors or other service providers who provide voice, data and security installation and maintenance services.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – cabling
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 customer premises systems and equipment installation |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite 1.4 Verify location of proposed customer communications equipment installation according to plans obtained from authorised personnel 1.5 Develop installation plans to ensure minimal disruption to workplace and according to standards 1.6 Select suitable tools and equipment |
2. Install system hardware |
2.1 Install network equipment following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements according to manufacturer’s instructions 2.2 Confirm service interruption is within limits agreed with customer 2.3 Complete cable jumpering to distribution infrastructure and terminal equipment to specification 2.4 Document all installation drawings for customer |
3. Configure and test system |
3.1 Install software and, if required, configure system according to specifications 3.2 Test to verify system performance according to customer requirements 3.3 Record all test results |
4. Clean up worksite and compete documentation |
4.1 Remove and dispose of installation waste and debris from worksite according to environmental requirements 4.2 Restore worksite to customer’s satisfaction 4.3 Complete all installation documents and present to customer 4.4 Notify customer and obtain signoff |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Writing |
1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.4, 3.3, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Oral Communication |
2.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Numeracy |
2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 4.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.2-1.4, 2.2, 4.2-4.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTCBL311 Install systems and equipment on customer premises |
ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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