Modification History
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Release 2 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. References to other units updated. Outcomes deemed equivalent. |
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 1.0. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling required according to Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) ’Lift‘ Cabling Provider Rule.
To be permitted to work with lift cabling, cablers are required to have completed the relevant Electrotechnology qualification such as the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent.
Lift cabling is used between the local distributor (LD) adjacent to the lift machine or motor room and the lift control cubicle and lift cars.
It involves customer cabling terminated on LDs in the installation, maintenance and modification of lift cabling.
Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.
All customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler. All cablers are required to register with an ACMA-accredited registrar.
Application of the Unit
Technical staff whose work involves customer cabling in relation to lift installations apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
Customer cabling, for the purpose of this standard, may be used to connect devices for a range of applications including telecommunications phones, data including video, audio and alarms.
The cabling task may be a new cable installation or upgrade of cable capacity for an existing network or subsystem for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN) applications.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Work within the constraints imposed by customer premises and ACMA regulatory environment |
1.1 Prepare for lift cabling work according to the regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, records and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Identify building infrastructure which places critical constraints on cabling when undertaking a typical lift cabling installation from LD to lift car socket 1.3 Develop strategies to manage other infrastructure in relation to cabling 1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite |
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2. Manage remote power feed |
2.1 Identify and avoid the risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services when performing cabling activity 2.2 Make site safe by identifying remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises |
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3. Install and modify cable support, earthing and termination infrastructure |
3.1 Install fixings and cable support structures of adequate strength safely and align with the environment according to manufacturer’s and customer’s specifications 3.2 Secure catenary supports to building structure and tension where necessary to ensure cable weight can be carried in operating conditions with interference and safety segregation maintained including adherence to AS/ACIF S009:2006 3.3 Install protective earthing of metal work to industry standards where required 3.4 Inspect installed support structure to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and general operation 3.5 Position terminating equipment and fixing to accepted industry codes of practice, AS/ACIF S009:2006 and customer requirements 3.6 Inspect control cubicles, travelling cable supports, junction boxes, line isolator units, back-mount and outlet layout complying to manufacturer’s specifications and allow adequate work space for ease of access and avoid overlaying 3.7 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to ensure ease of access and avoid overlaying |
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4. Install cables and earth wires |
4.1 Install a lift cable from LD to lift car socket 4.2 Install cables according to manufacturer's application specifications including tension and bending stress requirements 4.3 Identify and avoid sources of possible damage to cable including hot pipes, sharp edges and cable burn 4.4 Allow sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination 4.5 Place and secure cable to maintain safety and interference segregation according to legislative and industry standards 4.6 Install cable ties with correct tension to prevent cable sheath damage or transmission impairment and trimmed flush to prevent risk of personal damage 4.7 Install aerial cables supported by catenaries in external environment to meet minimum above ground clearances and clearances from hazardous electrical services according to AS/ACIF S009:2006 4.8 Install and secure travelling cables to maintain safety and according to relevant legislative, industry and manufacturer’s standards 4.9 Install local isolation units (LIU) as required by TS001 and AS/ACIF S009:2006 4.10 Install over-voltage protection devices to all cable pairs, where required, to suppress voltage surges, with the devices protectively earthed, and according to AS/ACIF S009:2006 4.11 Protect earth wire insulation against damage with protective earths segregated according to relevant industry and legislative standards |
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5. Terminate and test cables and earth wires |
5.1 Remove cable sheath to allow for correct termination length and without damage to underlying conductors and their insulation 5.2 Install terminating modules according to manufacturer’s specifications ensuring cable pairs are neatly and sequentially fanned for termination 5.3 Terminate conductors according to recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in the manufacturer’s specified manner 5.4 Earth cable shield, if applicable, to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry codes of practice, including AS/ACIF S009:2006 5.5 Undertake visual inspection to confirm termination colour code sequence has been followed, prior to end to end testing of wire and pair termination integrity 5.6 Terminate earth wires with connectors recommended by manufacturer according to relevant industry codes of practice including AS/ACIF S009:2006 5.7 Maintain earth wire continuity throughout to meet interface requirements with electrical systems 5.8 Test earthing installation for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance according to relevant industry standards including AS/ACIF S009:2006 5.9 Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing systems and test new work both in isolation and when integrated with existing systems |
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6. Inspect cable route to ensure correct separations |
6.1 Inspect separations along entire cable route and rectify separations which do not comply with regulations 6.2 Install barriers to achieve separations where sufficient spatial separation cannot be met |
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7. Evaluate earthing needs for cable systems on customer premises |
7.1 Locate existing customer earthing systems and analyse the earthing needs of cable systems 7.2 Calculate the upper and lower limits of resistance for a variety of cable system earths using relevant cable characteristics |
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8. Label earthing systems |
8.1 Identify label requirements for all types of earthing systems 8.2 Attach label to earthing systems according to industry regulations |
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9. Create or update cable plans and records |
9.1 Document installation details on record sheets and plans and store according to customer requirements 9.2 Label cable pairs clearly to provide accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and client standards 9.3 Record cabling details in cable pair record books to provide an accurate record according to industry codes of practice and AS/ACIF S009:2006 9.4 Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) form |
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10. Monitor work activity |
10.1 Maintain close supervision of cablers not holding appropriate registration for the task to ensure installation and maintenance activity is strictly according to legislative requirements and industry standards for safety and network integrity including AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to liaise with team members, supervisors and customers on technical and operational matters
- literacy skills to interpret:
- relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and specifications
- numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements
- planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment
- problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems
- safety awareness skills to:
- check environmental conditions are suitable for installation
- make site safe and secure for cable installation
- work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
- task management skills to:
- apply work practices which avoid cable damage
- conform to work specifications and relevant industry standards
- technical skills to:
- check cable route for obstructions and make clear using suitable methods
- handle cable according to manufacturer’s specifications so that conductors, sheath and insulation are not damaged during installation
- read and interpret drawings related to:
- cable coding system, identifiers and distributor locations
- cable layouts
- outlet location
- select cabling system to meet customer performance needs and conform to work specifications and relevant industry standards
- use diagnostic equipment
- use hand and power tools.
Required knowledge
- ACMA regulations and standards on lifts cabling
- features and operating requirements of test equipment
- information required to operate equipment according to a test specification
- legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
- manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment
- protection earthing
- specific occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
- test methods and performance requirements
- typical issues and challenges that occur on site.
Evidence Guide
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.
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of, and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, e.g.
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. |
Range Statement
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.
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Lift cabling work refers to: |
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Regulatory environment refers to: |
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Cabling environment may include: |
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Cable type may include: |
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Cable identification refers to: |
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Termination systems may include: |
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Earthing and protection may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include: |
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Building infrastructure may include: |
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Strategies to manage infrastructure may include: |
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Safety hazards may refer to: |
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Cable support structures may include: |
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Termination may include: |
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Separations refer to: |
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Installation details may include: |
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Cabling details may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Telecommunications - Cabling
