Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Version 3.0. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install indoor and outdoor aerial and underground cable lead-ins. It involves digital reception installation, broadband and customer installations.
The brief may be for a new metallic or optical cable installation, or an upgrade of cable capacity for an existing network or subsystem, or cabling infrastructure for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN).
Application of the Unit
Technical staff who haul underground or fix aerial cable lead-in apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They may make use of tension meters and hauling equipment.
The unit can be applied to new installations and upgrades of telecommunications cabling projects in domestic, commercial and industrial installations.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Users should confirm licensing requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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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. Prepare for cable installation |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to industry standards 1.2 Arrange access to the site according to required procedure 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards and constraints on work site 1.4 Obtain cable installation plan and set up installation equipment according to manufacturer requirements 1.5 Select suitable protective clothing, tools and equipment , and safety equipment , and confirm support structures are safe |
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2. Install aerial cable lead-in |
2.1 Identify and use safe support structures 2.2 Select type of cable bearer and determine need for separate catenary wire installation 2.3 Secure catenary wire or bearer wire permanently to support structure using aerial fixing devices , and adjust tension to meet relevant height and minimum sag requirements to required specifications 2.4 Secure cable safely to catenary wire, leaving cable loop on support structure 2.5 Terminate cable in customer enclosure and aerial enclosure |
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3. Install underground cable lead-in |
3.1 Run push rod through pipe and attach cable for hauling 3.2 Haul cable using lubricant, cable slippers or rollers to ensure no sheath damage when hauling at correct tension into and out of enclosures 3.3 Provide sufficient cable allowance in enclosures for jointing and maintenance requirements 3.4 Terminate cable in customer enclosure and pit enclosure |
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4. Seal and secure cable |
4.1 Seal cable ends to prevent ingress of foreign material 4.2 Secure cable loop on support structure to minimise damage to conductors 4.3 Weather seal building entry points where appropriate 4.4 Fit over voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required |
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5. Complete tasks on site |
5.1 Record any approved alteration to the original design and return to appropriate personnel 5.2 Complete appropriate records and sign reports where required according to enterprise policy 5.3 Restore the site to original condition and dispose of waste in an environmentally safe manner 5.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to liaise with work associates, supervisors, team members and clients
- literacy skills to interpret:
- technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, specifications and requirements for aerial and underground installation
- requirements of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements
- planning and organising skills to organise and maintain equipment
- problem-solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems
- safety awareness skills to:
- apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
- select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS) standards
- work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
- technical skills to:
- read and interpret drawings related to:
- cable coding system and identifiers
- cable layouts
- frame locations
- outlet location
- use hand and power tools.
Required knowledge
- features and operating requirements of testing equipment
- manufacturer requirements for safe operation of equipment
- specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
- termination methods and performance requirements
- typical issues and challenges that occur on site
- workplace procedures reflecting the requirements of legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
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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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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Industry standards may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Hazards and constraints may include: |
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Cable may include: |
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Protective clothing may include: |
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Tools and equipment may be: |
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Safety equipment may include: |
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Confirm support structures are safe refers to: |
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Aerial fixing devices may include: |
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Appropriate records may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Telecommunications - Cabling
