Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 5.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to joint metallic, conductor cable on the service provider side of the network boundary in communications applications, including digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and multimedia.
It applies to individuals working in technical roles who joint metallic conductor cable for indoor and outdoor installations on new installations and cable upgrades, and maintain infrastructure in domestic, commercial and industrial situations for service providers and asset owners.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems. 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 Australian Communications and Media (ACMA) accredited registrar.
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 jointing metallic conductor cable for access network |
1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, regulations, codes, and standards 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential worksite hazards 1.4 Review site plans and documentation 1.5 Select cable type and appropriate connectors for cable joint 1.6 Set up tools, equipment and materials required for safe work practice 1.7 Obtain information about location of other services from relevant authorities |
2. Joint metallic conductor cable for access network |
2.1 Joint metallic cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 2.2 Ensure joint is sealed to industry specifications 2.3 Perform relevant cable tests to ensure joint complies with site specifications, manufacturer specifications, and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards 2.4 Rectify cable faults 2.5 Record cable tests and required modifications 2.6 Label and tag cable joint according to enterprise guidelines and industry practice |
3. Protect and alarm cable |
3.1 Pressurise cable and check for leakage 3.2 Reconnect alarms, as required, according to enterprise guidelines 3.3 Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements, to maintain safe worksite conditions |
4. Complete records and clean-up site |
4.1 Complete required records including alterations and notify customer 4.2 Clean-up and reinstate site according to customer and company requirements 4.3 Present all records to appropriate personnel and obtain sign-off |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance, but not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Numeracy |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Interact with others |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
ICTCBL254 Joint metallic conductor cable in access network supersedes and is equivalent to ICTCBL215 Joint metallic conductor cable in access network.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2