Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install aerial cable in all communications applications. Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. If working at heights, achievement of the unit 'CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services Integrated framework training Package fulfils this requirement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Technical staff who install aerial cable for customer and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at height. It may make use of formal documentation such as accurate completion of a telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) form (TCA1 form) and cable records. This unit applies to outdoor installation within a customer premises. It may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for aerial cable installation |
1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards 1.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure 1.3. Verify location of proposed aerial cable installation requirements according to the appropriate plans and recognise constraints 1.4. Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities 1.5. Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite 1.6. Select tools and equipment required for safe work practice 1.7. Erect barriers according to safety requirements 1.8. Assess support structure as safe for normal working conditions 1.9. Set up cable installation equipment according to manufacturer's requirements and enterprise guidelines |
2. Attach aerial cable to catenary |
2.1. Select type of cable bearer for catenary wire installation 2.2. Use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights 2.3. Secure catenary wire or bearer wire permanently to support structure using safe installation practices according to specifications 2.4. Haul and secure cable to catenary wire following occupational health and safety (OHS ) and environmental requirements |
3. Seal and secure aerial cable |
3.1. Seal cable ends to prevent ingress of foreign material 3.2. Secure cable loop on support structure to reduce damage to conductors and to enable ease of access for maintenance 3.3. Weather seal building entry points where appropriate 3.4. Fit over -voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required 3.5. Complete reports on installation and design amendments accurately and file promptly according to enterprise requirements |
4. Restore site and complete documentation |
4.1. Restore worksite to the customer's satisfaction 4.2. Complete reports on installation 4.3. Notify customer and obtain sign off |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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, for example:
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
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards may include: |
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Aerial cable installation requirements may include: |
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Plans may include: |
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Constraints may include: |
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Relevant authorities may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Barriers may include: |
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Support structure as safe may refer to: |
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Cable may include: |
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Specifications include: |
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OHS and environmental requirements may relate to: |
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Over voltage protection includes: |
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Reports may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Telecommunications |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Cabling |