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 indoor or outdoor, domestic, commercial or industrial network cable equipment at a client's premises or service provider access networks. This may include communications applications in telephony, broadband, data, video, radio frequency (RF) equipment, security and computer networks, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.
It applies to technicians and lineman installers who install network cable equipment within the broadband infrastructure deployment where they may upgrade coaxial or optical fibre cables as part of a hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network, a broadband access network or a large client private network.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
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 installation |
1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for given work 1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite 1.4 Determine cable route and type of network cable equipment from project plan, and identify and avoid other services 1.5 Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 1.6 Evaluate nature of job and infrastructure hierarchy from plan, and obtain approval from client on key features of installation to meet client requirements 1.7 Coordinate other parties to minimise disruption to services and down time 1.8 Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to facilitate access and avoid overlaying and backtracking of cable |
2. Install required cable and equipment support structure |
2.1 Evaluate existing equipment support structure and develop plan for additional support structure provisioning 2.2 Install additional cable support, equipment support structure and cable runs according to manufacturer’s specifications, industry practice, and health and safety and environmental requirements 2.3 Determine cable route between rack and sub-rack and cable termination point to comply with client requirements, site limitations, equipment specifications and regulations 2.4 Install cabling infrastructure to interface rack and sub-rack according to installation instructions 2.5 Complete cabling requirements to support installation of equipment |
3. Install equipment and earthing protection |
3.1 Install lightning protection equipment where required, according to manufacturer’s specifications and industry practice 3.2 Install earthing protection and line conditioning where required, according to relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), local power company and industry practice 3.3 Install equipment component into rack and sub-rack and complete connections according to manufacturer’s specifications and compliance with warranty requirements |
4. Perform tests |
4.1 Power-on test individual equipment items 4.2 Visually check that all connections and interconnections are firm and sound 4.3 Electrically test all terminations for continuity according to enterprise guidelines |
5. Complete project documentation |
5.1 Install labels to new equipment and radiation warning signs, where required, according to enterprise guidelines 5.2 Record test results for future reference, complete reports on equipment installation and amend design to reflect existing cable layout and equipment according to enterprise requirements 5.3 Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal 5.4 Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction 5.5 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off |
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, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1-3.3, 5.4 |
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Writing |
1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 5.4, 5.5 |
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Numeracy |
2.3-2.5, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.6, 2.2-2.4, 3.1-3.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 5.4, 5.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4-1.8, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTCBL314 Install network cable equipment |
ICTCBL3069A Install network cable equipment |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2