Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install aerial telecommunication cables. It includes working safely, installing catenary cable, fixing communication cables and completing documentation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEEDV0005 Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services and UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits or UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits |
Competency Field
Data and Voice |
Unit Sector
Electrotechnology |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare to install aerial communication cables |
1.1 |
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied |
1.2 |
WHS/OHS risks are identified, and risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work |
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1.3 |
Safety hazards not previously identified are noted and risk control measures implemented |
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1.4 |
Cabling installation is prepared in consultation with others affected by the work and sequenced in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.5 |
Scope of work is determined from documentation and/or discussions with relevant person/s to establish the work to be undertaken |
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1.6 |
Cable routes are planned in accordance with the precinct, structure, significants and relevant industry standards |
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1.7 |
Advice is sought from relevant person/s to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others |
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1.8 |
Material required for installation work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job specifications |
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1.9 |
Tools, equipment and testing devices required for the installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
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1.10 |
Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with relevant industry standards |
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2 |
Install aerial communication cables |
2.1 |
WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed |
2.2 |
Poles are checked for soundness in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2.3 |
Catenary cables are installed ensuring sufficient clearances are in accordance with relevant industry standards |
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2.4 |
Cables are attached to catenary without strain or damage in accordance with relevant industry standards |
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2.5 |
Cable ends are protected from damage in preparation for termination |
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2.6 |
Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s for approval and documented in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2.7 |
Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s |
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2.8 |
Quality checks of the installed aerial communication cables are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2.9 |
Cable installation is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices |
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3 |
Document and verify cabling installation |
3.1 |
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed |
3.2 |
Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.3 |
Documenting cable installation is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEENEEF112A Install aerial telecommunication cables. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b8a8f136-5421-4ce1-92e0-2b50341431b6