Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. This minor update is to amend the Performance Criteria numbering. 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 and connect data and voice communication equipment. It includes working safely, preparing and installing communications equipment, 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 UEEDV0008 Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling UEEDV0006 Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling 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 communications equipment |
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 |
Installation of communications equipment is prepared in consultation with others and sequenced appropriately |
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1.3 |
Scope of work is determined from documentation and/or discussion with relevant person/s for work to be undertaken |
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1.4 |
Location of communications equipment and associated equipment is planned within the constraints of the building structure, significants and relevant industry standards |
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1.5 |
Advice is sought from relevant person/s to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others |
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1.6 |
Material needed for the installation work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements |
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1.7 |
Tools, equipment and testing devices required for installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
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1.8 |
Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2 |
Install communications equipment |
2.1 |
WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed |
2.2 |
Communications equipment tests are carried out in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures |
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2.3 |
Communications equipment is installed with sufficient access to affect terminations, adjustments and maintenance in accordance with job requirements and relevant industry standards |
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2.4 |
Cabling is terminated at communications equipment in accordance with manufacturer requirements and relevant industry standards |
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2.5 |
Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s for approval and documented |
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2.6 |
Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person/s |
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2.7 |
Quality checks of the installed communications equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2.8 |
Communications equipment installation is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to communications equipment, circuits, surrounding environment and/or services using sustainable energy principles |
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3 |
Complete and report installation activities |
3.1 |
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed |
3.2 |
Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.3 |
Final checks are made to ensure that the installed communications equipment is in accordance with relevant industry standards |
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3.4 |
‘As-installed’ communications equipment is documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards |
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. |
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Installing and connecting must include the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEENEEF109A Install and connect data and voice communication equipment. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b8a8f136-5421-4ce1-92e0-2b50341431b6