Assessment Requirements for ICTCBL206 Alter services to existing cable system

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for ICTCBL206 Alter services to existing cable system

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 5.0.
Release 1	This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

determine alteration requirements and document specifications and cable plan

identify conductor types in, or adjacent to, telecommunications work

alter, restore and test cable system according to industry standards

rectify cable faults

complete documentation to industry and company standards

comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

required legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

a range of cabling options for customer premises including optical and coaxial

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturer’s requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, test methods and performance requirements

test methods and performance requirements

typical cable systems

common types of alterations that can be expected for existing cable systems

typical issues, hazards, access difficulties and challenges that occur on site.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

testing equipment currently used in industry

regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on alteration activities.

Note: Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume for recommended assessor details.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2