This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut over and rearrange new and existing distribution cables in the telecommunications access network.

It applies to lines workers, jointers or technicians working for carriers, contractors or other service providers who work on new or existing copper cables in the access network.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used may be subject to regulatory requirements. All customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler. All cablers are required to register with an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

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Observation Checklist

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Obtain project plan from appropriate personnel and use plan to scope work for job
Arrange for access to worksite, according to local government or other authority requirements
Inspect site to develop a work health and safety (WHS) plan and notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards
Determine cable route and type of cable from project plan, taking into account the location of other services
Obtain required plant, tools, safety equipment and materials
Prepare detailed plan of cut over tasks according to project plan, job scope, legislative and other requirements, and obtain necessary approvals
Notify customer and network carrier of proposed cut over activity and proposed disruption to services that may impact on their service level agreements (SLAs)
Undertake additional preparatory non-jointing work, as required, according to customer practices and site conditions
Prepare cabinet, joint enclosure and jointing chambers for cable handling, entry and sealing requirements
Joint cable according to manufacturer guidelines
Test cable for performance and rectify cut over faults relating to cut over according to location, materials available and customer practices
Record test results for future reference
Seal all joints according to cable type, location, customer practices and manufacturer guidelines
Complete reports on cut over installation and design amendments to reflect existing cable layout and according to enterprise requirements
Place and secure correctly labelled cables to supports in jointing chamber or cabinet according to customer practices
Mark-up as-built plans for return to customer for their records
Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
Notify appropriate personnel about completion of cut over and obtain sign-off

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTCBL326 - Cut over metallic conductor cable in the access network

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ICTCBL326 - Cut over metallic conductor cable in the access network

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