Required skills

communication skills to liaise with work associates supervisors team members and clients

literacy skills to interpret

related legislation codes regulations and standards

technical documentation such as equipment manuals and specifications

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

safety awareness skills to

check environmental conditions are suitable for termination

make site safe and secure for cable installation

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

task management skills to

apply work practices which avoid cable damage

conform to work specifications and relevant industry standards

technical skills to

check cable route for obstructions and make clear using suitable methods

handle cable according to manufacturers specifications so that conductors sheath and insulation are not damaged during installation

select cabling system to meet customer performance needs

read and interpret drawings related to

cable coding system identifiers and distributor locations

cable layouts

outlet location

terminate copper twisted pair including indoor external aerial and underground cabling

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA cabling provider rules cabler registration rules regulations and standards

features and operating requirements of recognised cabling specific industry test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

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

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific occupational health and safety OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

complete a cabling installation and termination

three different types of telephone sockets

Australian modular socket

United States modular socket

Mode alarm socket

one network termination device NTD

one alarm panel including completion of a TCA compliance form and NTD records

one Ethernet cable

apply cable conductor identification codes

conduct and interpret cable test results

interpret and apply standards and regulations

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

a site on which communications cabling activities may be carried out

use of cabling and field equipment currently used in industry

licensing requirements and other site related documentation

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate undertaking cabling installations and tests and applying cable conductor identification codes

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of test results standards requirements and specific technical procedures

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTCBLA Install maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling ACMA Open Rule

ICTCBL2137A Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Restricted cabling work refers to:

Regulatory environment refers to:

Cabling environment may refer to:

Cable type may include:

Cable identification refers to:

Termination systems must include:

Earthing and protection must include:

Records may include:

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:

Building infrastructure may include:

Cabling may include:

Strategies to manage other infrastructure may include:

Safety hazards may refer to:

Termination may include:

Separations refer to: