Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare cable termination
   • Access site according to customer and worksite requirements
   • Prepare for cable terminating work according to regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, and records
   • Select correct termination tools and materials for installation
   • Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite
   • Identify remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises
   • Contact customer where risks with remote power feed are identified
   • Remove all contaminants from worksite that may adversely affect termination and prepare worksite to ensure adequate visibility to minimise errors and to reduce eye strain
   • Design cable and block location within frame, with capacity for expansion where possible
   • Segregate incoming and outgoing cables for ease of access and to minimise overlaying and backtracking of cable
2. Terminate cable
   • Remove cable sheath to allow for conductor length and installation requirements
   • Fan out cable pair groups to manufacturer coding system to ensure correct terminating sequence and unique identification as required
   • Install over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component as required
   • Install terminating modules to frame according to manufacturer specifications
   • Fan cable pairs neatly to termination equipment to facilitate accurate termination
   • Terminate cable using correct tool, according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and manufacturer specifications
   • Earth cable shield to manufacturer specifications and industry standards
3. Test termination
   • Conduct visual inspection to confirm termination colour code sequence has been followed
   • Test termination to satisfy performance specifications and record results as required
4. Complete records and clean-up site
   • Label cable pairs clearly to provide an accurate identification according to manufacturer specifications, industry standards and customer requirements
   • Update records and plans with cabling details to provide accurate record according to industry codes of practice and current Australian Standards
   • Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) forms
   • Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions