Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for installation of optical fibre cable
- Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
- Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
- Organise tools, equipment and materials for given work
- Match optical fibre cabletype and connectors to installation environment and customerrequirements
- Check proposed route and bend ratios to meet manufacturer's specifications and industry standards
- Test cable on drum for optical continuity
- Install, terminate and test the optical fibre cable
- Install cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer's specifications and industry standards
- Join the cable and perform the type of termination specified in the plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer's specifications
- Test the joint for transmission loss and strength and re-terminate the joint if the transmission loss exceeds the manufacturer's specifications
- Record all measurements
- Remove fibre hazards from work area
- Document installation