Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

relate to work associates supervisors team members and clients

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals specifications and requirements for coaxial cable installation

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

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards

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

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to

perform fault clearance

read and interpret drawings related to

cable coding system and identifiers

cable layouts

frame locations

outlet location

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of

ASNZS Telecommunications Installations Generic cabling for commercial premises clause

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules

features and operating requirements of test equipment for optical fibre cable

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of optical fibre equipment

safety precautions when working with laser based systems

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

techniques for types of termination including

direct termination

fusion splicing

mechanical splicing

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

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

install and terminate coaxial cable types including hard line internal or external and flexible internal or external to industry standards applying related OHS requirements and work practices

install different connector types

conduct and interpret test results

determine compliance with manufacturers certification and warranties

provide report documenting the installation and test results to client

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where installation and termination of coaxial cabling may be conducted

use of equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

use of testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on installation activities

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

review of a handson project completed by the candidate

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation including test results

direct observation of the candidate installing and terminating coaxial cable

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLA Install terminate and certify structured cabling installation

ICTCBL3009A Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation.

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

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Hazards may include:

Coaxial cable type may relate to:

Connectors may relate to:

Manufacturer's tool may include:

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Over-voltage protection devices includes: