Required skills

analytical skills to interpret test equipment settings and readings

communication skills to liaise with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

literacy skills to interpret technical specifications and related documentation

numeracy skills to make calculations and necessary calibration changes

planning and organisation skills to arrange site access and equipment delivery arrangements according to schedule

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 occupational health and safety OHS standards

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

technology skills to correctly handle connect and calibrate test equipment

Required knowledge

cabling types connectors and cabling structures

connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment such as main distribution frame MDF or customer interface units CIU

electrical andor optical properties to be measured

overview knowledge of customer premises equipment

typical performance parameters and typical faults that may be encountered in customer equipment and related connection and transmission media

various test equipment types suitable for tests to be made

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

perform tests on cable and equipment

use a range of test devices

interpret test results

rectify a range of faults and escalate to the appropriate level if required

report on the completed cable and system test

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where cable and system tests may be conducted

use of cable and system testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable and system testing 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

direct observation of the candidate performing cable and system test on customer premises

review of reports completed by the candidate for different test examples and situations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cable and systems tests

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLA Locate and identify cable system faults

ICTCBL3015A Locate and identify cable system faults.

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

Purpose of the test may relate to :

Cables and systems may include:

Customer may include:

Customer's requirements may include:

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:

Required tests may be:

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

Test equipment may include:

Environmental factors may include:

Test results may include: