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

necessary calibration changes

planning and organisation skills to arrange site access and equipment delivery

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

technology skills to

accomplish termination of telecommunications media

correctly handle connect and calibrate test equipment for physical installation of equipment and related media

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 and or optical properties to be measured

OHS considerations including

electrical safety lifting hazards

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

overview knowledge of customer premise equipment

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

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

read and interpret

related floor plans

building plans

reflected ceiling plans

schematic drawings

install customer premises equipment

configure and test systems and equipment

apply relevant regulations and standards

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where installation of systems and equipment may be conducted

use of installation 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

direct observation of the candidate installing customer premises systems and equipment

review of reports completed by the candidate outlining installation drawings and test results

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning types of systems and applications

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLA Perform cable and system test on customer premises

ICTCBL3013A Perform cable and system test on customer premises.

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:

Communications equipment may include:

Plans may include:

Authorised personnel may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Distribution infrastructure may include:

Terminal equipment may include:

Test may include: