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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective technical solutions

communication skills to

liaise with customers to ensure requirements are identified

negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors

literacy skills to

document technical requirements and procedures

interpret technical specifications and related documentation

numeracy skills to calculate budget requirements and limitations

planning and organising skills to

meet client requirements within agreed timeframes

secure site access and make arrangements for equipment delivery

set out project requirements and priorities

problemsolving skills to respond to unexpected variations to requirements

technical skills to

perform cabling and terminating work

use hand tools to

affix supports cable trays and racks to surfaces

assemble infrastructure

work with construction materials

Required knowledge

best practices to minimise environmental impacts including options for green ICT installations

cabling types connectors and cabling structures

common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment

range of other customer equipment such as alarms and media devices

current legislation and standards relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services

key features of backup UPS systems and AC mains power requirements and electrical safety

network topologies interface and interconnect solutions

type of connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment

WHS requirements for

confined spaces

electrical safety

materials handling

physical hazards

warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees

Evidence Required

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

identify and work with potential earthing locations cable routes cable support systems data cabinets telecommunication enclosures and distributors

build inch racks

install protective earth installations

organise AC mains power infrastructure

install UPS DC backup power

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

site where supporting infrastructure may be installed including simulated environment

use of industrycurrent plant tools and equipment

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work 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 building metal superstructure to house equipment

direct observation of the candidate installing protective earth and functional earth installations

review of installation activity schedule prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation issues 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

ICTCBLB Install terminate and certify structured cabling installation

ICTCBL3009B Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation

ICTCBLB Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises

ICTCBL3010B Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises.

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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:	appropriate licences for: crane forklift winch AS/ACIF S008:2006 AS/ACIF S009:2006 AS/NZS 3000:2007 AS/NZS 3080:2003 AS/NZS 3084:2003 AS/NZS 3085.1:2004 AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006 AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005 AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007 cabling security codes and regulations Communications Alliance standards and codes Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume1 Environmental Protection Acts WHS Acts
Customer may be:	architect asset manager builder business owner nominated representative project manager service provider
Site survey may include:	cable tunnels pathways equipment bays floor layout floor loadings lighting preparation area roof structures ventilation wall structures
Infrastructure may include:	air conditioning requirements alarm panels cable entries distribution frames duct and cable trays equipment racks power supplies radio structure
Hazards may include:	building debris earth potential rise (EPR) glass fibre live power lines manual handling mud and water natural gas and other gas build-up needle stick injury optical fibre cable containing hazardous light radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) vermin
Material supplies may include:	cable racks cable trays, nuts and bolts distribution frames or blocks earth terminal and rod frames and cabinets insulation blocks iron support structures jumper wire lacing, twine and cable ties patch panels termination blocks
Safety equipment may include:	electrical isolators EWP harnesses manual lifters personal protective equipment, including: acid-proof clothing earmuffs face masks gloves head protection kneepads safety boots safety glasses safety barriers
Resources may include:	finance labour materials tools and test equipment vehicles
Tools and test equipment may include:	tools: antistatic wrist strap pliers power drill screwdrivers sockets soldering iron spanners test equipment: antistatic testers cable testers displacement tools humidity and temperature testers insulation testers load testers multimeters optical loss test set oscilloscope structured cabling certification volt meters
WHS and environmental requirements may relate to:	decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work environmental considerations: clean-up protection stormwater protection waste management identifying other services, including power and gas safe work practices, such as the safe use and handling of: asbestos chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms safety equipment: flashing lights gas and other hazard detection equipment safety barriers traffic cones trench guards warning signs and tapes special access requirements suitable light and ventilation
Cable support systems may include:	entrance facilities intra- and inter-building facilities
Installing uninterruptible power source or supply systems may include:	organising certification of electrical installation terminating and connecting DC power cables to equipment testing DC electrical cabling
Labels and designations may include:	cabinets cables distribution panels racks vendor labels