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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and mark conductors/cables
   • Cables and conductors are identified using appropriate test equipment and techniques.
   • Cables and conductors are labelled in accordance with standard operating procedures, legislative requirements and statutory regulations to specifications.
2. Prepare cable
   • Termination requirements and specifications are obtained and understood.
   • Cable ends are prepared to specifications, legislative requirements and statutory regulations utilising appropriate tools and techniques.
3. Terminate cables
   • Cables are terminated to specifications utilising appropriate tools and techniques.
   • Terminations are tested/examined for compliance with specifications, legislative requirements and statutory regulations utilising appropriate test equipment and techniques.
4. Fix/secure cables
   • Cables are fixed/secured in accordance with standard operating procedures, specifications, legislative requirements and statutory regulations, utilising appropriate fixing/securing techniques.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in identifying cables and conductors labelling cables and conductors obtaining relevant instructions specifications and data sheets preparing cable ends for termination following specifications testing completed terminations for compliance to specifications fixingsecuring cables

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of legislative requirements and statutory regulations including ACA Technical Standards ASACIF ASACIF SAA Communications Cabling Manual Open ASNZS Telecommunications Act the test equipment and techniques to be used to identify cables and conductors procedures to be followed when identifying cables and conductors labelling requirements of cables and conductors procedures for labelling cables and conductors termination requirements and specifications procedures tools and techniques for preparing and terminating cables procedures for testing cables and terminations factors that influence selection of fixingsecuring techniques safe work practices and procedures

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	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to terminate signal and data cables Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with terminating signal and data cables or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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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.
Legislative requirements and statutory regulations	ACA Technical Standards AS/ACIF008, AS/ACIF009 SAA Communications Cabling Manual (Open) AS/NZS 3000 Telecommunications Act 1997
Types of cables	Thermocouple/compensator cables including MIMS Transmission cables Thermoplastic/elastomer insulated/sheathed Compensating cables Coaxial Telephone Category 5 Optical fibre Extra low voltage control cables
Terminations	Crimp, wire wrap, (non-insulated and pre-insulated), solder, connectors, multi-terminal plugs and sockets, fibre optics, coaxial, terminal blocks
Fixing and securing	The use of clamps, cable ties, bolting, screwing

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