Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTCBL2016A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Joint metallic conductor cable on customer premises

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTCBL2016A - Joint metallic conductor cable on customer premises
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to joint metallic conductor cable on customer premises in underground situations, pits, jointing enclosures or above ground.Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.All customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler. All cablers are required to register with an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)-accredited registrar.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Technical staff apply the knowledge and skills for jointing of metallic cable.Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. They may make use of formal documentation, such as accurate completion of a telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) form (TCA1 form), test routines and databases.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Cabling
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for jointing
  • Arrange access to the site according to required procedures
  • Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
  • Organise tools, equipment and materials for given work
  • Review site plans and documentation
  • Select cable type and requirements for cable joint
       
Element: Joint cable and test joint
  • Joint metallic cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer's requirements and relevant industry standards
  • Perform relevant cable tests to ensure joint complies with site specifications, manufacturer's specifications and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Rectify any cable faults
  • Make a visual inspection of the joint to confirm soundness and completeness
       
Element: Complete records and clean up site
  • Complete required records and notify customer
  • Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions
  • Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

joint at least one 20 pair (or greater) cable

test joint

interpret test results

rectify cable faults

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites where jointing metallic conductor cable may be conducted

use of joint testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable jointing and testing activities.

Methods 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 hands-on project completed by the candidate

review of oral and written report with test results

direct observation of the candidate jointing cable and testing joint.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBL3015A Locate and identify cable system faults.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and specifications for jointing metallic conductor cable

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

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000, legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

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.

Hazards may include:

building debris

earth potential rise (EPR):

event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages

glass fibre

live power lines

manual handling

mud and water

natural gas and other gas build up

needle stick injury

optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light

radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation

remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)

vermin.

Site plans and documentation may include:

access location

cable coding system and identifiers

cable plan.

Cable type may include:

copper:

20 pair

50 pair

100 pair

Category 5

Category 6

metallic.

Cable joint may involve:

additional service points for connection

jointing enclosures

joints due to:

access points requirements

cable damage

fault rectification

long cable runs

stub joints

underground pits.

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

identifying other services, including power and gas

need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

gloves:

plastic

rubber

leather

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safe working 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

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

special access requirements

suitable light and ventilation

environmental considerations:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Industry standards refer to:

regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards

joints are waterproof and vermin proof

jointed cable supported for effective curing and alignment

requirement to be compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements:

aerial

Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

underground

requirement for all cabling products to be ACMA-approved.

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

diagnostic procedures

installation instructions

maintenance schedule

warranty conditions.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM)
Volume 1

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

Environmental Protection Acts

OHS

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Arrange access to the site according to required procedures 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite 
Organise tools, equipment and materials for given work 
Review site plans and documentation 
Select cable type and requirements for cable joint 
Joint metallic cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer's requirements and relevant industry standards 
Perform relevant cable tests to ensure joint complies with site specifications, manufacturer's specifications and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Rectify any cable faults 
Make a visual inspection of the joint to confirm soundness and completeness 
Complete required records and notify customer 
Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 
Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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