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ICTCBL252 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Joint and terminate coaxial cable

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTCBL252 - Joint and terminate coaxial cable
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, joint and terminate coaxial cable in the customer access network (CAN) environment for emerging technologies using high speed broadband and the delivery of cable television services on customer premises for domestic, commercial or industrial installations.It applies to technical staff who joint and terminate coaxial cable used in all telecommunications applications, including convergence technologies of telephony, data, video and multimedia as part of next generation networks (NGNs).Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems. 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. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to install and joint coaxial cable
  • Confirm approval for site access with customer prior to site entry
  • Read and interpret customer installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine layout of job
  • Locate and identify adjoining other services according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices
  • Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to enterprise guidelines
  • Undertake approved alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines
       
Element: Verify placement and secure coaxial cable
  • Use safety equipment to protect self and public
  • Maintain coaxial cable segregation to industry standard requirements
  • Protect integrity of coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of performance
  • Place cable in position with sufficient slack to allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications
  • Follow installation designs to install cable safely without damage to cable or customer premises
  • Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications
  • Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties and attach cable ties to minimise cable damage
       
Element: Joint coaxial cable
  • Strip coaxial cable, according to specifications, to required length using appropriate tools
  • Select appropriate kit to match type of coaxial cable in use and jointing method according to manufacturer recommendations
  • Joint cable and ensure jointing fitting retains segregation of conductor and shield
  • Seal all joints according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Terminate coaxial cable
  • Prepare coaxial cable for termination according to specifications using appropriate tool
  • Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and use terminating method recommended by manufacturer
  • Verify connector fitting retains segregation of conductor and shield
  • Terminate connectors to torque as recommended by manufacturer to prevent RF leakage
  • Test connectors to mating specifications using gauge tester
  • Maintain continuous ground on terminations and waterproof seal to preserve cable integrity
       
Element: Complete installation operation
  • Place cables in enclosure and lay up according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident
  • Place other services including cables according to enterprise guidelines
  • Reinstate site, remove waste and debris for disposal, and maintain safe worksite conditions
       
Element: Complete installation administration
  • Complete reports according to enterprise policy
  • Note alterations to plans using appropriate symbols
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm approval for site access with customer prior to site entry 
Read and interpret customer installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine layout of job 
Locate and identify adjoining other services according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices 
Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to enterprise guidelines 
Undertake approved alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines 
Use safety equipment to protect self and public 
Maintain coaxial cable segregation to industry standard requirements 
Protect integrity of coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of performance 
Place cable in position with sufficient slack to allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications 
Follow installation designs to install cable safely without damage to cable or customer premises 
Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications 
Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties and attach cable ties to minimise cable damage 
Strip coaxial cable, according to specifications, to required length using appropriate tools 
Select appropriate kit to match type of coaxial cable in use and jointing method according to manufacturer recommendations 
Joint cable and ensure jointing fitting retains segregation of conductor and shield 
Seal all joints according to manufacturer specifications 
Prepare coaxial cable for termination according to specifications using appropriate tool 
Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and use terminating method recommended by manufacturer 
Verify connector fitting retains segregation of conductor and shield 
Terminate connectors to torque as recommended by manufacturer to prevent RF leakage 
Test connectors to mating specifications using gauge tester 
Maintain continuous ground on terminations and waterproof seal to preserve cable integrity 
Place cables in enclosure and lay up according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident 
Place other services including cables according to enterprise guidelines 
Reinstate site, remove waste and debris for disposal, and maintain safe worksite conditions 
Complete reports according to enterprise policy 
Note alterations to plans using appropriate symbols 

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