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

ICTCBL325 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain cable network

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTCBL325 - Maintain cable network
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain indoor or outdoor, domestic, commercial or industrial cable network on customer premises or service provider access networks. This may include communications applications in telephony, broadband, data, video, radio frequency (RF) equipment, security and computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and multimedia.It applies to technicians and lines workers who install and maintain network cable equipment within the broadband infrastructure deployment. They may upgrade a coaxial or optical fibre cable as part of a hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network, a broadband access network or a large customer private network. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. 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 specific guidance on 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 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for cable maintenance
  • Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access according to security arrangements
  • Notify appropriate personnel of identified worksite hazards
  • Determine cable route and type of cable from schedule, and identify and avoid other services
  • Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
       
Element: Maintain cables, cable supports and enclosures
  • Clean area of debris, vegetation and foreign matter as required
  • Conduct visual inspections of cable infrastructure, enclosures and carrier interfaces for assessment of evident damages according to enterprise guidelines, and notify appropriate personnel
  • Check customer interface units for correct operation and rectify identified faults
  • Undertake remedial action on damages according to warranties and service level agreements, prior to maintenance routine
  • Perform maintenance tasks and tests in a safe manner and note activities on maintenance schedule
       
Element: Complete maintenance documentation
  • Record test results, maintenance activities and corrective actions for future reference and complete maintenance schedule attendance chart according to enterprise requirements
  • Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • Restore siteaccording to enterprise or approving authority requirements and customer satisfaction
  • Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign-off
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access according to security arrangements 
Notify appropriate personnel of identified worksite hazards 
Determine cable route and type of cable from schedule, and identify and avoid other services 
Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 
Clean area of debris, vegetation and foreign matter as required 
Conduct visual inspections of cable infrastructure, enclosures and carrier interfaces for assessment of evident damages according to enterprise guidelines, and notify appropriate personnel 
Check customer interface units for correct operation and rectify identified faults 
Undertake remedial action on damages according to warranties and service level agreements, prior to maintenance routine 
Perform maintenance tasks and tests in a safe manner and note activities on maintenance schedule 
Record test results, maintenance activities and corrective actions for future reference and complete maintenance schedule attendance chart according to enterprise requirements 
Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal 
Restore siteaccording to enterprise or approving authority requirements and customer satisfaction 
Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign-off 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTCBL325 - Maintain cable network
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ICTCBL325 - Maintain cable network

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