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ICTCBL330 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTCBL330 - Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to splice and terminate optical fibre cable within an optical telecommunications transmission environment for new installations or upgrades of an optical backbone or access network, to achieve greater bandwidth and capacity required by emerging technology convergence for next generation networks (NGNs).It applies to technical staff who splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects for commercial or industrial fibre to the premises (FTTP) non-mechanical splicing installations.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. Cablers working with live optical fibre must obtain enterprise certification before commencing splicing work.
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 splicing
  • Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices
  • Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards
  • Inform appropriate personnel of identified worksite hazards
  • Locate other services from relevant authorities according to industry guidelines and safe practices
  • Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes according to WHS and environmental requirements
  • Obtain approval for alterations to design according to industry guidelines
       
Element: Check existing optical fibre cable
  • Verify that cable is installed according to installation plan
  • Visually inspect cable for signs of sheath damage and seek instructions from service provider when damage is identified
  • Maintain minimum bend ratios according to manufacturer specifications to prevent cable damage and signal degradation
  • Secure cable according to safe industry practice to avoid cable and sheath damage
       
Element: Splice optical fibre cable
  • Maintain safe work practices when using equipment to identify and verify fibre is not live before commencing splicing
  • Seek instructions from service provider where fibre is live and, on receipt of required enterprise certification, follow service provider instructions accordingly
  • Prepare cable end to expose optical fibres according to splicing method and manufacturer specifications
  • Prepare and splice fibres using safe industry practice according to industry specifications
  • Install and clean optical connectors with recommended cleaning material and re-inspect
  • Test completed links for proof of performance according to industry standards
       
Element: Terminate optical fibre cable
  • Select connector unit to suit terminating frame according to design specifications
  • Terminate cable according to design method and manufacturer specifications
  • Test termination for transmission loss and light levels, and re-terminate if transmission loss exceeds industry standard
  • Install protection devices on connectors to protect from exposure and contaminants
  • Label and lay up cables in enclosure according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines
       
Element: Finish job and report
  • Remove waste and reinstate site according to industry guidelines
  • Prepare reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to telecommunications industry or enterprise policies
  • Notify appropriate personnel of work completion and obtain sign-off
  • Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices
  • Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards
  • Inform appropriate personnel of identified worksite hazards
  • Locate other services from relevant authorities according to industry guidelines and safe practices
  • Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes according to WHS and environmental requirements
  • Obtain approval for alterations to design according to industry guidelines
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices 
Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified worksite hazards 
Locate other services from relevant authorities according to industry guidelines and safe practices 
Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes according to WHS and environmental requirements 
Obtain approval for alterations to design according to industry guidelines 
Verify that cable is installed according to installation plan 
Visually inspect cable for signs of sheath damage and seek instructions from service provider when damage is identified 
Maintain minimum bend ratios according to manufacturer specifications to prevent cable damage and signal degradation 
Secure cable according to safe industry practice to avoid cable and sheath damage 
Maintain safe work practices when using equipment to identify and verify fibre is not live before commencing splicing 
Seek instructions from service provider where fibre is live and, on receipt of required enterprise certification, follow service provider instructions accordingly 
Prepare cable end to expose optical fibres according to splicing method and manufacturer specifications 
Prepare and splice fibres using safe industry practice according to industry specifications 
Install and clean optical connectors with recommended cleaning material and re-inspect 
Test completed links for proof of performance according to industry standards 
Select connector unit to suit terminating frame according to design specifications 
Terminate cable according to design method and manufacturer specifications 
Test termination for transmission loss and light levels, and re-terminate if transmission loss exceeds industry standard 
Install protection devices on connectors to protect from exposure and contaminants 
Label and lay up cables in enclosure according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines 
Remove waste and reinstate site according to industry guidelines 
Prepare reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to telecommunications industry or enterprise policies 
Notify appropriate personnel of work completion and obtain sign-off 
Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices 
Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards 
Inform appropriate personnel of identified worksite hazards 
Locate other services from relevant authorities according to industry guidelines and safe practices 
Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes according to WHS and environmental requirements 
Obtain approval for alterations to design according to industry guidelines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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