Application
Technical staff who install and terminate customer premises coaxial cable apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They may be required to do new installations, upgrades or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to install and terminate coaxial cable | 1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure 1.3. Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite 1.4. Select coaxial cabletype, connectors and manufacturer's tool to comply with installation environment and customer requirements 1.5. Check proposed route and bend radius to meet manufacturer's specifications and industry standards 1.6. Test cable on drum for radio frequency (RF) continuity |
2. Install, terminate and test coaxial cable | 2.1. Maintain cable segregation to industry standards 2.2. Protect the integrity of the coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of signal during operation and maintain bend ratios to not exceed manufacturer's specifications and industry standard 2.3. Locate securing hardware at uneven distances to minimise the cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties 2.4. Install cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer's specifications and industry standards 2.5. Terminate the cable and perform the type of termination specified in the plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer's specifications 2.6. Test the termination for transmission loss and strength and re-terminate the coaxial cable if the transmission loss exceeds the manufacturer's specifications 2.7. Record all measurements 2.8. Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required |
3. Remove fibre hazards from work area | 3.1. Clean work area thoroughly to minimise risk of injury from loose glass fibre 3.2. Dispose of waste safely according to relevant environmental requirements 3.3. Restore worksite to the customer's satisfaction |
4. Document installation | 4.1. Update plans and records with details of installation and test results 4.2. Notify client of work completion and obtain sign off |
Required Skills
Required skills |
communication skills to: liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters relate to work associates, supervisors, team members and clients literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, specifications and requirements for coaxial cable installation 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 read and interpret drawings related to: cable coding system and identifiers cable layouts frame locations outlet location use diagnostic equipment use hand and power tools |
Required knowledge |
detailed knowledge of: AS/NZS 3080:2003 Telecommunications Installations - Generic cabling for commercial premises, clause 10.3.2 ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000 features and operating requirements of test equipment for optical fibre cable information required to operate equipment according to a test specification manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of optical fibre equipment safety precautions when working with laser based systems specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions test methods and performance requirements techniques for types of termination including: direct termination fusion splicing mechanical splicing typical issues and challenges that occur on site |
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 | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: install and terminate coaxial cable types, including hard line (internal or external) and flexible (internal or external) to industry standards applying related OHS requirements and work practices install different connector types conduct and interpret test results determine compliance with manufacturer's certification and warranties provide report documenting the installation and test results to client comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: sites where installation and termination of coaxial cabling may be conducted use of equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry use of testing equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on installation activities. |
Method 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 a hands-on project completed by the candidate review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, including test results direct observation of the candidate installing and terminating coaxial cable. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTCBL3009A Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation. 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. |
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. | |
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may 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 Australian building codes and regulations cabling security codes and regulations OHS other services and utilities codes of practice and standards: electricity gas water relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006. |
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 live power lines manual handling mud and water natural gas and other gas build up radio frequency equipment emitting radiation remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) slippery surfaces vermin. |
Coaxial cable type may relate to: | aerial compliance with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements flexible (internal and external) hard line (internal and external) installed individually or in small teams powered and unpowered underground various grades as designed for different environments and intended uses. |
Connectors may relate to: | fitting retains the segregation of conductor and shield terminating method according to manufacturer specification termination maintains a continuous reference terminations are waterproof where appropriate to prevent risk of damage to termination and cable function. |
Manufacturer's tool may include: | hand or power tools including: coring crimping stripping and preparation tool torque spanner. |
Manufacturer's specifications may include: | bend radius not exceeding manufacturer placement of cable with sufficient slack to allow termination cable lengths not exceeding manufacturer or design specifications and maintain RF signal integrity installation of cable safely without damage to cable or clients premises use of cable ties and brackets that are flexible and do not damage cable. |
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: leather plastic rubber head protection kneepads masks protective suits safety boots safety glasses safety harness safety line 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. |
Over-voltage protection devices includes: | ACMA standards manufacturer's, enterprise or local environmental hazard requirements. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Telecommunications |
Competency Field
Cabling |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not Applicable