ICTCBL3011B - Install and terminate coaxial cable

ICTCBL3011B
Install and terminate coaxial cable

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and terminate coaxial cable on customer premises in communications applications, digital and analog, including telephony, data and video, including digital broadcasting, computer networks, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.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.Cable and cabling products used must be compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements.

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 or upgrades, or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations.

Prerequisites

Nil

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install and terminate coaxial cable	1.1 Prepare for given work according to requirements of 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 work site 1.4 Select coaxial cable type, connectors and manufacturer’s tool to comply with installation environment and customer requirements 1.5 Check proposed route and bend radius to meet manufacturer specifications and industry standards 1.6 Test cable on drum for continuity and inspect visually for crushing and kinks 1.7 Discuss proposed method of installation and cable route with customer and adjust if necessary
2. Install, terminate and test coaxial cable	2.1 Maintain cable segregation to industry standards 2.2 Protect integrity of coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of signal during operation and maintain bend ratios to not exceed manufacturer specifications and industry standard 2.3 Install cable securing hardware to ensure cable is not crushed or kinked while maintaining cable manufacturer’s bend radius 2.4 Install cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer 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 specifications 2.6 Test termination for transmission loss and strength and re-terminate the coaxial cable if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer specifications 2.7 Record all measurements 2.8 Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
3. Remove termination waste from work area	3.1 Clean work area thoroughly to minimise risk of injury from loose metal strands 3.2 Dispose of waste safely and according to relevant environmental requirements 3.3 Restore work site to original condition
4. Document installation	4.1 Update plans and records with details of installation and test results 4.2 Show customer completed work and ensure work matches agreed method of installation and cable route 4.3 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 organising 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 1367:2007 Coaxial cable and optical fibre systems for the RF distribution of analog and digital television and sound signals in single and multiple dwelling installations

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000

features and operating requirements of test equipment for coaxial cable

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

manufacturer requirements for safe operation of coaxial cable equipment

safety precautions when working with coaxial cable and RF-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

crimp termination

mechanical connectorisation.

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 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 impacts 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: ICTCBL3009B 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 1367:2007 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 Acts and relevant codes and standards 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) live power lines manual handling mud and water natural gas and other gas build-up radio frequency equipment emitting radiation remote power feeding services that 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 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 maintaining 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 work site and lines before beginning work personal protective clothing: earmuffs gloves: leather plastic rubber head protection kneepads masks protective suits safety boots safety glasses safety harness safety line safe work 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, enterprise or local environmental hazard requirements.

Sectors

Telecommunications - Cabling

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor.