Technical staff who supervise a cabling project apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. Their job roles combine technical and organisational skills to ensure an effective outcome for the client.

This unit applies to indoor and outdoor installation within a customer premises. It may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area network (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and organise cabling activities

1.1. Obtain cabling installation specifications and project specifications from the customer

1.2. Prepare work schedules and installation plans identifying key dates and milestones

1.3. Organise resource requirements

1.4. Verify location of proposed installation according to the plans obtained from authorised personnel

1.5. Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities

1.6. Document plans for cabling project and advise relevant parties

2. Prepare financial budgets

2.1. Prepare budget identifying cost and expenditure items from scheduling and planning documentation

2.2. Advise relevant personnel of purchasing and other delegations within budget allocations

2.3. Prepare budget projections within estimated and approved contract pricing

3. Source human resource requirements for cabling

3.1. Estimate number and determine availability of suitable human resources according to contract requirements and relevant industrial and enterprise policy

3.2. Establish necessary competency and licence requirements of project personnel prior to recruitment

3.3. Schedule personnel workloads and allocate within industrial and enterprise requirements

4. Monitor cabling works

4.1. Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and site-specific safety requirements according to plan

4.2. Monitor compliance regularly with customer specification, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

4.3. Notify customer promptly on difficult or known problem areas

4.4. Reallocate work as required to meet client and company requirements

4.5. Monitor costs and time schedules to identify and resolve any potential problem

4.6. Provide a report on work progress activity and schedule

5. Evaluate outcomes of cabling projects

5.1. Review cabling projects to identify areas where performance has been below client and enterprise expectations

5.2. Implement recommendations to ensure effective improvements

6. Complete administrative tasks

6.1. Complete documentation

6.2. Notify customer and obtain sign off

Required skills

analytical skills to read and interpret drawings related to:

cable coding system and identifiers

cable layouts

frame locations

outlet location

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to:

interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and specifications

prepare reports and document work

numeracy skills to:

identify cost and expenditure from specifications

prepare budget

planning and organisational skills to monitor progress of project

problem solving skills to:

anticipate and respond to issues in project progress

solve equipment and logistics problems

research skills to source labour and material supplies

task management skills to:

adhere to all safety requirements

reprioritise work as required

work systematically with required attention to detail

technical skills to schedule and monitor work

Required knowledge

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to advise operation of equipment according to a test specification

legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

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:

complete all appropriate plans and financial budgets for cabling activities

supervise cabling project applying human resource policies including awards and conditions and all related OHS and work practices

monitor and implement alternate plans where necessary to meet work schedules and customer requirements

complete a project report on a cabling projects detailing recommendations for improvement.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

site with cabling project

access to human resource policies, including awards and conditions and all related OHS and work practices

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on monitoring activities.

Methods 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 prepared by the candidate, including completed documentation

direct observation of the candidate supervising a cabling project.

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.

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.

Key dates and milestones may include:

installation of other services

materials delivery

start and finish date or time.

Resource requirements may include:

cable must be:

compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements for:

underground

aerial

Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A

UTP

cabling hardware requirements

cabling products must be ACMA-approved

competent staff

consumables

facilities and equipment

finances

time availability.

Plans may include:

building

constructions

design

site layout drawings

street.

Authorised personnel may include:

construction manager

project manager

site manager

site supervisor.

Relevant authorities may include:

cable location services (Dial before you dig)

environment protection

local government

private owners

utility providers such as:

electricity

fire services

gas

other telecommunications providers

water.

Documentation may include:

ACMA requirements

contract documentation

enterprise and client policy and procedures

estimations and quotations

work contracts

work plans and schedules.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 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

cabling security codes and regulations

industrial awards and conditions

industry standards include:

regulated or industry codes of practice

appropriate ACMA technical standards

OHS

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006

Trade Practices Act.

Unit sector

Telecommunications

Cabling

This unit contains employability skills.