Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install simple point-to-point broadband cabling on customer premises.
The unit applies to technical staff who install and terminate new installations or upgrades, or maintain existing networks in domestic premises. These may include small offices, home offices and small commercial premises that do not have a main distribution frame (MDF) or jumperable distributor as the network boundary point.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems. 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 details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for installation | 1.1 Access site according to enterprise procedures 1.2 Organise tools and equipment for specialised broadband cabling for restricted cabling work 1.3 Review site according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements and identify hazards 14 Determine cable route and cabling environment meet manufacturer specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements |
2. Install broadband cable | 2.1 Place and secure correct cable type according to accepted industry practice, relevant regulations and standards 2.2 Maintain cable and service separations in runs and crossovers to meet manufacturer specifications and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards 2.3 Fit over-voltage protection devices to cables and metallic components as required |
3. Terminate and test broadband cable | 3.1 Terminate cable according to accepted industry practice and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards 3.2 Maintain correct twist ratio to optimise system performance at rated level 3.3 Conduct verification and qualification testing of cable installation and termination with suitable tester and record results 3.4 Supply system performance documents to customer and outline results 3.5 Complete cabling records and telecommunications cabling advice forms (TCA1) according to industry standards |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance, but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Evaluates information and products from a variety of sources to ensure appropriateness to customer needs and specifications |
Writing | Prepares documentation and correspondence using clear language, correct spelling and accurate terminology |
Numeracy | Makes calculations appropriate for measuring and estimating materials for installations |
Navigate the world of work | Understands rights and responsibilities and complies with legal and regulatory requirements |
Get the work done | Plans and implements routine tasks and workload making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, seeking assistance in setting priorities Responds to predictable routine problems and implements solutions Makes decisions within familiar situations, based on a range of predefined or routine solutions |
Sectors
Telecommunications – Compliance