The unit applies to field officers, installation technicians, technical supervisors, contractors and other service providers.
Not applicable.
1. Prepare for infrastructure installation work | 1.1 Identify relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards that apply to work 1.2 Notify customer to arrange site access and obtain installation plan and specifications 1.3 Conduct a site survey to verify that infrastructure installation requirements can be met 1.4 Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe 1.5 Notify customer of alterations required to installation design and make recommendations for possible solutions 1.6 Obtain approval for alterations and update installation plan 1.7 Develop an installation activity schedule to minimise disruption to the workplace according to relevant regulation and standards 1.8 Obtain material supplies, safety equipment, resources, tools and test equipment required for safe installation |
2. Build customer equipment infrastructure | 2.1 Prepare for and undertake work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 2.2 Build telecommunications closet or telecommunications equipment room for equipment, distributors and AC-DC power systems according to design plans, manufacturer specifications and safety and electrical standards 2.3 Build cable support systems for signal, data cabling and optical cables according to plans and specifications 2.4 Organise the installation of mains AC electrical power cabling infrastructure as specified on the plan 2.5 Install cable distribution frames according to plan and manufacturer specifications 2.6 Install protective earthing to metal infrastructures or gas arrestors according to specifications or design |
3. Install UPS power infrastructure | 3.1 Install uninterruptible power source or supply (UPS) systems as required by specification or design, and connect according to manufacturer and WHS requirements 3.2 Test and monitor UPS battery discharge levels and obtain replacement batteries under warranty where required 3.3 Identify and rectify faults where possible or escalate according to organisational policy |
4. Restore site and complete documentation | 4.1 Attach infrastructure labels and designations according to organisational requirements 4.2 Complete inspection sheets and declare asset ready for customer sign-off documentation 4.3 Clean up site 4.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off |
Required skills
analytical skills to compare and evaluate most effective technical solutions
communication skills to:
liaise with customers to ensure requirements are identified
negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors
literacy skills to:
document technical requirements and procedures
interpret technical specifications and related documentation
numeracy skills to calculate budget requirements and limitations
planning and organising skills to:
meet client requirements within agreed timeframes
secure site access and make arrangements for equipment delivery
set out project requirements and priorities
problem-solving skills to respond to unexpected variations to requirements
technical skills to:
perform cabling and terminating work
use hand tools to:
affix supports, cable trays and racks to surfaces
assemble infrastructure
work with construction materials.
Required knowledge
best practices to minimise environmental impacts, including options for green ICT installations
cabling types, connectors and cabling structures
common customer telecommunications applications and related equipment
range of other customer equipment, such as alarms and media devices
current legislation and standards relating to installation of telecommunications equipment and connection to carrier services
key features of backup UPS systems and AC mains power requirements and electrical safety
network topologies, interface and interconnect solutions
type of connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment
WHS requirements for:
confined spaces
electrical safety
heights
lifting
materials handling
physical hazards
warranty information for equipment supplies and contractor work guarantees.
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: identify and work with potential earthing locations, cable routes, cable support systems, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures, and distributors build 19 inch racks install protective earth installations organise AC mains power infrastructure install UPS DC backup power. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: site where supporting infrastructure may be installed, including simulated environment use of industry-current plant, tools and equipment relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work 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: direct observation of the candidate building metal superstructure to house equipment direct observation of the candidate installing protective earth and functional earth installations review of installation activity schedule prepared by the candidate oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation issues, types of systems and applications. |
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 ICTCBL3010B Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises. 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.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include: | appropriate licences for: crane forklift winch AS/ACIF S008:2006 AS/ACIF S009:2006 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 Communications Alliance standards and codes Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume Environmental Protection Acts WHS Acts |
Customer may be: | architect asset manager builder business owner nominated representative project manager service provider |
Site survey may include: | cable tunnels pathways equipment bays floor layout floor loadings lighting preparation area roof structures ventilation wall structures |
Infrastructure may include: | air conditioning requirements alarm panels cable entries distribution frames duct and cable trays equipment racks power supplies radio structure |
Hazards may include: | building debris earth potential rise (EPR) glass fibre live power lines manual handling mud and water natural gas and other gas build-up needle stick injury optical fibre cable containing hazardous light radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) vermin |
Material supplies may include: | cable racks cable trays, nuts and bolts distribution frames or blocks earth terminal and rod frames and cabinets insulation blocks iron support structures jumper wire lacing, twine and cable ties patch panels termination blocks |
Safety equipment may include: | electrical isolators EWP harnesses manual lifters personal protective equipment, including: acid-proof clothing earmuffs face masks gloves head protection kneepads safety boots safety glasses safety barriers |
Resources may include: | finance labour materials tools and test equipment vehicles |
Tools and test equipment may include: | tools: antistatic wrist strap pliers power drill screwdrivers sockets soldering iron spanners test equipment: antistatic testers cable testers displacement tools humidity and temperature testers insulation testers load testers multimeters optical loss test set oscilloscope structured cabling certification volt meters |
WHS and environmental requirements may relate to: | decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work environmental considerations: clean-up protection stormwater protection waste management identifying other services, including power and gas 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 traffic cones trench guards warning signs and tapes special access requirements suitable light and ventilation |
Cable support systems may include: | entrance facilities intra- and inter-building facilities |
Installing uninterruptible power source or supply systems may include: | organising certification of electrical installation terminating and connecting DC power cables to equipment testing DC electrical cabling |
Labels and designations may include: | cabinets cables distribution panels racks vendor labels |
Telecommunications - Telecommunications networks engineering
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.