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Evidence Guide: ICTCBL3019A - Install underground cable

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ICTCBL3019A - Install underground cable

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for underground cable hauling

  1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards including cable installation standards
  2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
  3. Verify cable installation requirements from plan and recognise constraints
  4. Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite
  5. Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities
  6. Select suitable tools and equipment and protective equipment to meet required industry standards
  7. Erect barriers according to safety requirements
  8. Set up cable installation equipment according to manufacturer's requirements and enterprise guidelines
  9. Clean debris and obstructions from conduit using suitable safe methods
  10. Seal cable ends to exclude ingress of foreign matter
Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards including cable installation standards

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Arrange access to the site according to required procedure

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Verify cable installation requirements from plan and recognise constraints

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Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite

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Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities

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Select suitable tools and equipment and protective equipment to meet required industry standards

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Erect barriers according to safety requirements

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Set up cable installation equipment according to manufacturer's requirements and enterprise guidelines

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Clean debris and obstructions from conduit using suitable safe methods

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Seal cable ends to exclude ingress of foreign matter

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Haul underground cable

  1. Run hauling feeder through conduit to enable cable hauling following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements
  2. Attach cable to hauling feeder according to manufacturer's specifications
  3. Employ cable slippers or rollers to ensure no sheath damage when hauling into and out of enclosures
  4. Lubricate cable and haul evenly at correct tension to reduce risk of cable damage
  5. Maintain sufficient cable length allowance for jointing
Run hauling feeder through conduit to enable cable hauling following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements

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Attach cable to hauling feeder according to manufacturer's specifications

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Employ cable slippers or rollers to ensure no sheath damage when hauling into and out of enclosures

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Lubricate cable and haul evenly at correct tension to reduce risk of cable damage

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Maintain sufficient cable length allowance for jointing

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Seal and secure cable and complete all documentation

  1. Tag all cables to enable future identification
  2. Seal cable ends to prevent ingress of foreign material
  3. Place cable on supports in enclosures to reduce damage to conductors and enable ease of access for maintenance
  4. Fit over voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
  5. Complete reports on installation and design amendments accurately and file promptly according to customer requirements
  6. Reinstate site to identified requirements if required
  7. Notify customer and obtain sign off
Tag all cables to enable future identification

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Seal cable ends to prevent ingress of foreign material

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Place cable on supports in enclosures to reduce damage to conductors and enable ease of access for maintenance

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Fit over voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required

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Complete reports on installation and design amendments accurately and file promptly according to customer requirements

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Reinstate site to identified requirements if required

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Notify customer and obtain sign off

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

haul underground cable to industry standards

restore site and complete documentation

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites where installation of underground cable may be conducted

use of installation equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable installation 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 with completed documentation, including updated cable plans and records

direct observation of the candidate installing underground cable.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTCBL3018A Install underground enclosures and conduit.

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

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

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as cable plans, equipment manuals, specifications and service orders

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

technical skills to:

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use excavation machinery

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate 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

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 includes:

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 3260:1993

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

Environmental Protection Acts

fire regulations

National Association of Testing Authorities requirements

OHS

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

Cable may include:

Category 5

Category 6 or 6A

Category 7 or 7A.

coaxial

copper

optical fibre.

Cable installation requirements may include:

cable size and type

distance to be hauled

existing cables

pipe size

standards.

Plan may include:

building

constructions

design

site layout drawings

street.

Constraints may include:

availability of cable size and type

earth potential rise (EPR):

event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages

condition of enclosures and pipe

optical cable may contain a hazardous light

radio frequency (RF) equipment may emit hazardous radiation

remote power feeding which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)

site conditions.

Hazards may include:

EPR

optical cable:

bare fibres

hazardous laser light

RF emission

remote power feeding.

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.

Tools and equipment may include:

hand tools, such as:

crowbar

feeders

glue

hammers

hauling eyes

jinker

picks

saws

shovels

slippers

spools and drums

mechanical equipment, such as:

auger

backhoe

borer

concrete gutter

ditch witch

excavators

forklift

mole plough

trenching machine.

Protective equipment may include:

earmuffs

gloves

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses.

Barriers may include:

flashing lights

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats.

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

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

noise, dust and clean-up management

stormwater protection

waste management.