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Evidence Guide: ICTCBL3069A - Install network cable equipment

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ICTCBL3069A - Install network cable equipment

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

Prepare for installation

  1. Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work
  2. Scope the work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
  3. Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the worksite
  4. Determine cable route and type of network cable equipment from project plan and identify and avoid other services
  5. Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  6. Evaluate nature of job and infrastructure hierarchy from plan and obtain approval from customer on key features of installation to meet customer requirements
  7. Coordinate other parties to minimise disruption to services and down time
  8. Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to facilitate access and avoid overlaying and backtracking of cable
Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work

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Scope the work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements

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Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the worksite

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Determine cable route and type of network cable equipment from project plan and identify and avoid other services

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Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently

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Evaluate nature of job and infrastructure hierarchy from plan and obtain approval from customer on key features of installation to meet customer requirements

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Coordinate other parties to minimise disruption to services and down time

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Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to facilitate access and avoid overlaying and backtracking of cable

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Install required cable and equipment support structure

  1. Evaluate existing equipment support structure and develop a plan for additional support structure provisioning
  2. Install additional cable support, equipment support structure and cable runs according to manufacturer's specifications, industry practice and occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements
  3. Determine cable route between rack and sub-rack and cable termination point to comply with customer requirements, site limitations, equipment specifications and regulations
  4. Install cabling infrastructure to interface rack and subrack according to installation instructions
  5. Complete cabling requirements to support installation of equipment
Evaluate existing equipment support structure and develop a plan for additional support structure provisioning

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Install additional cable support, equipment support structure and cable runs according to manufacturer's specifications, industry practice and occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements

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Determine cable route between rack and sub-rack and cable termination point to comply with customer requirements, site limitations, equipment specifications and regulations

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Install cabling infrastructure to interface rack and subrack according to installation instructions

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Complete cabling requirements to support installation of equipment

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Install equipment and earthing protection

  1. Install lightning protection equipment where required, according to manufacturer's specifications and industry practice
  2. Install earthing protection and line conditioning where required, according to relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), local power company and industry practice
  3. Install equipment component into rack and sub-rack and complete connections according to manufacturer's specifications and compliance with warranty requirements
Install lightning protection equipment where required, according to manufacturer's specifications and industry practice

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Install earthing protection and line conditioning where required, according to relevant Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), local power company and industry practice

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Install equipment component into rack and sub-rack and complete connections according to manufacturer's specifications and compliance with warranty requirements

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Perform tests

  1. Power-on test individual equipment items
  2. Visually check that all connections and interconnections are firm and sound
  3. Electrically test all terminations for continuity according to enterprise guidelines
Power-on test individual equipment items

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Visually check that all connections and interconnections are firm and sound

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Electrically test all terminations for continuity according to enterprise guidelines

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Complete project documentation

  1. Install labels to new equipment and radiation warning signs, where required, according to enterprise guidelines practice
  2. Record test results for future reference, complete reports on equipment installation and amend design to reflect existing cable layout and equipment according to enterprise requirements
  3. Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
  4. Restore site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction
  5. Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
Install labels to new equipment and radiation warning signs, where required, according to enterprise guidelines practice

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Record test results for future reference, complete reports on equipment installation and amend design to reflect existing cable layout and equipment according to enterprise requirements

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Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal

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Restore site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction

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Notify appropriate personnel of job completion 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:

prepare for installation of network cable equipment

provide cable infrastructure

install cable equipment support structure for power, alarms and interrogation requirements

install equipment, test and interpret test results

label equipment correctly

safely use any specialised hand or power tools and equipment

apply regulations and standards related to the installation

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites where installation of network cable equipment may be conducted

use of installation equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on 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:

direct observation of the candidate installing cable and equipment support structure

direct observation of the candidate installing network cable equipment and earthing protection

review of reports completed by the candidate outlining amended design of cable layout and test results

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises.

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

analytical skills to interpret test equipment settings and readings

communication skills to liaise with customers to ensure requirements are known and can be met within timeframes

literacy skills to interpret technical specifications and related documentation

numeracy skills to make calculations

planning and organisation skills to arrange site access and equipment delivery

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

technical skills to:

correctly handle and connect test equipment for physical installation of equipment and related media

Required knowledge

cabling types, connectors and cabling structures

connections to carrier infrastructure or equipment, such as main distribution frame (MDF) or customer interface units (CIU)

customer premises equipment

electrical and or optical properties to be measured

OHS considerations including:

electrical safety and lifting hazards

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

warranties and service level agreement

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

appropriate licences:

crane

EWP

forklift

winch

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

Environmental Protection Acts

ISO Draft 11801 (International)

OHS

regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA and AS/ACIF technical standards

relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards

road and traffic control legislation and codes

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

Appropriate personnel may be:

cable administrator

consultant

project engineer

project manager

site supervisor.

Safety hazards may refer to:

access points that may contain:

hazardous light (non-visible laser)

radio frequency (RF) emission

contact with remote power feed

electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable

hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service

unsafe support structures:

condemned poles

visible signs of decay or stress

unsafe weather:

heavy rains

high winds

severe heat or cold

thunderstorms.

Network cable equipment may be:

equipment connected at:

carrier's premises

customers' premises

elevated joint

openable joint

pillar

line conditioning

multiplexer

radio optical receivers

switching equipment

video processor.

Other services may include:

availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems

fire sprinkler systems

gas and water mains

high voltage (HV) power.

Plant, tools and safety equipment may include:

plant:

elevated platform vehicle

ladders

scissor lifts

wire raising tool (insulated)

safety equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

fall arrest systems

gloves

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

test equipment:

cable tester

continuity tester

passive optical network (PON) meter

LAN Cat tester

tools:

auger

fixing brackets

spanner.

Customer requirements may include:

equipment replacement

increase capacity

increase economic or cost efficiency

providing cable relief

providing new facilities or infrastructure to a customer or geographic area

providing new services.

Other parties may include:

customer

equipment and materials suppliers

local government

statutory authorities

network operation centre.

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement

identifying other services, including power and gas

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

gloves:

leather

plastic

rubber

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safety harness

safety line

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

stormwater protection

waste management.

Rack may include:

cable entries

frame

mesh tray

mounting supports

power supplies

ventilation.

Cabling infrastructure may include:

catenary

conduit

ducting

trays.

Cabling requirements may include:

inter-rack cabling and termination

power, alarm and interrogation requirements

rack and sub-rack to a distribution frame for network access.

Earthing protection may include:

earth stake

equipment earthing

isolator

lightning conductor

link to multiple earth neutral

MDF bonding

over voltage

screen earth

screening

surge suppressors

surges and spikes

telecommunications reference conductors.

Connections may be made to:

cable pair

digital distribution frame

feeder or antennae system

mainframe

optical fibre frame

optical fibre splicing frame.