Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTCBL248, 'Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
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 to install and splice hard-line coaxial cable | 1.1 Confirm site access approval prior to site entry and comply with site security arrangements 1.2 Read and interpret installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine job layout 1.3 Locate and identify adjoining other services according to industry guidelines, and work health and safety (WHS) practices 1.4 Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to industry guidelines 1.5 Test relevant aerial metallic fittings for live voltage and respond according to industry guidelines 1.6 Install equipotential bonding according to design 1.7 Undertake approved alterations to design, as required, according to industry guidelines 1.8 Select appropriate hard-line coaxial cable type according to installation requirements 1.9 Select and obtain all materials required for cable termination including passive and active devices and connectors |
2. Verify placement and secure coaxial cable | 2.1 Use safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and WHS requirements 2.2 Protect integrity of coaxial cable (sheath, shield and centre conductor) to ensure no loss of performance 2.3 Form cable into position with sufficient lengths by using approved forming tools that allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications 2.4 Follow installation design to install cable safely without damage to cable and ensure cable flow in pits and manholes is according to carrier standards and work instructions 2.5 Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications 2.6 Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties 2.7 Use correct lashing machine and techniques to attach aerial cable to catenary wire |
3. Splice coaxial cable | 3.1 Strip and core hard-line coaxial cable, according to specifications, to required length using appropriate tools 3.2 Select appropriate kit to match type of hard-line coaxial cable in use and splice according to manufacturer recommendations 3.3 Seal all splices according to industry specifications |
4. Terminate coaxial cable | 4.1 Prepare coaxial cable for termination, according to specifications, using appropriate tools 4.2 Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and terminate according to industry standards 4.3 Install network device chassis/housing in correct orientation according to design 4.4 Prepare centre pins of cable and connector, and cut according to vendor specifications 4.5 Terminate connectors to torque according to manufacturer recommendations to prevent RF leakage, and ensure seizure screws are tightened 4.6 Seal all terminations according to industry specifications |
5. Complete installation operation | 5.1 Place cables in pit and/or mount on aerial strand according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident 5.2 Attach fitted off device aerially or underground according to manufacturer specifications or work instructions 5.3 Reinstate site, and remove waste and debris for disposal according to environmental requirements and maintain safe worksite conditions |
6. Complete installation administration | 6.1 Complete reports according to telecommunications carrier network policy 6.2 Update plans and records using appropriate symbols with details of installation |