ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems ICTCBL2005A Unit descriptor Install customer cable support systems This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install support systems for cable infrastructure. It involves planning cable routes and selecting and installing a support structure. The activity may be for a new cable installation, upgrade of cable capacity for an existing network or subsystem, or cabling infrastructure for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN). Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended. The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005A, ICTCBL2006A, ICTCBL2008A, ICTCBL2012A, ICTCBL2017A and ICTCMP2022A. that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority s (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Registration (CPR), is generally used as part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is usually regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications, such as ICT20310 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling. When these six units are undertaken as a set within state and territory funding approved programs, the two benchmark CPR units (ICTCBL2136A and ICTCBL2137A) are not required. Employability skills Prerequisite units 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 ACMA-accredited registrar. This unit contains employability skills. Co-requisite units Application of the unit Technical staff who install and provide cabling infrastructure for customer premises and equipment apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They may be required to do new installations, upgrades or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. Competency field Unit sector This unit applies to indoor and outdoor cable and systems within customer premises. Cabling Telecommunications ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 1
ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. 1. Prepare cable support installation 2. Determine cable routes 3. Determine support method 4. Mark out and install fixings and support structure 5. Complete support installation PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1.1. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure and comply with site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2. Confirm site capacities for storage and location of cable feeders or establish alternative methods 1.3. Determine customer specifications, manufacturer s and enterprise requirements for cable support 1.4. Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the cabling worksite 1.5. Plan cable route identifying and avoiding other services and remote power feeding services operating at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) on site in commercial buildings 1.6. Select tools and materials for installation of support system from work specifications and schedules 2.1. Review relevant plans and verify cable locations 2.2. Select cable routes appropriate to the location of building services providing access to all outlets and enabling cable to be supported to the outlet point 2.3. Plan safe and efficient installation by accurate identification of structural building requirements and identified site constraints 2.4. Identify cable and services segregation clearances to ensure cable route complies with manufacturers, enterprise, legislative and industry codes of practice 3.1. Select an appropriate support system for the planned cable route and identified site constraints 3.2. Prepare the support system for capability to meet the planned concentration of cable in any location to facilitate ready access for maintenance and to allow for future expansion 4.1. Mark out and install fixings and structures securely in a safe manner to manufacturer s specifications ensuring cable weight can be supported in all operating conditions 4.2. Align support structure correctly to enable cable to be installed evenly, in order and without damage 4.3. Install protective earthing to industry standards 4.4. Conduct work with minimal disruption to ongoing customer activity 5.1. Check and adjust installed supports to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and operation 5.2. Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions 5.3. Complete documentation ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 2
ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. Required skills communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements planning and organisational skills to: arrange site access interpret and apply relevant regulations and standards 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 occupational health and safety (OHS) standards work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment technical skills to: read and interpret drawings related to: - cable coding system - cable layouts - frame locations - identifiers - outlet locations use correct methods of running and fastening cables in commercial buildings use hand and power tools Required knowledge building construction of commercial buildings cable and services segregation clearances to ensure cable route complies with manufacturer s, enterprise, legislative and industry codes of practice features and operating requirements of equipment information required to operate appropriate equipment according to specifications installation methods and performance requirements 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 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. Site security arrangements may access times and methods include: approval to enter site approved entry requirements electronic surveillance security clearance. Relevant legislation, codes, Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) regulations and standards may standards and codes include: ACMA technical standards ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 3
ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems RANGE STATEMENT 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 Australian building codes and regulations cabling security codes and regulations confined spaces regulations Environmental Protection Acts fire regulations mining legislation noise abatement and heritage legislation OHS regulated or industry codes of practice technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006. 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. Other services may include: availability and suitability of existing cabling trays Tools may include: cutters and fixing systems fire sprinkler systems gas and water mains high voltage (HV) power. Plans may include: building plans drills explosive power tools hammers hand or power (electrical or air) tools power leads. floor plans reflected ceiling plans schematic drawings. Cable routes may include: ducting systems false or suspended ceilings raised floors subfloor ducting ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 4
ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems RANGE STATEMENT wall cavities. Cable may include: cable compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements structured: Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A shielded twisted pairs (STP) or unshielded twisted pairs (UTP) underground or aerial. Support system may refer to: back-mount frames for distributors formally main distribution frame (MDF), intermediate distribution frame (IDF), final distribution point (FDP)) cable trays: cable ladder galvanised steel low or high sided perforated PVC single or multiple channel catenary wire ducts: closed metal open PVC single or multiple channel line poles systems: between buildings or poles exposed areas in building risers designed for services installation installed in ceilings on external building walls under floors suspension. Safe manner may include: safe use and handling of: chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms - ladders - scaffold - scissor lifts or cherry pickers use of protective clothing : earmuffs gloves head protection kneepads masks protective suits safety boots ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 5
ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems RANGE STATEMENT safety glasses. Documentation may include: inventory of material used on project record of installation procedures update of cable plan and route. ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 6
ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems 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 Context of, and specific resources for assessment Methods of assessment Guidance information for assessment Evidence of the ability to: plan a cable route and cable support system interpret related floor plans, building plans, reflected ceiling plans and schematic drawings install three different support structures: catenary wire ducts and or trays frame back-mounts complete support installation applying relevant regulations and standards comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices. Assessment must ensure: sites where customer cable support systems may be installed use of equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable installation activities. 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 direct observation of the candidate installing a cable support system. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTCBL3009A Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation. 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 ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 7
ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems EVIDENCE GUIDE those required in this unit of competency. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 8
ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable ICTCBL2006A Unit descriptor Place and secure customer cable This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install customer cable infrastructure. It involves selecting cable route, setting up cable dispensers and placing and securing cable. The activity may be for a new cable installation, upgrade of cable capacity for an existing network or subsystem, or cabling infrastructure for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN). Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended. The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005A, ICTCBL2006A, ICTCBL2008A, ICTCBL2012A, ICTCBL2017A and ICTCMP2022A, that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority s (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Registration (CPR), is generally used as part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is usually regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications, such as ICT20310 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling. When these six units are undertaken as a set within state and territory funding approved programs, the two benchmark CPR units (ICTCBL2136A and ICTCBL2137A) are not required. Employability skills Prerequisite units 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 ACMA-accredited registrar. This unit contains employability skills. Co-requisite units Application of the unit Technical staff who install and provide cabling infrastructure for customer premises and equipment apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They may be required to do new installations, upgrades or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. Competency field Unit sector This unit applies to indoor and outdoor cable and systems within customer premises. Cabling Telecommunications ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 1
ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. 1. Prepare for task and identify cable route 2. Set up cable dispensers 3. Place and secure cable 4. Complete cable installation PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1.1. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure and comply with site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2. Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the cabling work site 1.3. Plan cable route identifying and avoiding other services and remote power feeding services operating at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) on site in commercial buildings 1.4. Select cable route to maintain required clearances and segregations according to cable plan and complying with relevant industry standards 1.5. Confirm cable route and requirements with customer 1.6. Select tools, equipment and cables for installation of support system from work specifications and schedules 2.1. Determine feeder locations to minimise wastage of cable and efficiency 2.2. Set up feeders in locations to provide ease of access during hauling of cable 2.3. Secure feeder locations to minimise safety risks during installation 2.4. Label hauling end of the cable with unique identifier prior to placement 3.1. Haul and place cable in a safe manner within clearances required by industry standards, manufacturer s and work specifications 3.2. Place cable in a neat, orderly and methodical manner, allowing sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination 3.3. Inspect cable to maintain separations to comply with regulations 3.4. Install barriers to achieve separations where sufficient spatial separation cannot be met with other services 3.5. Install and trim securing anchors promptly to restrain cable movement to manufacturer s specifications 4.1. Update records and cable plans promptly and accurately 4.2. Store records and plans according to customer and company requirements 4.3. Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. Required skills communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 2
ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE planning and organisational skills to: arrange site access interpret and apply relevant regulations and standards 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 occupational health and safety (OHS) standards work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment technical skills to: read and interpret drawings related to: - cable coding system - cable layouts - frame locations - identifiers - outlet locations use correct methods of running and fastening cables in commercial buildings use hand and power tools Required knowledge building construction of commercial buildings cable and services segregation clearances to ensure cable route complies with manufacturer s, enterprise, legislative and industry codes of practice features and operating requirements of equipment information required to operate appropriate equipment according to specifications installation methods and performance requirements 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 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. Site security arrangements may access times and methods include: approval to enter site approved entry requirements electronic surveillance security clearance. Relevant legislation, codes, Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) regulations and standards may standards and codes include: ACMA technical standards AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1 AS/NZS 3000:2007 AS/NZS 3080:2003 AS/NZS 3084:2003 AS/NZS 3085.1:2004 ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 3
ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable RANGE STATEMENT 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 Australia Building Codes and Regulations cabling security codes and regulations confined spaces regulations Environmental Protection Acts fire regulations mining legislation noise abatement and heritage legislation OHS regulated or industry codes of practice technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006. 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 that require mandatory separation from communications cable hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service. 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. Cable route may include: ducting systems Tools may include: cutters false or suspended ceilings raised floor sub-floor ducting wall cavities. cutters drills explosive power tools hammers hand or power (electrical or air) tools hauling rope power leads pulling sock. Cables may include: cable compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements structured: Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A shielded twisted pairs (STP) or unshielded twisted pairs (UTP) ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 4
ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable RANGE STATEMENT underground or aerial. Work specifications may include: ACMA standards cable plans and designs consideration of access to sites: door and lift access floor loadings loading limits storage areas contract documents enterprise or local environmental hazard requirements manufacturer s specifications site requirements: access and egress points noise control presentation relationships with other customer activities specification schedules use of over voltage protection. Feeders may include: draw unit feeding guides manufacturer s coils pulley system. Haul and place cable may refer to: cable placed: in ceilings on external face of buildings on external poles on support structures through modular furniture ducts under floors vertically within cavities minimising cable damage: burning crushing cutting kinking nicking sheath twist stretching. Safe manner may include: safe use and handling of: chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms: - ladders - scaffold - scissor lifts or cherry pickers testing of external poles prior to access use of protective clothing : earmuffs ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 5
ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable RANGE STATEMENT gloves head protection kneepads masks protective suits safety boots safety glasses working in close proximity to exposed electrical conductors. Separations may include: wiring rules standard AS/ACIF S009:2006 distance between communications cable and other cable required by regulations where no barrier is installed distances between communications cable and other services: high voltage (HV) - single core - HV multi-core low voltage (LV) open terminations physical barriers installed when there is not enough space to achieve spatial separations requirements defined in ACMA regulations and other relevant Australian standards. Securing anchors may include: brackets clips fasteners ties. Records and cable plans may relate electronic databases and computer assisted to: designs (CAD) information on: cable coding system and identifiers cable layout frame location outlet location inventory of material used on project record of installation procedures telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) forms: TCA1 TCA2 updating cable plan and route. ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 6
ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable 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 Context of, and specific resources for assessment Methods of assessment Guidance information for assessment Evidence of the ability to: place and secure cables on support structures and building faces for both internal and external locations avoiding cable damage plan cable placement and set up cable dispensers for structured, aerial and underground cabling haul and install cables on support structures and building faces for both internal and external locations applying relevant regulations and standards install securing methods for above locations complete records and TCA forms comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices. Assessment must ensure: sites where placing and securing customer cable may be conducted use of equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable installation activities. 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 direct observation of the candidate placing and securing cable for three different situations. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTCBL2005A Install customer cable support systems. 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 ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 7
ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable EVIDENCE GUIDE 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. ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 8
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable ICTCBL2008A Unit descriptor Terminate metallic conductor customer cable This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to terminate metallic conductor cable for indoor and outdoor installations within customer premises. It also applies to joining cable in a terminating block. The activity may be a new cable installation or upgrade of cable capacity for an existing network or subsystem, or cabling infrastructure for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN). Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended. The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005A, ICTCBL2006A, ICTCBL2008A, ICTCBL2012A, ICTCBL2017A and ICTCMP2022A, that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority s (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Registration (CPR), is generally used as part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is usually regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications, such as ICT20310 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling. When these six units are undertaken as a set within state and territory funding approved programs, the two benchmark CPR units (ICTCBL2136A and ICTCBL2137A) are not required. Employability skills Prerequisite units 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 ACMA-accredited registrar. This unit contains employability skills. Co-requisite units Application of the unit Competency field Unit sector ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. 1. Prepare cable termination Technical staff who terminate metallic conductor cable apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. This unit applies to all communications applications, digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. It may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations. Cabling Telecommunications PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1.1. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 1
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 1.2. Prepare for cable terminating work within the regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, records and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.3. Select correct termination for installation according to strategies to manage infrastructure and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.4. Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite 1.5. Identify remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises and risks posed by contact with remote power feed 1.6. Remove all contaminants from worksite that may adversely affect termination and prepare worksite to ensure adequate visibility to minimise errors and reduce eye strain 1.7. Design cable and block location within frame with capacity for expansion where possible 1.8. Segregate incoming and outgoing cables for ease of access and to minimise overlaying and backtracking of cable 2. Terminate cable 2.1. Remove cable sheath to allow for conductor length and installation requirements 2.2. Layer out cable to manufacturer s coding system to ensure correct terminating sequence and unique identification where appropriate 2.3. Install over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required 2.4. Install terminating modules to frame according to manufacturer s specifications 2.5. Fan cable pairs neatly to termination equipment to facilitate accurate termination 2.6. Terminate cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements to manufacturer s specifications using correct tool 2.7. Earth cable shield to manufacturer s specifications and industry standards 3. Test termination 3.1. Conduct a visual inspection to confirm that the termination colour code sequence has been followed 3.2. Test termination to satisfy performance specifications and record results 4. Complete records and clean up site 4.1. Label cable pairs clearly to provide an accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and client standards 4.2. Update records and plans with cabling details to provide an accurate record according to industry codes of practice and AS/ACIF S009:2006 4.3. Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) forms and notify customer 4.4. Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 2
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. Required skills communication skills to liaise with work associates, supervisors, team members and clients literacy skills to interpret: technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, specifications and requirements for metallic cable termination related regulations and industry codes review relevant plans to identify and verify cable terminations 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 check environmental conditions are suitable for termination identify remote power feeding services in a range of commonly encountered circumstances 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 to detail and adherence to all safety requirements confirm an inventory of tools and materials necessary to terminate cable according to work specifications and schedules technical skills to: perform fault clearance read and interpret drawings related to: - cable coding system and identifiers - cable locations - frame locations - layouts and terminations - outlet location use diagnostic equipment use hand and power tools Required knowledge features and operating requirements of testing equipment information required to operate appropriate terminating and testing equipment according to specifications 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 termination methods and performance requirements typical issues and challenges that occur on site ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 3
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable 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. Cable terminating work refers to: cabling work: aerial and underground performed only in relation to a customer s premises customer metallic cabling that terminates on a socket or network termination device or patch panel. Regulatory environment refers to: accredited registrars and registration ACMA Certified Components List Communications Alliance labelling requirements Telecommunications Act 1997. Cabling environment may refer to: indoor environments, including concealed locations: ceilings and false ceilings internal wall space modular workstations under floor outdoor environments,including cable installations: aerial telecommunications cabling for restricted cabling work but does not include installations on poles shared with low voltage (LV) or high voltage (HV) electrical power cables or terminations external walls underground cabling in an exclusive trench or shared trench with electrical LV cables and other utilities. Cable type may include: aerial or underground coaxial cable copper twisted pair indoor or external structured data cable: Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A Cable identification refers to: cable conductor identification codes: banded colour coded lettered numbered. Termination systems may include: distribution frames Krone block patch panel socket termination strip. Earthing and protection must earthing for protection include: surge suppression. Records may include: building, cabling and equipment location plans cable plans ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 4
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable RANGE STATEMENT labelling of: distributor pairs distributor verticals equipment closets network termination device (NTD) record cards patch panels rooms telecommunication outlets record books and cards: campus distributors (CD) building distributors (BD) floor distributors (FD) local distributors (LD) TCA conforming with AS/ACIFS009:2006: cable drawings record books record cards TCA1 sign off form TCA2 form. Relevant legislation, codes, Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) regulations and standards may standards and codes include: AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1 AS/NZS 3000 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 Australian Standard: AS/ACIF S008:2006 and Australian Standard: AS/ACIF S009:2006 cabling security codes and regulations communications cabling manual (restricted) ISO Draft 11801 (International) regulated or industry codes of practice and appropriate ACMA technical standards technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006. Termination may include: cable termination at a frame or outlet location cable termination usually done individually termination systems that may be manufacturer s proprietary systems. Strategies to manage appropriate separations, fastening techniques and infrastructure may refer to: correct use of cable trays and support systems back-mount or outlet layout conforms to manufacturer s specifications layout allows for adequate workspace to ensure ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 5
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable RANGE STATEMENT ease of access for installation and service purposes terminating equipment layout systematically and following relevant industry codes of practice, standards and customer requirements where appropriate. Safety hazards may refer to: access points that may contain: Contaminants may include: asbestos building debris dust paint water. Cable and block include: cable support bock hazardous light (non-visible laser) radio frequency (RF) emission 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. mounting bracket terminating block ropes and anchors. Coding system may be: banded OHS and environmental requirements colour coded lettered numbered. identifying other services, including power and gas may relate to: need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement 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: tools and equipment materials chemicals work platforms asbestos ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 6
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable RANGE STATEMENT 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. Cabling details may include: cable location and type cable infrastructure pair locations interconnections pair numbering and labelling. ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 7
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable 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 Context of, and specific resources for assessment Methods of assessment Guidance information for assessment Evidence of the ability to: terminate systems at both distributor and outlet locations terminate one jumperable distributor (campus distributor or building distributor) with a capacity of 100 pair or greater and one non-jumperable distributor (local distributor) and a patch panel terminate at least one 50 pair, one 4 pair, and one Ethernet cables; including accurate completion of installation records, drawing alterations and compliance forms use correct methods to terminate a range of cables conduct and interpret cable test results and a minimum of three different lead-in fault remediation interpret and apply relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards update records and plans to show pair locations comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices. Assessment must ensure: sites where metallic conductor cable may be terminated use of testing equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable terminating activities. 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 or written report with completed documentation direct observation of the candidate terminating at least one 50 pair, one 4 pair, and one Ethernet cables. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTCBL2006A Place and secure customer cable. 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 ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 8
ICTCBL2008A Terminate metallic conductor customer cable EVIDENCE GUIDE 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. ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 9
ICTCBL2012A Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system ICTCBL2012A Unit descriptor Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install telecommunications earthing system to metallic frames. Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications earthing systems. The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005A, ICTCBL2006A, ICTCBL2008A, ICTCBL2012A, ICTCBL2017A and ICTCMP2022A. that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority s (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Registration (CPR), is generally used as part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is usually regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications such as ICT20310 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling. When these six units are undertaken as a set within state and territory funding approved programs, the two benchmark CPR units (ICTCBL2136A and ICTCBL2137A) are not required. Employability skills Prerequisite units 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 ACMA-accredited registrar. This unit contains employability skills. Co-requisite units Application of the unit Telecommunications technicians and field officers who install earthing systems apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. This unit may be applied to domestic, small office home office (SOHO), commercial or industrial installations and covers multistorey and multi-site locations. It applies to indoor and outdoor installation of cabling and equipment within customer premises. Competency field Unit sector Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, LANs and WANs and multimedia. Cabling Telecommunications ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1. Prepare to install 1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 1
ICTCBL2012A Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA telecommunications earthing system codes, regulations and standards 1.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure 1.3. Calculate earthing requirements using relevant cable characteristics 1.4. Calculate the upper and lower limits of resistance for cable system earths 1.5. Establish location of earthing applications, minimising the risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services 1.6. Select route to minimise interference to system performance and according to safe working practices 1.7. Select earthing materials to comply with relevant industry standards 2. Install and secure earth cable 2.1. Maintain cable separations to meet performance requirements of application environment 2.2. Check earth cable insulation is undamaged to ensure integrity of earth provided 2.3. Isolate protective and functional earths at all times to ensure operation according to industry standards 2.4. Install and secure cable following occupational health and safety ( OHS) and environmental requirements meeting manufacturer s specifications and industry standards 3. Terminate and test earth cable installation 3.1. Terminate earth with connectors recommended by manufacturer and according to industry standards 3.2. Maintain earth continuity at all times to ensure safe and reliable system operation 3.3. Maintain correct interface requirements with electrical systems according to industry standards 3.4. Test the earthing system according to manufacturer s specifications in a safe manner 3.5. Rectify earth system faults, where required, prior to retesting 4. Complete task and 4.1. Label earthing systems according to industry regulations documentation 4.2. Complete documentation, including test records 4.3. Clean up and restore worksite 4.4. Notify customer and obtain sign off REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. Required skills communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and specifications, competency requirements for telecommunications earthing systems 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 ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 2
ICTCBL2012A Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE damage to goods or equipment task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail technical skills to use hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment and perform fault clearance Required knowledge ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000, legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity features and operating requirements of test equipment information required to operate equipment according to a test specification 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, Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) regulations and standards include: 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/NZS 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 (NATA) requirements OHS technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006. Earthing requirements refers to: provision of safe operation of the installation and includes: lightning conductor link to multiple earth neutral (MEN) over voltage screening surges and spikes. Location refers to: cable routes cable trays ICT10 Integrated Telecommunications Training Package Page 3