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Terminate signal and data cables

Terminate signal and data cables

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18063
State Code
OAU54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to terminate signal and data cables and covers fixing, securing, identifying and marking conductors and cables.Where termination of cables is undertaken to pre-determined specifications and procedures then unit MEM03004 Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production) should also be selected.Where termination and connection of other cables is required unit MEM10002 Terminate and connect electrical wiring should also be selected.Where termination and connection of specialist cables is required unit MEM10011 Terminate and connect specialist cables should also be selected.Where higher levels of electrical/electronic measures are required unit MEM12004 Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Identify and mark conductors/cables
  • 2.1 Identify cables and conductors using appropriate test equipment and techniques
  • 2.2 Label cables and conductors in accordance with procedures, legislative requirements and statutory regulations to specifications
3 Prepare and terminate cable
  • 3.1 Obtain termination requirements and specifications
  • 3.2 Prepare cable ends and terminate cables to specifications, legislative requirements and statutory regulations utilising appropriate tools and techniques
  • 3.3 Test/examine terminations for compliance with specifications
4 Fix/secure cables
  • 4.1 Fix/secure cables utilising appropriate fixing/securing techniques
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5610 MEM18063B Terminate signal and data cables Unit of competency