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Joint metallic conductor cable on customer premises

Joint metallic conductor cable on customer premises

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL205
State Code
AWE96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to joint metallic conductor cable. It applies to individuals who work in technical roles completing tasks on customer premises in underground situations, pits, jointing enclosures or above ground.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 Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for jointing
  • 1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedures
  • 1.2 Inform appropriate personnel of identifiedhazards on worksite
  • 1.3 Organise tools, equipment and materials for given work
  • 1.4 Review site plans and documentation
  • 1.5 Select cable type and requirements for cable joint
2 Joint cable and test joint
  • 2.1 Joint metallic cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements and complying with manufacturer’s requirements and relevant industry standards
  • 2.2 Perform relevant cable tests to ensure joint complies with site specifications, manufacturer’s specifications and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 2.3 Rectify any cable faults
  • 2.4 Make visual inspection of joint to confirm soundness and completeness
3 Complete records and clean up site
  • 3.1 Complete required records and notify customer
  • 3.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions
  • 3.3 Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3302 ICTCBL2016A Joint metallic conductor cable on customer premises Unit of competency