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Construct aerial cable supports

Construct aerial cable supports

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL335
State Code
OBA53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install aerial cable supports in domestic, commercial or industrial communications applications, including digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, master antenna television (MATV), cable television (CATV), closed-circuit television (CCTV), long-term evolution (LTE) computer networks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and multimedia.It applies to technical staff installing aerial cable for customers and carrier networks. Installations are completed outdoors on customer premises using basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems and working at heights. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. 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. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare site for installation
  • 1.1 Access site according to required enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Verify aerial cable support installation requirementsaccording to approved designs, and recognise and plan for constraints
  • 1.3 Obtain information about location of other services from relevant authorities
  • 1.4 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential worksite hazards
  • 1.5 Assess support structure safety according to standard working conditions and proceed according to this assessment
  • 1.6 Set up cable support installation equipment according to manufacturer requirements and enterprise guidelines
2. Install aerial support structures
  • 2.1 Select type of aerial cable support for catenary wire or integrated bearer or self-supporting cable installation
  • 2.2 Use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights
  • 2.3 Erect barriers and signage according to safety requirements
  • 2.4 Construct support foundations to specifications and provide for safe and secure operation of support structure
  • 2.5 Install aerial cable supports securely and safely according to plan, manufacturer specifications, industry standards and authorisations
3. Restore site and complete documentation
  • 3.1 Undertake quality check on completed installation
  • 3.2 Reinstate site to identified requirements
  • 3.3 Complete reports on installation and design amendments and record according to telecommunications industry requirements
  • 3.4 Notify customer and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE73 ICTCBL309 Construct aerial cable supports Unit of competency