Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:55 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks

Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEDV0009
State Code
OBX44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks (LANs).It includes selecting compliant equipment, arranging locations of equipment and cable routes, applying solutions based on calculated measures and completing network documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to select equipment
  • 1.1 Scope of work communications network is determined from documentation and/or discussions with relevant person/s
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for the communications network area are identified, obtained and applied
2 Arrange locations of equipment and cable routes
  • 2.1 Location of equipment is arranged in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards
  • 2.2 Cable routes are planned to ensure maximum lengths in accordance with relevant industry standards and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Cable routes are planned in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards
  • 2.4 Earthing is arranged in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards
3 Select cables and equipment
  • 3.1 Cable types are selected for the environment/s and performance requirements in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards
  • 3.2 Cable sizes are selected for capacity and performance requirements in accordance with job specifications
  • 3.3 Earthing components are selected for earthing requirements in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards
  • 3.4 Network equipment is selected in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and relevant industry standards
  • 3.5 Electronic equipment types are selected for the environment/s and performance requirements in accordance with job specifications and relevant industry standards
4 Document communications network
  • 4.1 Justifications for selections of cable and electronic equipment and relevant calculations are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Communications network arrangement and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with workplace procedures and forwarded to relevant person/s
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC466 UEENEEF110A Select and arrange data and voice equipment for local area networks Unit of competency