Elements and Performance Criteria

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 include:
access times and methods
approval to enter site
approved entry requirements
electronic surveillance
security clearance.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
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
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 and fixing systems
fire sprinkler systems
gas and water mains
high voltage (HV) power.
Tools may include:
cutters
drills
explosive power tools
hammers
hand or power (electrical or air) tools
power leads.
Plans may include:
building plans
floor plans
reflected ceiling plans
schematic drawings.
Cable routes may include:
ducting systems
false or suspended ceilings
raised floors
subfloor ducting
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
safety glasses.
Documentation may include:
inventory of material used on project
record of installation procedures
update of cable plan and route.

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
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.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
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.
Methods of assessment
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.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTCBL3009B 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 those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.