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Joint and terminate coaxial cable

Joint and terminate coaxial cable

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL209
State Code
AWG40
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, joint and terminate coaxial cable in the customer access network (CAN) environment for emerging technologies using high speed broadband and the delivery of cable television services on a client's premises for domestic, commercial or industrial installations.It applies to technical staff whose work involves jointing and terminating coaxial cable used in all telecommunications applications, including convergence technologies of telephony, data, video and multimedia as part of next generation networks (NGN).Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install and joint coaxial cable
  • 1.1 Confirm approval for site access with client prior to site entry and comply with site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Read and interpret client’s installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine layout of job
  • 1.3 Locate and identify adjoining other services according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices
  • 1.4 Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to enterprise guidelines
  • 1.5 Undertake approved alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines
2. Verify placement and secure coaxial cable
  • 2.1 Use safety equipment to protect self and public according to enterprise guidelines and WHS
  • 2.2 Maintain coaxial cable segregation to industry standard requirements
  • 2.3 Protect integrity of coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of performance
  • 2.4 Place cable in position with sufficient slack to allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.5 Follow installation designs to install cable safely without damage to cable or client's premises
  • 2.6 Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer’s or design specifications
  • 2.7 Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties and attach cable ties to minimise cable damage
3. Joint coaxial cable
  • 3.1 Strip coaxial cable according to specifications to required length using appropriate tools
  • 3.2 Select appropriate kit to match type of coaxial cable in use and jointing method according to manufacturer’s recommendations
  • 3.3 Joint cable and ensure jointing fitting retains segregation of conductor and shield
  • 3.4 Seal all joints according to manufacturer’s specifications
4. Terminate coaxial cable
  • 4.1 Prepare coaxial cable for termination according to specifications using appropriate tool
  • 4.2 Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and use terminating method recommended by manufacturer
  • 4.3 Verify connector fitting retains segregation of conductor and shield
  • 4.4 Terminate connectors to torque as recommended by manufacturer to prevent RF leakage
  • 4.5 Test connectors to mating specifications using gauge tester
  • 4.6 Maintain continuous ground on terminations and waterproof seal to preserve cable integrity
5. Complete installation operation
  • 5.1 Place cables in enclosure and lay up according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident
  • 5.2 Place other services according to enterprise guidelines
  • 5.3 Reinstate site and remove waste and debris for disposal according to environmental requirements and to maintain safe worksite conditions
6. Complete installation administration
  • 6.1 Complete reports according to enterprise policy
  • 6.2 Note alterations to plans using appropriate symbols
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3306 ICTCBL2066A Joint and terminate coaxial cable Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA67 ICTCBL252 Joint and terminate coaxial cable Unit of competency