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Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises

Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL302
State Code
AWE80
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and test optical fibre cable on a customer's premises for communications applications using a range of terminations that may include direct termination, fusion splicing and mechanical splicing.It applies to technical staff who place, secure and terminate optical fibre cable in new installations and upgrades or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. 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 installation of optical fibre cable
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identifiedhazards on worksite
  • 1.4 Organise tools, cabling products, equipment and materials for given work
  • 1.5 Match optical fibre cabletype and connectors to installation environment and customer requirements
  • 1.6 Check proposed route and bend ratios to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards
  • 1.7 Test cable on drum for optical continuity if required
2 Install, terminate and test optical fibre cable
  • 2.1 Install cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and complying with manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards
  • 2.2 Join cable and perform type of termination specified in plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.3 Test joint for transmission loss and strength and re-terminate joint if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.4 Record all measurements
3 Remove fibre hazards from work area
  • 3.1 Clean work area thoroughly to minimise risk of injury from loose glass fibre
  • 3.2 Dispose of waste safely according to relevant environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Restore worksite to customer’s satisfaction
4 Document installation
  • 4.1 Update plans and records with details of installation and test results
  • 4.2 Notify customer of work completion and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI882 ICTCBL3010B Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA63 ICTCBL322 Install, test and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises Unit of competency