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Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL204
State Code
AWE95
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install telecommunications earthing system to metallic frames, which includes digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.It applies to telecommunications technicians and field officers who install indoor or outdoor earthing systems for domestic, small office home office (SOHO), commercial or industrial installations in multi-storey and multi-site locations within a client's premises. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications earthing systems. All client 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 accredited registrar.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install telecommunications earthing system
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Arrange access according to client and individual site requirements
  • 1.3 Select earth wire for purpose intended according to specifications or current Australian Standards
  • 1.4 Establish location of earthing applications, minimising risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services
  • 1.5 Select route to minimise interference to system performance and according to safe working practices
  • 1.6 Select earthing materials to comply with relevant industry standards
2. Install and secure earth cable
  • 2.1 Maintain cable separations to meet performance requirements of application environment
  • 2.2 Check earth cable insulation is undamaged to ensure integrity of earth provided
  • 2.3 Isolate protective earth (PE), functional earth and telecommunication reference conductors (TRC) at all times to ensure operation according to industry standards
  • 2.4 Install and secure cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, meeting manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards
3. Terminate and test earth cable installation
  • 3.1 Terminate earth with connectors recommended by manufacturer and according to industry standards
  • 3.2 Maintain earth continuity at all times to ensure safe and reliable system operation
  • 3.3 Maintain correct interface requirements with electrical systems according to industry standards
  • 3.4 Test earthing system according to manufacturer’s specifications in safe manner
  • 3.5 Rectify earth system faults, where required, prior to re-testing
4. Complete task and documentation
  • 4.1 Label earthing systems according to industry regulations
  • 4.2 Complete documentation, including test records
  • 4.3 Clean up and restore worksite
  • 4.4 Notify client and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3301 ICTCBL2012A Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA74 ICTCBL242 Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZJ6 ICT20315 Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology Qualification