Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Customer requirements may include:
contract documents
cable plans and designs
specification schedules
timelines.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
appropriate licences:
winch
crane
forklift
EWP
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
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
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
OHS
ISO Draft 11801 (International)
regulated or industry codes of practice including appropriate ACMA and AS/ACIF technical standards
relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Hazards may include:
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural gas and other gas build up
needle stick injury
radio frequency equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
slippery surfaces
vermin.
Tools and equipment may include:
tools:
cable ties
crimping tool
drills
hammers
labeller
ladders
saws
terminating tool
equipment:
continuity tester
LAN Cat tester
multimeter
test equipment:
conforming with AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006.
Barriers may include:
flashing lights
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats.
Cable type may include:
Category 5 or 5E Category 6 or 6E Category 7.
Structured cabling may include:
unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
shielded twisted pair (STP)
solid conductor
stranded conductor (short links only).
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Industry standards may relate to:
bending ratios to manufacturer's and AS/ACIF or ACMA standard requirements
cable anchors maintain pair alignment and do not compress cable sheath
cable free from tension
twist ratio defects minimised to avoid accumulation effect on structured cable performance
twist ratio in cable maintained to optimise performance.
Over-voltage protection devices requirements must comply with:
ACMA standards
enterprise or local environmental hazard
manufacturer.
Termination hardware include:
ACMA-approved products
blocks
connectors
frames
sockets.
Certification requirements may include:
installer based or independent:
formal and documented testing procedures and results
installers warranty
manufacturer's certificate.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation to industry standards applying related OHS requirements and work practices
install termination hardware
conduct and interpret test results
determine compliance with manufacturer's certification and warranties
provide report documenting the installation and test results to client.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where installation, termination and certification of structured cabling may be conducted
use of testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on installation and certification 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, including test results
direct observation of the candidate installing, terminating and certifying customer premises structured cabling installation.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises.

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.