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Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure

Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL253
State Code
OBA65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct underground telecommunications infrastructure, made up of conduits and enclosures, for cabling provisioning.It applies to individuals in technical roles in civil construction who install pits and pre-built enclosures with connecting pipes for underground telecommunications infrastructure, predominantly in greenfield sites.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to construct underground work
  • 1.1 Obtain construction design plan from appropriate personnel to scope work and arrange for site access
  • 1.2 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards and other services that will need to be considered
  • 1.3 Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.4 Determine type of underground pit/manhole required for project as specified in construction design plan
2. Install enclosure
  • 2.1 Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) regulations
  • 2.2 Determine excavation meets specification of design plan
  • 2.3 Place foundation of suitable material to provide safe and stable footing prior to installing underground enclosure in excavation
  • 2.4 Place recognised barrier over construction where enclosure is to be installed over power cables according to enterprise requirements or agreements with other authorities
  • 2.5 Install earth mat facility under enclosure as required by enterprise
  • 2.6 Install enclosure specified in construction design plan according to manufacturer specifications using specified materials
3. Install connecting pipe works
  • 3.1 Install conduit in trench to enterprise specifications
  • 3.2 Connect conduit to enclosure according to manufacturer specifications and industry practice
4. Complete project
  • 4.1 Complete reports and record alterations to plans using appropriate symbols, according to enterprise policy
  • 4.2 Complete all labelling requirements according to industry standard
  • 4.3 Recover obsolete materials and equipment, and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • 4.4 Restore site according to enterprise or approving authority requirements and to customer satisfaction
  • 4.5 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE89 ICTCBL213 Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure Unit of competency