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Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure

Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL213
State Code
AWE89
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 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 whose work involves the installation of pits and pre-built enclosures with connecting pipes for underground telecommunications infrastructure.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
  • 1.3 Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.4 Determine type of underground enclosure specified in construction design plan required for project
2. Install enclosure
  • 2.1 Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) regulations
  • 2.2 Place foundation of suitable material to provide safe and stable footing prior to installing underground enclosure in excavation
  • 2.3 Place recognised barrier over construction where enclosure is to be installed over power cables according to enterprise requirements or agreements with other authorities
  • 2.4 Install earth mat facility under enclosure where specified and required by enterprise
  • 2.5 Install enclosure specified in construction design plan to manufacturer’s 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’s specifications and industry practice
4. Complete project
  • 4.1 Complete reports according to enterprise policy and record alterations to plans using appropriate symbols
  • 4.2 Recover obsolete materials and equipment, and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • 4.3 Restore site according to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction
  • 4.4 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3310 ICTCBL2133A Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA65 ICTCBL253 Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure Unit of competency