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.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) Standards and Codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003 Telecommunications Installations - Generic cabling for commercial premises, clause 10.3.2 includes:
colour codes used to identify the various types of fibre
signals these cables would normally carry
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702 :2007
cabling security codes and regulations
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice including appropriate ACMA technical standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Hazards may include:
earth potential rise (EPR):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
optical cable:
bare fibres
hazardous laser light
remote power feeding
radio frequency (RF) emission.
Optical fibre cable type may include:
air blown
armour plated
compliance with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements for:
aerial
underground
designed for different environments and intended uses
external
internal
loose tube
multi-mode
single mode
tight buffered
various grades.
Connectors may include:
ACMA approved
fusion splicing (joins)
ST/SC connector (glued).
Customer requirements may be:
advised in on site meetings
found in:
cable plans and designs
contract documents
specification schedules.
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
plastic
rubber
leather
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses for laser work
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
noise, dust and clean-up management
stormwater protection
waste management
waste disposal containers:
drop sheets
sharps containers.
Type of termination may include:
direct termination
fusion splicing
mechanical splicing.

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 test optical fibre cable applying safety precautions when working with laser-based systems
install a connector type for fusion, mechanical splicing and direct terminations
complete relevant documentation to manufacturer's and design requirements
provide report documenting the installation and test results to client
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where installation and termination of optical fibre cable may be conducted
use of optical fibre testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on optical fibre cable installation 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 prepared by candidate outlining installation and test results
direct observation of the candidate placing, securing and terminating customer premises optical fibre cable.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL2136A Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
ICTCBL3013A Perform cable and system test 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.