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Design communications wiring systems for customer premises

Design communications wiring systems for customer premises

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTDRE314
State Code
OBA49
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
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design a smart cable wiring system on customer premises.It applies to individuals employed in a technical capacity for the emerging information technologies and applications in domestic and small to medium enterprises. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to design a wiring system for premises
  • 1.1 Consult customer and visit worksite to determine immediate and future functional needs of the cabling system
  • 1.2 Identify and document immediate and future location of cabling system customer interface elements, and seek confirmation from appropriate persons
  • 1.3 Review technology used to deliver functional needs
  • 1.4 Identify specific service provider requirements and requirements of applicable standards, codes and regulations
2. Design a wiring system for premises
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) procedures when carrying out work
  • 2.2 Transfer functional needs of customer to architectural plans
  • 2.3 Determine size and location of home distributor, security system, carrier and carriage service facilities, antennas and switch boards
  • 2.4 Identify cable pathways and cable support systems
  • 2.5 Select appropriate cable types to meet functional needs
  • 2.6 Develop cable identification method to aid installation
3. Document cable wiring system design
  • 3.1 Document customer interface elements room by room
  • 3.2 Document requirements for home distributor, security system, carrier and carriage service facilities, antennas and switch boards
  • 3.3 Document testing and commissioning requirements
  • 3.4 Specify user documentation required after completion of installation
  • 3.5 Provide customer quote that includes a bill of materials and a project schedule
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE53 ICTDRE304 Design communications wiring systems for customer premises Unit of competency