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Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment

Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN432
State Code
OBA31
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 locate telecommunications equipment including telephony, audio, television and data, and to place associated cables within domestic, commercial or industrial installations. It includes planning access to new and existing infrastructure, and completing all necessary documentation.It applies to individuals working as cablers and registered with an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications earthing systems. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details about licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to identify services required
  • 1.1 Contact customer to arrange access to site, identify customer equipment and discuss customer requirements
  • 1.2 Assess site-specific safety requirements and enterprise work health and safety (WHS) processes and procedures
  • 1.3 Confirm details of proposed customer equipment
  • 1.4 Establish intended uses of customer equipment to assist in identifying cabling requirements
  • 1.5 Establish cabling requirements with customer
  • 1.6 Locate existing facilities and systems including network facilities
  • 1.7 Verify building construction by observation and confirm accessibility
  • 1.8 Utilise existing floor plans and integrate into subsequent documentation
  • 1.9 Notify customer, as required, that equipment or cabling location may incur additional cost
  • 1.10 Prepare a report on required services
2. Establish availability of and access to existing cabling
  • 2.1 Calculate capacity of existing cabling against proposed usage to ensure appropriate decisions are taken made about extent of new cabling required
  • 2.2 Inspect cabling to ensure compliance with ACMA regulations, relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards
3. Complete required reports and documentation
  • 3.1 Complete all required documents promptly and accurately according to enterprise policy
  • 3.2 Prepare a report on cabling infrastructure and equipment according to customer requirements
  • 3.3 Obtain customer confirmation of documented requirements as required
  • 3.4 Distribute relevant documentation promptly to required parties
  • 3.5 Obtain sign-off from customer
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD48 ICTTEN401 Identify requirements for customer telecommunications equipment Unit of competency