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Perform restricted customer premises broadband cabling work: ACMA Restricted Rule

Perform restricted customer premises broadband cabling work: ACMA Restricted Rule

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCMP202
State Code
AWE59
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install simple point-to-point broadband cabling on a customer’s premises.The unit applies to technical staff who install and terminate new installations or upgrades, or maintain existing networks in domestic premises, including small office / home office (SOHO) and small commercial premises that do not have a main distribution frame (MDF) or jumperable distributor as the network boundary point. 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 for installation
  • 1.1 Arrange access to site and organise tools and equipment for specialised broadband cabling for restricted cabling work
  • 1.2 Review site according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements and assess hazards
  • 1.3 Determine cable route and cabling environment meet manufacturer specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements
2. Install broadband cable
  • 2.1 Place and secure correct cable type according to accepted industry practice and relevant regulations and standards
  • 2.2 Maintain cable and services separations in runs and crossovers to meet manufacturer specifications and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 2.3 Fit over-voltage protection devices to cables and metallic components where required
3. Terminate and test broadband cable
  • 3.1 Terminate cable according to accepted industry practice and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 3.2 Maintain correct twist ratio to optimise system performance at rated level
  • 3.3 Conduct compliance testing of cable installation and termination with suitable tester and record compliance
  • 3.4 Supply system performance documents to client and complete cabling records and telecommunications cabling advice forms (TCA1) as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI890 ICTCMP2239B Perform restricted customer premises broadband cabling work: ACMA Restricted Rule Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA51 ICTCMP203 Perform restricted customer premises broadband cabling work: ACMA Restricted Rule Unit of competency