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Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system
Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL2012A
ICTCBL2012A
State Code
D3301
D3301
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/11/2013
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
25/11/2013
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install telecommunications earthing system to metallic frames.Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications earthing systems.The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005A, ICTCBL2006A, ICTCBL2008A, ICTCBL2012A, ICTCBL2017A and ICTCMP2022A. that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Registration (CPR), is generally used as part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is usually regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications such as ICT20310 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling. When these six units are undertaken as a set within state and territory funding approved programs, the two benchmark CPR units (ICTCBL2136A and ICTCBL2137A) are not required.All customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire, security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler. All cablers are required to register with an ACMA-accredited registrar.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install telecommunications earthing system
- 1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- 1.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
- 1.3. Calculate earthing requirements using relevant cable characteristics
- 1.4. Calculate the upper and lower limits of resistance for cable system earths
- 1.5. Establish location of earthing applications, minimising the risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services
- 1.6. Select route to minimise interference to system performance and according to safe working practices
- 1.7. Select earthing materials to comply with relevant industry standards
2. Install and secure earth cable
- 2.1. Maintain cable separations to meet performance requirements of application environment
- 2.2. Check earth cable insulation is undamaged to ensure integrity of earth provided
- 2.3. Isolate protective and functional earths at all times to ensure operation according to industry standards
- 2.4. Install and secure cable following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements meeting manufacturer's specifications and industry standards
3. Terminate and test earth cable installation
- 3.1. Terminate earth with connectors recommended by manufacturer and according to industry standards
- 3.2. Maintain earth continuity at all times to ensure safe and reliable system operation
- 3.3. Maintain correct interface requirements with electrical systems according to industry standards
- 3.4. Test the earthing system according to manufacturer's specifications in a safe manner
- 3.5. Rectify earth system faults, where required, prior to re-testing
4. Complete task and documentation
- 4.1. Label earthing systems according to industry regulations
- 4.2. Complete documentation, including test records
- 4.3. Clean up and restore worksite
- 4.4. Notify customer and obtain sign off
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 include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS 3260:1993
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian building codes and regulations
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
fire regulations
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) requirements
OHS
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Earthing requirements refers to:
provision of safe operation of the installation and includes:
lightning conductor
link to multiple earth neutral (MEN)
over voltage
screening
surges and spikes.
Location refers to:
cable routes
cable trays
communications earthing terminal (CET)
cross connects
data cabinets
final distribution point (FDP)
intermediate distribution frame (IDF)
main distribution frame (MDF)
telecommunications closures
telecommunications reference conductor (TRC).
Earthing applications may include:
barriers
data rack
distributor (MDF) bonding
equipment earthing
exposed metal work
screen earth
TRC
telex earth (single function earth).
Functional earths refer to:
earth systems with functionality to:
eliminate interference from electromagnetic, radio frequency (RF) and power sources
reduce interference from electromagneticRF and power sources.
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
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment
witches hats
flashing lights
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
gas and other hazard detection equipment
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
noise, dust and clean-up management
stormwater protection
waste management.
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 include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS 3260:1993
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian building codes and regulations
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
fire regulations
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) requirements
OHS
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Earthing requirements refers to:
provision of safe operation of the installation and includes:
lightning conductor
link to multiple earth neutral (MEN)
over voltage
screening
surges and spikes.
Location refers to:
cable routes
cable trays
communications earthing terminal (CET)
cross connects
data cabinets
final distribution point (FDP)
intermediate distribution frame (IDF)
main distribution frame (MDF)
telecommunications closures
telecommunications reference conductor (TRC).
Earthing applications may include:
barriers
data rack
distributor (MDF) bonding
equipment earthing
exposed metal work
screen earth
TRC
telex earth (single function earth).
Functional earths refer to:
earth systems with functionality to:
eliminate interference from electromagnetic, radio frequency (RF) and power sources
reduce interference from electromagneticRF and power sources.
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
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment
witches hats
flashing lights
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
gas and other hazard detection equipment
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
noise, dust and clean-up management
stormwater protection
waste management.
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:
evaluate earthing needs for cable systems on customer premises and apply related OHS requirements
determine potential earthing locations
determine earth route and support system
install functional earth installations including equi-potential bonding
test and label earth installation
manage remote power feed services.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where installation of functional and protective telecommunications earthing system may be conducted
use of testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on 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 with completed documentation, such as test results, updated cable plans and records
direct observation of the candidate installing a functional and protective telecommunications earthing system.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCMP2022A Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
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.
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:
evaluate earthing needs for cable systems on customer premises and apply related OHS requirements
determine potential earthing locations
determine earth route and support system
install functional earth installations including equi-potential bonding
test and label earth installation
manage remote power feed services.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where installation of functional and protective telecommunications earthing system may be conducted
use of testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on 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 with completed documentation, such as test results, updated cable plans and records
direct observation of the candidate installing a functional and protective telecommunications earthing system.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCMP2022A Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2065 | ICTTC012D | Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI872 | ICTCBL2012B | Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system | Unit of competency |
| AWE95 | ICTCBL204 | Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W797 | ICT20310 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling | Qualification |