Elements and Performance Criteria

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 1367:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
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
OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards
other services and utilities codes of practice and standards:
electricity
gas
water
relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Hazards may include:
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR)
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural gas and other gas build-up
radio frequency equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
slippery surfaces
vermin.
Coaxial cable type may relate to:
aerial
compliance with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements
flexible (internal and external)
hard line (internal and external)
installed individually or in small teams
powered and unpowered
underground
various grades as designed for different environments and intended uses.
Connectors may relate to:
fitting retains the segregation of conductor and shield
terminating method according to manufacturer specification
termination maintains a continuous reference
terminations are waterproof where appropriate to prevent risk of damage to termination and cable function.
Manufacturer’s tool may include:
hand or power tools, including:
coring
crimping
stripping and preparation tool
torque spanner.
Manufacturer specifications may include:
bend radius not exceeding manufacturer placement of cable with sufficient slack to allow termination
cable lengths not exceeding manufacturer or design specifications and maintaining RF signal integrity
installation of cable safely without damage to cable or clients premises
use of cable ties and brackets that are flexible and do not damage cable.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe work 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
stormwater protection
waste management.
Over-voltage protection devices includes:
ACMA standards
manufacturer, enterprise or local environmental hazard requirements.

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 and terminate coaxial cable types, including hard line (internal or external) and flexible (internal or external) to industry standards, applying related OHS requirements and work practices
install different connector types
conduct and interpret test results
determine compliance with manufacturer’s certification and warranties
provide report documenting 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 coaxial cabling may be conducted
use of equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
use of testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on installation activities.
Method 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, including test results
direct observation of the candidate installing and terminating coaxial cable.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTCBL3009B Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation.

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.