Unit of competency Outline
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Joint and terminate coaxial cable
Joint and terminate coaxial cable
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTC066D
ICTTC066D
State Code
D2118
D2118
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/09/2009
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
10/09/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit applies to all telecommunications applications including telephony, data, video and multi media.This unit should be applied with units dealing with specific cable types and installation environments.This unit may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations.The most likely type of coaxial cable used in the CAN environment today is either hard line or flexible coaxial cables used in the delivery of CATV services.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit applies to all telecommunications applications including telephony, data, video and multi media.This unit should be applied with units dealing with specific cable types and installation environments.This unit may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations.The most likely type of coaxial cable used in the CAN environment today is either hard line or flexible coaxial cables used in the delivery of CATV services.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for jointing
- 1.1 Use safety equipment to protect self and public in accordance with enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety practices
- 1.2 Read and interpret installation plan and physical conditions at site to determine layout of job
- 1.3 Copy of records is obtained, where appropriate
- 1.4 Locate and identify adjoining services in accordance with enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety practices
- 1.5 Test for presence of dangerous gases in accordance with enterprise guidelines
- 1.6 Approved alterations to the design are undertaken in accordance with enterprise guidelines
2 Verify coaxial cable placement
- 2.1 Cable segregation is maintained to industry standard requirements
- 2.2 Protect integrity of the coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of continuity
- 2.3 Minimum bend radius in not exceeded in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- 2.4 Cable is placed in position with sufficient slack to allow termination
- 2.5 Cable placement follows installation designs and specifications accurately
- 2.6 Cable is installed in a safe manner without damage to cable or customer's premises
- 2.7 Cable lengths do not exceed manufacturer's or design specifications to maintain radio frequency signal strength
3 Secure coaxial cable
- 3.1 Locate securing hardware to reduce the cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties
- 3.2 Cable ties and brackets are flexible and do not damage cable during securing or while in use
4 Joint coaxial cable
- 4.1 Strip coaxial cable in accordance with specifications to required length using appropriate tool
- 4.2 Select appropriate kit to match the type of coaxial cable in use
- 4.3 Jointing method is in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
- 4.4 Jointing fitting retains the segregation of conductor and shield
- 4.5 All joints are sealed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
5 Terminate coaxial cable
- 5.1 Strip coaxial cable in accordance with specifications to required length using appropriate tool
- 5.2 Select connectors to match the type of coaxial cable in use
- 5.3 Terminating method is in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
- 5.4 Connector fitting retains the segregation of conductor and shield
- 5.5 Connectors are terminated to torque as recommended by manufacturer's to ensure no radio frequency leakage can occur
- 5.6 Gauge tests are carried out to connector mating specifications
- 5.7 The termination maintains a continuous ground
- 5.8 All terminations are waterproof where appropriate to minimise risk of damage to termination and cable function
6 Complete splicing operation
- 6.1 Place cables in enclosure and lay up in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and enterprise guidelines
- 6.2 Other cables are tidy and no safety hazards are evident
- 6.3 Other services are in place in accordance with enterprise guidelines
- 6.4 Waste and debris are removed from worksite and disposed of in accordance with environmental requirements and to maintain safe worksite conditions
- 6.5 Site is reinstated and tools and materials are stored in accordance with enterprise guidelines
7 Complete installation administration
- 7.1 Complete reports in accordance with enterprise policy
- 7.2 Note alterations to plans using appropriate symbols
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.
Coaxial cable
May be supplied in various grades as designed for different environments and intended uses
May be: hard line (internal/external), flexible (internal/ external), underground, aerial, powered / unpowered
Connector types
May include: internal/external, pin type, integral pin, separate pin
Customers specifications
May be found in: contract documents, cable plans and designs, specification schedules
Industry standards
May include: enterprise codes of practice, ACMA and Spectrum Management Authority standards, Manufacturer's specifications
Manufacturers' specifications
May be found in printed instruction leaflets or pre-printed on materials or on product packaging
Safe working practices
Include the safe use and handling of: tools and equipment, materials, chemicals and work platforms
Tools
May be hand or power tools and include: coring, stripping, torque spanner, stripping and preparation tool, crimping, connector gauges
Work platforms
May be: ladders, elevated platform vehicles
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
AS Communications Cabling Manaul (CCM) Volume 1
ACIF Standards and Codes
ACMA Technical Standards
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Standards
Enterprise Standards
Environmental Protection
Fire regulations
Heritage legislation
Industrial relations agreements including awards and enterprise
International Standards
Local Government
Manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures
National Code
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Other services and utilities codes of practice and standards (electricity, water, gas)
Power company requirements
Privacy Act
Spectrum Management Authority
Statutory requirements
Trade Practices Act
Traditional land owners
Coaxial cable
May be supplied in various grades as designed for different environments and intended uses
May be: hard line (internal/external), flexible (internal/ external), underground, aerial, powered / unpowered
Connector types
May include: internal/external, pin type, integral pin, separate pin
Customers specifications
May be found in: contract documents, cable plans and designs, specification schedules
Industry standards
May include: enterprise codes of practice, ACMA and Spectrum Management Authority standards, Manufacturer's specifications
Manufacturers' specifications
May be found in printed instruction leaflets or pre-printed on materials or on product packaging
Safe working practices
Include the safe use and handling of: tools and equipment, materials, chemicals and work platforms
Tools
May be hand or power tools and include: coring, stripping, torque spanner, stripping and preparation tool, crimping, connector gauges
Work platforms
May be: ladders, elevated platform vehicles
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
AS Communications Cabling Manaul (CCM) Volume 1
ACIF Standards and Codes
ACMA Technical Standards
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Standards
Enterprise Standards
Environmental Protection
Fire regulations
Heritage legislation
Industrial relations agreements including awards and enterprise
International Standards
Local Government
Manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures
National Code
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Other services and utilities codes of practice and standards (electricity, water, gas)
Power company requirements
Privacy Act
Spectrum Management Authority
Statutory requirements
Trade Practices Act
Traditional land owners
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Obtain information from plans and documents.
Notify relevant authorities and obtain approvals prior to commencement.
Jointing of cable including:
Placement of cable supports
Bending of cable within specified tolerances
Kit selection
Retention of segregation of conductor and shield
Either aerial or underground work
Termination of cable including:
Stripping to specified length
Connector selection
Retention of segregation of conductor and shield
Termination to torque
Conduct of gauge tests
Maintenance of continuous ground
Waterproofing of termination
Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools and/or equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Conduct of signal strength tests and interpretation of results.
Communication of jointing details with customers and work associates.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.
OR
A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.
Guidance information for assessment
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 underpinning knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Obtain information from plans and documents.
Notify relevant authorities and obtain approvals prior to commencement.
Jointing of cable including:
Placement of cable supports
Bending of cable within specified tolerances
Kit selection
Retention of segregation of conductor and shield
Either aerial or underground work
Termination of cable including:
Stripping to specified length
Connector selection
Retention of segregation of conductor and shield
Termination to torque
Conduct of gauge tests
Maintenance of continuous ground
Waterproofing of termination
Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools and/or equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Conduct of signal strength tests and interpretation of results.
Communication of jointing details with customers and work associates.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.
OR
A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.
Guidance information for assessment
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 underpinning knowledge.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0118 | ICTTC066C | Joint and terminate co-axial cable | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3306 | ICTCBL2066A | Joint and terminate coaxial cable | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D193 | CUF30207 | Certificate III in Broadcast Technology | Qualification |
| D252 | ICT20408 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Access Network Cabling | Qualification |