Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Client may include:
building owner or agent
consultant
contract supervisor
direct customer.
Cables and systems may include:
LAN or WAN equipment
modems
private branch exchange (PBX)
related cabling and management systems
transmission equipment.
System functions may cover:
basic safety functions
operating procedures
patch layout
physical frame and point locations
services features and functions.
Documentation may be:
built variations
compliance sheets
paper or computer-based
plans
specifications
test results.
Records and system documentation may include:
cable records, such as:
cabinets
exchange cable
jumper cables
main distribution frame (MDF)
pillars
structured cable
system records and documentation such as:
access network equipment record exchange
customer equipment documentation
equipment records and documentation.
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 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
cabling security codes and regulations
Contract Law
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006
Trade Practices Act.

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:
demonstrate and explain system to the customer
document instructions on system, including maintenance
complete relevant documentation
respond to client requests.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where system and equipment has been installed or upgraded
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on system and equipment 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:
direct observation of the candidate performing a hand over of systems and equipment
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment, cabling types, connectors and cabling structures
review of reports completed by the candidate outlining instructions provided to client including system functions..
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3049A Install systems and equipment on customer premises.

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.