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Modify and cutover cable

Modify and cutover cable

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL313
State Code
AWE69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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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
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to modify an infrastructure to cutover new cables into an existing indoor and outdoor, domestic, commercial or industrial cabling installation including communications applications in telephony, broadband, data, video, radio frequency (RF) equipment, security and computer networks, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. It applies to field officers, technicians or lineman installers from carriers, contractors or other service providers who upgrade coaxial or optical fibre cables as part of a hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network, a broadband access network or a large client private network. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for cable modification and cutover
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for given work
  • 1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
  • 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite
  • 1.4 Determine cable route and type of cable from project plan, and identify and avoid other services
  • 1.5 Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.6 Prepare implementation plan with cutover tasks based on identified nature of job and seek client approval
  • 1.7 Notify client and network carrier of proposed cutover details and proposed disruption to services
  • 1.8 Undertake additional preparatory non-jointing work, as required, according to enterprise guidelines and site conditions
  • 1.9 Select labour support required according to cutover tasks and available skills
  • 1.10 Select technical equipment for cutover to suit materials being used, cable type and joint enclosure
2. Joint and cutover cable
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work
  • 2.2 Joint cable according to sequencing plan, materials, joint type, location, and enterprise and manufacturer’s guidelines
  • 2.3 Test cable for performance and rectify any faults relating to cutover according to location, materials available and industry practice
  • 2.4 Seal all joints according to cable type, location, and enterprise and manufacturer’s guidelines
3. Complete project documentation
  • 3.1 Record test results for future reference, complete reports on cutover installation and design amendments to reflect existing cable layout according to enterprise requirements
  • 3.2 Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • 3.3 Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction
  • 3.4 Notify appropriate personnel completion of cutover and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3330 ICTCBL3067A Modify and cut over cable Unit of competency