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Haul and fix aerial cable

Haul and fix aerial cable

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL250
State Code
OBA75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install aerial cables in customer and access networks. It involves installing, terminating and securing cables. Aerial cable installation may be for a new cable, a cable upgrade, or a cable in need of repair.It applies to telecommunications lines workers and line installers who use support anchors and catenaries for new installations and upgrades, or to maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations to deliver services in x-digital subscriber line (xDSL), fibre to the X (FTTx) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to telecommunications systems and working at heights. 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 Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar. Refer to the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for aerial cable installation
  • 1.1 Obtain construction plan from appropriate personnel to scope work and arrange for site access
  • 1.2 Notify appropriate personnel of identified hazards at cabling worksite
  • 1.3 Determine cable route and type of cable from construction plan, identifying and avoiding other services
  • 1.4 Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.5 Perform pole inspection before climbing and/or making attachment according to industry standards and asset owner requirements
2. Construct aerial to underground transition
  • 2.1 Install cable protection on pole for transition, using approved hardware according to industry standards and asset owner requirements
  • 2.2 Connect conduit to pits or manholes as designed according to telecommunications industry standards and asset owner requirements
3. Install aerial cable
  • 3.1 Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) regulations
  • 3.2 Install catenary wire, gantry wire or integral bearer cable (IBC) and tension to required specifications
  • 3.3 Position hauling hardware including rollers, hauling guides to ensure no damage is caused and that physical characteristics of cable are maintained
  • 3.4 Haul cable at correct tension according to current Australian Standards andenterprise guidelines, ensuring that no damage is caused and that physical characteristics of cable are maintained
  • 3.5 Secure cable permanently to support structure using aerial fixing devices according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise guidelines
4. Terminate, seal and secure aerial cable
  • 4.1 Terminate, seal and label cables according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise guidelines
  • 4.2 Loop and secure cable on support structure adhering to h bend radius tolerances to reduce damage likelihood or to prevent damage
  • 4.3 Test cable for continuity
  • 4.4 Record and report test results for escalation to other team members or supervisors as required
5. Complete project
  • 5.1 Complete reports about installation and design amendments and file according to enterprise requirements
  • 5.2 Recover obsolete materials and equipment, and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • 5.3 Restore siteaccording to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction
  • 5.4 Notify appropriate personnel about job completion and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE87 ICTCBL214 Fix aerial cable Unit of competency