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Modify and cut over cable
Modify and cut over cable
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL3067A
ICTCBL3067A
State Code
D3330
D3330
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to modify an infrastructure to cut over new cables into an existing cabling installation. This may include communications applications in telephony, broadband, data, video, radio frequency identification (RFID), security and computer networks, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.If working at heights, achievement of the unit 'CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services Integrated framework training Package fulfils this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for cable modification and cut over
- 1.1. Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for the given work
- 1.2. Scope the 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 the 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 an implementation plan with cut over tasks based on identified nature of job and seek customer approval
- 1.7. Notify customer and network carrier of proposed cut over 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 cut over tasks and available skills
- 1.10. Select technical equipment for cut over to suit materials being used, cable type and joint enclosure
2. Joint and cut over cable
- 2.1. Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for the 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 the cut over according to location, materials available, and industry practise
- 2.4. Seal all joints according to the cable type, location, and enterprise and manufacturer's guidelines
3. Complete project documentation
- 3.1. Record test results for future reference and complete reports on cut over 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 site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction
- 3.4. Notify appropriate personnel completion of cut over and obtain sign off
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.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
appropriate licences:
crane
EWP
forklift
winch
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
Environmental Protection Acts
ISO Draft 11801 (International)
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA and AS/ACIF technical standards
relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Appropriate personnel may be:
cable administrator
consultant
project engineer
site supervisor.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light (non-visible laser)
radio frequency (RF) emission
contact with remote power feed
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service
unsafe support structures:
condemned poles
visible signs of decay or stress
unsafe weather:
heavy rains
high winds
severe heat or cold
thunderstorms.
Cable may include:
aerial or underground
coaxial
data cabling
distribution cable
hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) cable
lead-in cable
multi-pair copper
optical fibre
radio feeder.
Other services may include:
availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems
fire sprinkler systems
gas and water mains
high voltage (HV) power.
Plant, tools and safety equipment may include:
plant:
elevated platform vehicle
ladders
scissor lifts
wire raising tool (insulated)
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
fall arrest systems
gloves
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
test equipment:
cable tester
continuity tester
LAN Cat tester
passive optical network (PON) meter
tools:
auger
fixing brackets
spanner.
Cut over tasks may include:
alternate air supply
cable jumpering of distribution frames
installing temporary cable
job preparation for cut over activity
provide alternate cable path
reroute signal and traffic
shut down procedures
splicing new optical fibre.
Cut over details may include:
contingency plan
date, time and duration
nature and type of work involved
request for customer representation
vendor or supplier.
Disruptiontoservices may include:
alarm systems
billing services
emergency calls
fire services
network traffic
security.
Additional preparatory non-jointing work may include:
cable identification
double-jumpering
multiplying pairs or parallel pairs
splicing temporary fibres.
Technical equipment for cut over may include:
personnel communications
service identifiers
testing equipment.
Joint enclosure may include:
cabinet
fibre hub
housing
lead wiped sleeve
thermo shrink sleeve.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
decommissioning and isolate worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services, including power and gas
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe working 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.
Seal all joints may provide:
air-tight seal
moisture seal.
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
appropriate licences:
crane
EWP
forklift
winch
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
Environmental Protection Acts
ISO Draft 11801 (International)
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA and AS/ACIF technical standards
relevant Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Appropriate personnel may be:
cable administrator
consultant
project engineer
site supervisor.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light (non-visible laser)
radio frequency (RF) emission
contact with remote power feed
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service
unsafe support structures:
condemned poles
visible signs of decay or stress
unsafe weather:
heavy rains
high winds
severe heat or cold
thunderstorms.
Cable may include:
aerial or underground
coaxial
data cabling
distribution cable
hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) cable
lead-in cable
multi-pair copper
optical fibre
radio feeder.
Other services may include:
availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems
fire sprinkler systems
gas and water mains
high voltage (HV) power.
Plant, tools and safety equipment may include:
plant:
elevated platform vehicle
ladders
scissor lifts
wire raising tool (insulated)
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
fall arrest systems
gloves
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
test equipment:
cable tester
continuity tester
LAN Cat tester
passive optical network (PON) meter
tools:
auger
fixing brackets
spanner.
Cut over tasks may include:
alternate air supply
cable jumpering of distribution frames
installing temporary cable
job preparation for cut over activity
provide alternate cable path
reroute signal and traffic
shut down procedures
splicing new optical fibre.
Cut over details may include:
contingency plan
date, time and duration
nature and type of work involved
request for customer representation
vendor or supplier.
Disruptiontoservices may include:
alarm systems
billing services
emergency calls
fire services
network traffic
security.
Additional preparatory non-jointing work may include:
cable identification
double-jumpering
multiplying pairs or parallel pairs
splicing temporary fibres.
Technical equipment for cut over may include:
personnel communications
service identifiers
testing equipment.
Joint enclosure may include:
cabinet
fibre hub
housing
lead wiped sleeve
thermo shrink sleeve.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
decommissioning and isolate worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services, including power and gas
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe working 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.
Seal all joints may provide:
air-tight seal
moisture seal.
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:
prepare for cut over
rearrange cable
conduct tests to determine success of cut over
interpret results and rectify faults occurring as a result of cut over
apply regulations and standards related to the cable rearrangement
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
systems and equipment involving cut over
use of installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work activities.
Methods 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 cut over into an existing cabling installation
review of plans and reports completed by the candidate outlining system and equipment cut over and test results
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning, types of systems and issues associated with cut over.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL2068A Install a telecommunications service to a building
ICTCBL3052A Cut over new 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.
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:
prepare for cut over
rearrange cable
conduct tests to determine success of cut over
interpret results and rectify faults occurring as a result of cut over
apply regulations and standards related to the cable rearrangement
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
systems and equipment involving cut over
use of installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work activities.
Methods 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 cut over into an existing cabling installation
review of plans and reports completed by the candidate outlining system and equipment cut over and test results
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning, types of systems and issues associated with cut over.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL2068A Install a telecommunications service to a building
ICTCBL3052A Cut over new 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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE69 | ICTCBL313 | Modify and cutover cable | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| J814 | ICT30113 | Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology | Qualification |
| J816 | ICT30313 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling | Qualification |
| J603 | ICT30813 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Fixed Wireless Installation | Qualification |