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Install and terminate coaxial cable

Install and terminate coaxial cable

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL303
State Code
AWE79
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and terminate coaxial cable on client premises in communications applications, digital and analog, including master antenna television (MATV), cable television (CATV), closed-circuit television (CCTV), digital video broadcasting - terrestrial (DBVT), digital video broadcasting - satellite (DVB-S), data and video, including digital broadcasting, computer networks such as local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), and multimedia.It applies to technical staff who install and terminate coaxial cable for new installations, upgrades or the maintenance of existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations on a client's premises.Where this unit of competency is undertaken as a competency related to the ACMA Cabler Registration, this requires prior completion of ICTCBL247 and a WHS/OHS unit of competency. All cabling work for clients 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install and terminate coaxial cable
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identifiedhazards on worksite
  • 1.4 Select coaxial cabletype, connectors and manufacturer’s tool to comply with installation environment and client requirements
  • 1.5 Check proposed route and bend radius to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards
  • 1.6 Test cable on drum for continuity and inspect visually for crushing and kinks
  • 1.7 Discuss with client proposed method of installation and cable route, and adjust if necessary
2. Install, terminate and test coaxial cable
  • 2.1 Maintain cable segregation to industry standards
  • 2.2 Protect integrity of coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of signal during operation and maintain bend ratios to not exceed manufacturer’s specifications and industry standard
  • 2.3 Install cable securing hardware to ensure cable is not crushed or kinked while maintaining cable manufacturer's bend radius
  • 2.4 Install cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and complying with manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards
  • 2.5 Terminate cable and perform type of termination specified in plan using safe work practices and according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.6 Test termination for transmission loss and signal levels, and re-terminate the coaxial cable if the transmission loss exceeds the manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.7 Record all measurements
  • 2.8 Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
3. Remove termination waste from work area
  • 3.1 Clean work area thoroughly to minimise risk of injury from loose metal strands
  • 3.2 Dispose of waste safely according to relevant environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Restore worksite to client’s satisfaction
4. Document installation
  • 4.1 Update plans and records with details of installation and test results
  • 4.2 Show client completed work and ensure work matches agreed method of installation and cable route
  • 4.3 Notify client of work completion and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI883 ICTCBL3011B Install and terminate coaxial cable Unit of competency