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Alter services to existing cable system

Alter services to existing cable system

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL206
State Code
AWE94
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
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to alter existing services to a voice or data cable system within a client's premises and use formal documentation procedures. It applies to technical staff who alter services to existing cable systems for indoor and outdoor installation within domestic, commercial or industrial installations of communications applications including digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.All client 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to alter services to existing cable system
  • 1.1 Arrange access to site according to client instructions and required procedures
  • 1.2 Survey site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system
  • 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
  • 1.4 Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system
2. Alter cable system
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work and according to industry standards
  • 2.2 Alter cabling system, conforming to client system specifications and according to industry standards and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
3. Restore and test cable system
  • 3.1 Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing cabling systems and client equipment
  • 3.2 Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing cabling systems and client equipment
  • 3.3 Rectify any cabling faults or escalate client equipment faults to authorised person
4. Complete records and clean up site
  • 4.1 Update plans and documents to show revised cabling systems accurately and clearly, or create new plans as appropriate
  • 4.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions
  • 4.3 Reinstate site according to client and company requirements
  • 4.4 Complete requisite Telecommunications Advice Form and sign off with client to record satisfaction
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3303 ICTCBL2017A Alter services to existing cable system Unit of competency