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Install aerial cable
Install aerial cable
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL3021A
ICTCBL3021A
State Code
D3327
D3327
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
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install aerial cable in all communications applications.Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.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.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 aerial cable installation
- 1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- 1.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
- 1.3. Verify location of proposed aerial cable installationrequirements according to the appropriate plans and recognise constraints
- 1.4. Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities
- 1.5. Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite
- 1.6. Select tools and equipment required for safe work practice
- 1.7. Erect barriers according to safety requirements
- 1.8. Assess support structure as safe for normal working conditions
- 1.9. Set up cable installation equipment according to manufacturer's requirements and enterprise guidelines
2. Attach aerial cable to catenary
- 2.1. Select type of cable bearer for catenary wire installation
- 2.2. Use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights
- 2.3. Secure catenary wire or bearer wire permanently to support structure using safe installation practices according to specifications
- 2.4. Haul and secure cable to catenary wire following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements
3. Seal and secure aerial cable
- 3.1. Seal cable ends to prevent ingress of foreign material
- 3.2. Secure cable loop on support structure to reduce damage to conductors and to enable ease of access for maintenance
- 3.3. Weather seal building entry points where appropriate
- 3.4. Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
- 3.5. Complete reports on installation and design amendments accurately and file promptly according to enterprise requirements
4. Restore site and complete documentation
- 4.1. Restore worksite to the customer's satisfaction
- 4.2. Complete reports on installation
- 4.3. Notify customer 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:
appropriate licences:
crane
EWP
forklift
winch
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
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
OHS
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Aerial cable installation requirements may include:
approvals from relevant authorities
details of:
location of other services
location of plant and equipment
proposed route
reinstatement requirements
site access requirements
joint use with electrical services
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards
structures that may be public or private
use of:
pole
tower
wall.
Plans may include:
building
construction
design
site layout drawings
street.
Constraints may include:
availability of cable size and type
condition of poles
earth potential rise (EPR):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
optical cable may contain a hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment may emit hazardous radiation
remote power feeding which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
site conditions.
Relevant authorities may include:
cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)
environment protection
local government
private owners
utility providers such as:
electricity
fire services
gas
telecommunications providers
water.
Hazards may include:
EPR
optical cable:
bare fibres
hazardous laser light
remote power feeding
RF emission.
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools such as:
crowbar
glue
hammers
pick
saws
shovels
mechanical equipment such as:
auger
borer
concrete gutter
EWP
ladders
mole plough
trenching machine.
Barriers may include:
flashing lights
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats.
Support structure as safe may refer to:
condemned pole status markings
suitable testing methods
visible signs of decay or stress.
Cable may include:
Category 5
Category 6 or 6A
Category 7 or 7A
coaxial
copper
optical fibre.
Specifications include:
cable compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements
cabling products other than cable must be ACMA-approved
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards
relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
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
noise, dust and clean-up management
stormwater protection
waste management.
Over voltage protection includes:
ACMA standards
hazard requirements including:
enterprise
local environmental
manufacturer.
Reports may include:
job cards
plans
worksheets.
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:
appropriate licences:
crane
EWP
forklift
winch
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
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
OHS
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Aerial cable installation requirements may include:
approvals from relevant authorities
details of:
location of other services
location of plant and equipment
proposed route
reinstatement requirements
site access requirements
joint use with electrical services
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards
structures that may be public or private
use of:
pole
tower
wall.
Plans may include:
building
construction
design
site layout drawings
street.
Constraints may include:
availability of cable size and type
condition of poles
earth potential rise (EPR):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
optical cable may contain a hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment may emit hazardous radiation
remote power feeding which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
site conditions.
Relevant authorities may include:
cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)
environment protection
local government
private owners
utility providers such as:
electricity
fire services
gas
telecommunications providers
water.
Hazards may include:
EPR
optical cable:
bare fibres
hazardous laser light
remote power feeding
RF emission.
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools such as:
crowbar
glue
hammers
pick
saws
shovels
mechanical equipment such as:
auger
borer
concrete gutter
EWP
ladders
mole plough
trenching machine.
Barriers may include:
flashing lights
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats.
Support structure as safe may refer to:
condemned pole status markings
suitable testing methods
visible signs of decay or stress.
Cable may include:
Category 5
Category 6 or 6A
Category 7 or 7A
coaxial
copper
optical fibre.
Specifications include:
cable compliant with appropriate ACMA technical standard requirements
cabling products other than cable must be ACMA-approved
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards
relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
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
noise, dust and clean-up management
stormwater protection
waste management.
Over voltage protection includes:
ACMA standards
hazard requirements including:
enterprise
local environmental
manufacturer.
Reports may include:
job cards
plans
worksheets.
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 site for installation ensuring all relevant authorities have been notified and approvals obtained prior to commencement
install aerial cable using effective practices
use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where aerial cable installation may be conducted
use of aerial installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on aerial cable installation 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:
review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, including updated cable plans and records
direct observation of the candidate installing aerial cable.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3020A Construct aerial cable supports.
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 site for installation ensuring all relevant authorities have been notified and approvals obtained prior to commencement
install aerial cable using effective practices
use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where aerial cable installation may be conducted
use of aerial installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on aerial cable installation 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:
review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, including updated cable plans and records
direct observation of the candidate installing aerial cable.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3020A Construct aerial cable supports.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE72 | ICTCBL310 | Install aerial cable | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J814 | ICT30113 | Certificate III in Broadband and Wireless Networks Technology | Qualification |