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Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers

Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL208
State Code
AWE93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to splice and terminate optical fibre cable within an optical telecommunications transmission environment for new installations or upgrades of an optical backbone or access network, to achieve greater bandwidth and capacity required by emerging technology convergence for next generation networks (NGN).It applies to technical staff who splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects for commercial or industrial fibre to the premises (FTTP) non-mechanical splicing installations.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 for splicing
  • 1.1 Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices
  • 1.2 Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
  • 1.4 Locate other services from relevant authorities according to enterprise guidelines and safe practices
  • 1.5 Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes following WHS and environmental requirements
  • 1.6 Obtain approval for alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines
2. Check existing optical fibre cable
  • 2.1 Verify that cable was installed according to installation plan and visually inspect cable for signs of sheath damage
  • 2.2 Maintain minimum bend ratios according to manufacturer’s specifications to prevent cable damage and signal degradation
  • 2.3 Secure cable according to safe industry practice to avoid cable and sheath damage
3. Splice optical fibre cable
  • 3.1 Verify fibre is not live using appropriate equipment to maintain safe working practice and ensure correct fibre has been identified
  • 3.2 Prepare cable end to expose optical fibres according to splicing method and manufacturer’s specifications
  • 3.3 Prepare and splice fibres using safe industry practice according to enterprise specifications
  • 3.4 Test splice joint to manufacturer’s and design requirements
4. Terminate optical fibre cable
  • 4.1 Select connector unit to suit terminating frame according to design specifications
  • 4.2 Terminate cable using type of termination specified in plan and according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 4.3 Test termination for transmission loss and strength, and re-terminate if transmission loss exceeds manufacturer’s specifications
  • 4.4 Install protection devices on connectors to protect from exposure and contaminants
  • 4.5 Label and lay up cables in enclosure according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise guidelines
5. Finish job and report
  • 5.1 Remove waste and reinstate site according to enterprise guidelines
  • 5.2 Prepare reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to enterprise policy
  • 5.3 Notify appropriate personnel of work completion and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI874 ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers and service providers Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA58 ICTCBL330 Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects Unit of competency