Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
OHS practices may relate to:
determining that optical fibre cable is not live according to guidelines and standards
handling optical fibre cable in a safe manner to avoid risk of injury
labelling of fibre cable and laser devices
locating and identifying adjoining services according to enterprise guidelines and OHS practices
observing AS/NZS 2211:2006 Safety of laser products (parts 1 and 2)
testing for presence of dangerous gases according to enterprise guidelines.
Physical conditions may relate to:
above ground
in cabinet
in joint enclosure.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 2211:2006 Safety of laser products (parts 1 and 2)
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
cabling security codes and regulations
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice including ACMA technical standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Hazards may include:
earth potential rise (EPR)
optical cable:
bare fibres
hazardous laser light
remote power feeding.
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
other telecommunications providers
water.
Dangerous gases may include:
asphyxiating gas
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
combustible
natural gas
noxious gas.
Guards may include:
barricades
plates
temporary fencing.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need to decommission and isolate worksite and lines prior to commencement
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
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
suitable light and ventilation
special access requirements
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Cable may include:
air blown
armoured
external
internal
loose tube
tight buffered.
Appropriate equipment may include:
hand-held optical power meter
OFI-fibre to the x (FTTx) active optical network terminal (ONT) detector
passive optical network (PON) meter
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR).
Optical fibres may include:
multi-mode
polymer
single mode.
Splice fibres may relate to:
fusion splice
mechanical splice
preparing connection ends to a smooth flat surface to ensure no optical path redirection from joint
removing all coatings from exposed optical fibre and removing all possible contaminants.
Type of termination may include:
direct termination
fusion splicing
mechanical splicing.

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:
splice, terminate and test optical fibre cable applying safety precautions when working with laser -based systems
splice at least 12 fibres and house these in splicing cassettes and trays within industry recognised enclosures according to manufacturer's instructions
install a connector type for fusion, mechanical splicing and direct terminations
complete relevant documentation to manufacturer's and design requirements
provide report documenting the installation and test results to client
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where splicing and termination of optical fibre cable may be conducted
use of optical fibre testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on optical fibre cable installation activities.
Method 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, including installation and test results
direct observation of the candidate carrying out splicing of optical fibre within an optical communication system.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3010A Install and terminate optical fibre cable 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.