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Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment
Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN3054A
ICTTEN3054A
State Code
D3443
D3443
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/10/2010
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
29/10/2010
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install supporting infrastructure for telecommunications equipment and associated hardware equipment. This includes carrier grade switching, transmission and access equipment and associated media, power and monitoring equipment and alarm systems. 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. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.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 installation infrastructure work
- 1.1. Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards for compliance when conducting work
- 1.2. Notify customer to arrange site access and obtain installation plan and specifications
- 1.3. Conduct a site survey to verify that infrastructure installation requirements can be met
- 1.4. Identify site hazards and notify appropriate personnel to make site safe
- 1.5. Notify customer of alterations required to installation design and make recommendations for possible solutions
- 1.6. Obtain approval for alterations and update installation plan
- 1.7. Develop an installation activity schedule to minimise disruption to the workplace and according to relevant regulation and standards
- 1.8. Obtain material supplies, safety equipment, resources, tools and test equipment to be available when required for installation for safe work practice
2. Build network equipment infrastructure
- 2.1. Prepare for the given work according to occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements
- 2.2. Build metal superstructure to house equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and to safety and electrical standards
- 2.3. Build ducts and tray ways for signal and data cabling and optical cables according to plan and specification after consultation with operational staff
- 2.4. Build busbars or power cabling infrastructure as specified on the plan
- 2.5. Install cable distribution frames according to plan and manufacturer's specifications
- 2.6. Install earthing to all metal infrastructures according to specifications
3. Install power infrastructure
- 3.1. Install batteries and rectifiers and connect according to manufacturer and OHS requirements
- 3.2. Test and monitor battery discharge levels and obtain replacement batteries under warranty where required
4. Supervise DC power distribution
- 4.1. Coordinate and arrange for power distribution work to be performed by qualified personnel to meet electrical safety requirements and certifications
- 4.2. Monitor electrical work to ensure compliance with installation plan
- 4.3. Identify and rectify faults where possible or escalate according to enterprise policy
5. Restore site and complete documentation
- 5.1. Attach infrastructure labels and designations according to enterprise requirements
- 5.2. Complete inspection sheets and declare asset ready for next stage of installation using appropriate sign off documentation
- 5.3. Clean up and prepare site in readiness for next installation phase
- 5.4. 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
forklift
winch
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM)Volume 1
AS/ACIF S008:2006
AS/ACIF S009:2006
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
Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
OHS Acts.
Customer may be:
architect
asset manager
builder
nominated representative
project manager
service provider.
Site survey may include:
cable tunnels
equipment bays
floor layout
floor loadings
lighting
preparation area
roof structures
ventilation
wall structures.
Infrastructure may include:
air conditioning requirements
alarm panels
cable entries
distribution frames
duct and cable trays
equipment racks
power supplies
radio structure.
Hazards may include:
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural gas and other gas build up
needle stick injury
optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
vermin.
Materialssupplies may include:
back shelf cards
cable racks
cable trays, nuts and bolts
distribution frames or blocks
earth terminal and rod
frames and cabinets
insulation blocks
iron support structures
jumper wire
lacing, twine and cable ties
patch panels
termination blocks.
Safety equipment may include:
electrical isolators
EWP
harnesses
manual lifters
personal protective equipment:
acid proof clothing
earmuffs
face masks
gloves
head protection
kneepads
safety boots
safety glasses
safety barriers.
Resources may include:
finance
labour
materials
tools and test equipment
vehicles.
Tools and test equipment may include:
tools:
anti-static wrist strap
PC board or subrack removal tool
pliers
power drill
screwdrivers
sockets
soldering iron
spanners
test equipment:
anti static testers
cable testers
displacement tools
humidity and temperature testers
insulation tester
load testers
multimeter
optical fibre power meter
oscilloscope
tong meter
volt meters.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services, including power and gas
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Power distribution work may include:
240 V rectifier panels
backup motor generator set
certifying electrical installation
installation of power distribution panel and cables
termination and connection of power cables to equipment
testing of electrical cabling.
Qualified personnel may include:
electrical contractor
internal electrician
power company staff.
Labels and designations may include:
cabinets
cables
distribution panels
racks
vendor labels.
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
forklift
winch
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM)Volume 1
AS/ACIF S008:2006
AS/ACIF S009:2006
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
Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
OHS Acts.
Customer may be:
architect
asset manager
builder
nominated representative
project manager
service provider.
Site survey may include:
cable tunnels
equipment bays
floor layout
floor loadings
lighting
preparation area
roof structures
ventilation
wall structures.
Infrastructure may include:
air conditioning requirements
alarm panels
cable entries
distribution frames
duct and cable trays
equipment racks
power supplies
radio structure.
Hazards may include:
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural gas and other gas build up
needle stick injury
optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
vermin.
Materialssupplies may include:
back shelf cards
cable racks
cable trays, nuts and bolts
distribution frames or blocks
earth terminal and rod
frames and cabinets
insulation blocks
iron support structures
jumper wire
lacing, twine and cable ties
patch panels
termination blocks.
Safety equipment may include:
electrical isolators
EWP
harnesses
manual lifters
personal protective equipment:
acid proof clothing
earmuffs
face masks
gloves
head protection
kneepads
safety boots
safety glasses
safety barriers.
Resources may include:
finance
labour
materials
tools and test equipment
vehicles.
Tools and test equipment may include:
tools:
anti-static wrist strap
PC board or subrack removal tool
pliers
power drill
screwdrivers
sockets
soldering iron
spanners
test equipment:
anti static testers
cable testers
displacement tools
humidity and temperature testers
insulation tester
load testers
multimeter
optical fibre power meter
oscilloscope
tong meter
volt meters.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services, including power and gas
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Power distribution work may include:
240 V rectifier panels
backup motor generator set
certifying electrical installation
installation of power distribution panel and cables
termination and connection of power cables to equipment
testing of electrical cabling.
Qualified personnel may include:
electrical contractor
internal electrician
power company staff.
Labels and designations may include:
cabinets
cables
distribution panels
racks
vendor labels.
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:
identify potential earthing locations cable routes, cables trays, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures, distributors
build metal superstructure
install protective earth and functional earth installations
install power infrastructure
supervise DC power distribution.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site where installation of supporting infrastructure may be conducted
use of plant, tools and equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work 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:
direct observation of the candidate building metal superstructure to house equipment
direct observation of the candidate installing protective earth and functional earth installations
review of installation activity schedule prepared by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation issues, types of systems and applications.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3009A Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
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.
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:
identify potential earthing locations cable routes, cables trays, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures, distributors
build metal superstructure
install protective earth and functional earth installations
install power infrastructure
supervise DC power distribution.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site where installation of supporting infrastructure may be conducted
use of plant, tools and equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on work 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:
direct observation of the candidate building metal superstructure to house equipment
direct observation of the candidate installing protective earth and functional earth installations
review of installation activity schedule prepared by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation issues, types of systems and applications.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3009A Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI912 | ICTTEN3054B | Provide infrastructure for telecommunications network equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W802 | ICT30310 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Cabling | Qualification |