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Test cable bearers

Test cable bearers

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL404
State Code
AWE60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test cable bearers. It involves setting up, testing and interpreting test results and determining appropriate action for all cable types (metallic, optical fibre and coaxial).It applies to technicians and line installers whose work involves testing cable bearers for connections, signal strength or loss of cable links on client cable and service provider networks, in accordance with manufacturer’s and design specifications. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and set up for cable test
  • 1.1 Obtain relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Scope work by obtaining project plan from appropriate personnel and arrange for site access to comply with security arrangements
  • 1.3 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at worksite
  • 1.4 Determine type of cable bearer and cable route from project plan and identify test requirements using work instructions
  • 1.5 Obtain tools and safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.6 Select and use required protective equipment and make site safe and secure for testing work
  • 1.7 Determine need for outage, extent, location and timing, if required, and negotiate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.8 Select and set up suitable test equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications for cable tests to be performed to ensure relevance of test data
  • 1.9 Ensure equipment calibration certification is current to reduce possibility of unreliable test data and ensure traceability
2. Perform cable tests
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for given work, and identify and avoid other services
  • 2.2 Determine and record cable parameters for consideration in assessment of performance
  • 2.3 Conduct performance tests as required by both equipment and enterprise specification for specific cable type and purpose
3. Interpret test results and determine action
  • 3.1 Record test results for evaluation and compare against manufacturer’s and site specifications
  • 3.2 Analyse test results and evaluate cable performance with consideration of recorded cable parameters
  • 3.3 Diagnose problems to determine cable faults and make arrangements for repairs or modifications
  • 3.4 Retest faulty cable after faults have been rectified
4. Document test results and clean up site
  • 4.1 Produce evaluated test results according to enterprise guidelines and without delay to ensure test results remain current
  • 4.2 Update site and installation files to ensure traceability of information on system performance is maintained
  • 4.3 Archive test record details for life of cable according to enterprise guidelines
  • 4.4 Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements
  • 4.5 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3336 ICTCBL4057A Test cable bearers Unit of competency