Lay and connect Australian telecommunication services for multiple access

Module Outline

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Module

National Code
NAT11297012

State Code
BA377

DTWD Status
Approved

State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

16/01/2025

Field of Education

031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit specifies the installation and maintenance of telecommunications cabling in buildings and premises to meet Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) ‘Open’ Cabling Provider Rule requirements.

This unit is for holders of Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) or Australian Technical Competencies Statement (ATCS) issued by an RTO and incorporated the minimum context gap to meet Australian standards and regulations.

This unit shall only be undertaken by holders of an OTSR or ATCS for the following qualification or successors of the following qualification:
- UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install and maintain voice and data cabling

1.1 Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures for the given work area are obtained from work supervisor according to established procedures
1.2 Instruction in hazards and risk control measures for specific work functions and work areas are identified and obtained
1.3 Remote power feeding is identified and established risk control measures prepared
1.4 The nature and location of the work is obtained from documentation including layout and wiring diagrams or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken
1.5 Cable routes are planned within the constraints of the building structure, significant and regulations
1.6 Earthing requirements are determined with consideration of existing earthing arrangements, where applicable and of cable system earth upper and lower resistance limitations
1.7 Sources of components/materials required for the work are obtained in accordance with established routines and procedures
1.8 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2. Install and maintain voice and data cabling

2.1 Established WHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
2.2 Installed support structure is checked to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and general operation
2.3 Catenary supports are secured to building structure and tensioned where necessary to ensure cable weight can be carried in operating conditions with interference and safety segregation maintained including adherence to Installation requirements for customer cabling - Wiring Rules (AS/CA S009)
2.4 Protective earthing of metalwork is installed in accordance with requirements and to industry standards
2.5 Cables/wires are handled in accordance with manufacturer's application specifications including tension and bending stress requirements
2.6 Sufficient excess is allowed at cable ends to facilitate termination
2.7 Telecommunication outlet ends of cable are uniquely labelled to match identifier at originating location
2.8 Cable is placed and secured to maintain safety and interference segregation in accordance with legislative and industry standards
2.9 Cable ties not tightened to the point of causing cable sheath damage or transmission impairment are trimmed flush to prevent risk of personal damage
2.10 Cables installed as catenaries or supported by catenaries in external environment shall meet minimum above ground clearances and clearances from hazardous electrical services as per AS/CA S009
2.11 Cables installed underground shall meet minimum depth of cover and segregation from hazardous electrical and other services as per AS/CA S009
2.12 Over-voltage protection devices are fitted to all cable pairs, where required, to suppress voltage surges with the devices protectively earthed in accordance with AS/CA S009
2.13 Telecommunication Reference Conductor (TRC) / Communications Earthing System (CES) / /Earth wire insulation is protected against damage and TRC/CES and protective earths segregated in accordance with industry and legislative standards AS/CA S009
2.14 Cabling is installed efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services
2.15 Routine quality checks are carried out to ensure cabling complies with requirements

3. Terminate and test voice and data cabling

3.1 Established WHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
3.2 Cable sheath removed to allow for correct termination length and without damage to underlying conductors and their insulation
3.3 Terminating modules are installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and cable pairs neatly and sequentially fanned for termination
3.4 Conductors are terminated in accordance with recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in the manufacturer's specified manner
3.5 Cable shield (if applicable) is earthed to manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice including AS/CA S009
3.6 Visual inspection is undertaken to confirm termination colour code sequence has been followed prior to end-to-end testing of wire and pair termination integrity
3.7 Cable pairs are tested and clearly labelled to provide identification in accordance with requirements
3.8 TRC/CES/Earth wires are terminated with connectors recommended by manufacturers in accordance with industry codes of practice including AS/CA S009
3.9 TRC/CES /Earth wire continuity is maintained throughout and interface requirements with electrical systems are observed
3.10 TRC/CES /Earthing installation is tested for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance as per industry standards including AS/CA S009
3.11 Earthing system is labelled in accordance with requirements
3.12 Compatibility of alterations with existing systems is confirmed and new work tested both in isolation and when integrated with existing systems
3.13 Cabling is terminated efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services
3.14 Routine quality checks are carried out and a defect rectified to ensure cabling complies with requirements
3.15 Completed bus bar assembly is tested against work instructions and industry standards and in strict accordance with WHS risk control measures
3.16 Quality of bus bar assembly is checked against work instructions and industry standards and in accordance with established routines
3.17 Prescribed solutions are used where corrective actions to assembled components are necessary
3.18 Work report forms are completed work supervisor notified in accordance with established routine

4. Complete voice and data cabling work, records and reporting

4.1 WHS work completion risk-control measures and procedures are followed
4.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures
4.3 Record sheets and plans of cable location, type and infrastructure are created or updated and stored in accordance with customer requirements
4.4 Cable pair record books are created or updated to provide a record of pair locations, inter-connections and usage in accordance with industry codes of practice and AS/CA S009
4.5 Cabling completion advice is documented and reported in accordance with requirements

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AY789	NAT10809013	Lay and connect Australian telecommunication services for multiple access	Unit of competency

Associated Qual/Courses

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGZ07	11297NAT	Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap	Accredited course