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Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation

Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL301
State Code
AWG37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to place, secure and terminate structured cabling for indoor and outdoor installations and to certify the installation within a domestic, commercial or industrial client's premises.It applies to technical staff who install, terminate and certify structured cabling installations for communications applications including digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.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 (ACMA) accredited registrar.The ACMA Pathways for Cabler Registration of Specialist Competency ICTCBL301 requires completion of ICTCBL247 and a WHS/OHS unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for installation of structured cabling
  • 1.1 Confirm client requirements and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards on worksite
  • 1.4 Organise tools and cabling products equipment for given work
  • 1.5 Erect barriers according to safety requirements
  • 1.6 Select cable type and match structured cabling to installation environment and client requirements
  • 1.7 Verify proposed route to meet manufacturer’s specifications and industry standards
2. Install structured cable
  • 2.1 Place and secure correct type of cable following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, and according to accepted industry practice and standards
  • 2.2 Maintain cable and services separations in runs and cross overs to meet manufacturer and industry standards
  • 2.3 Install structured cabling to industry standards
  • 2.4 Minimise twist ratio defects to avoid accumulation effect on structured cable performance
  • 2.5 Fit over-voltage protection devices to all cables and metallic components where required
3. Terminate structured cable
  • 3.1 Terminate cable according to accepted industry practice and standards
  • 3.2 Maintain correct twist ratio to optimise system performance at rated level
  • 3.3 Use correctly rated termination hardware with appropriate termination tool to ensure integrity and performance of termination
  • 3.4 Earth cable shield to manufacturer’s specifications and relevant industry standards if applicable
4. Certify system performance to required level and complete documentation for client
  • 4.1 Test installation and termination to comply with certification requirements
  • 4.2 Record and verify system performance promptly where required
  • 4.3 Authorise and issue appropriate documentation to client to certify system performance and complete records where required
  • 4.4 Reinstate site to client's satisfaction and dispose of waste in environmentally safe manner
  • 4.5 Notify client and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI881 ICTCBL3009B Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation Unit of competency