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Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Lift Rule
Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Lift Rule
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL2138A
ICTCBL2138A
State Code
D3315
D3315
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling required according to Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) 'Lift' Cabling Provider Rule. To be permitted to work with lift cabling, cablers are required to have completed the relevant Electrotechnology qualification such as the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent.Lift cabling is used between the local distributor (LD) adjacent to the lift machine or motor room and the lift control cubicle and lift cars.It involves customer cabling terminated on LDs in the installation, maintenance and modification of lift cabling.Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended.All customer 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 ACMA-accredited registrar.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work within the constraints imposed by customer premises and ACMA regulatory environment
- 1.1. Prepare for lift cabling work according to the regulatory environment, cabling environment, cable type, cable identification, termination systems, earthing and protection, records and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- 1.2. Identify building infrastructure which places critical constraints on cabling when undertaking a typical lift cabling installation from LD to lift car socket
- 1.3. Develop strategies to manage other infrastructure in relation to cabling
- 1.4. Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite
2. Manage remote power feed
- 2.1. Identify and avoid the risks posed by contact with remote power feeding services when performing cabling activity
- 2.2. Make site safe by identifying remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) inside customer premises
3. Install and modify cable support, earthing and termination infrastructure
- 3.1. Install fixings and cable support structures of adequate strength safely and align with the environment according to manufacturer's and customer's specifications
- 3.2. Secure catenary supports to building structure and tension where necessary to ensure cable weight can be carried in operating conditions with interference and safety segregation maintained including adherence to AS/ACIF S009:2006
- 3.3. Install protective earthing of metal work to industry standards where required
- 3.4. Inspect installed support structure to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and general operation
- 3.5. Position terminating equipment and fixing to accepted industry codes of practice, AS/ACIF S009:2006 and customer requirements
- 3.6. Inspect control cubicles, travelling cable supports, junction boxes, line isolator units, back-mount and outlet layout complying to manufacturer's specifications and allow adequate work space for ease of access and avoid overlaying
- 3.7. Segregate incoming and outgoing cables to ensure ease of access and avoid overlaying
4. Install cables and earth wires
- 4.1. Install a lift cable from LD to lift car socket
- 4.2. Install cables according to manufacturer's application specifications including tension and bending stress requirements
- 4.3. Identify and avoid sources of possible damage to cable including hot pipes, sharp edges and cable burn
- 4.4. Allow sufficient excess at cable ends to facilitate termination
- 4.5. Place and secure cable to maintain safety and interference segregation according to legislative and industry standards
- 4.6. Install cable ties with correct tension to prevent cable sheath damage or transmission impairment and trimmed flush to prevent risk of personal damage
- 4.7. Install aerial cables supported by catenaries in external environment to meet minimum above ground clearances and clearances from hazardous electrical services according to AS/ACIF S009:2006
- 4.8. Install and secure travelling cables to maintain safety and according to relevant legislative, industry and manufacturer's standards
- 4.9. Install local isolation units (LIU) as required by TS001 and AS/ACIF S009:2006
- 4.10. Install over-voltage protection devices to all cable pairs, where required, to suppress voltage surges, with the devices protectively earthed, and according to AS/ACIF S009:2006
- 4.11. Protect earth wire insulation against damage with protective earths segregated according to relevant industry and legislative standards
5. Terminate and test cables and earth wires
- 5.1. Remove cable sheath to allow for correct termination length and without damage to underlying conductors and their insulation
- 5.2. Install terminating modules according to manufacturer's specifications ensuring cable pairs are neatly and sequentially fanned for termination
- 5.3. Terminate conductors according to recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in the manufacturer's specified manner
- 5.4. Earth cable shield, if applicable, to manufacturer's specifications and relevant industry codes of practice, including AS/ACIF S009:2006
- 5.5. Undertake visual inspection to confirm termination colour code sequence has been followed, prior to end to end testing of wire and pair termination integrity
- 5.6. Terminate earth wires with connectors recommended by manufacturer according to relevant industry codes of practice including AS/ACIF S009:2006
- 5.7. Maintain earth wire continuity throughout to meet interface requirements with electrical systems
- 5.8. Test earthing installation for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance according to relevant industry standards including AS/ACIF S009:2006
- 5.9. Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing systems and test new work both in isolation and when integrated with existing systems
6. Inspect cable route to ensure correct separations
- 6.1. Inspect separations along entire cable route and rectify separations which do not comply with regulations
- 6.2. Install barriers to achieve separations where sufficient spatial separation cannot be met
7. Evaluate earthing needs for cable systems on customer premises
- 7.1. Locate existing customer earthing systems and analyse the earthing needs of cable systems
- 7.2. Calculate the upper and lower limits of resistance for a variety of cable system earths using relevant cable characteristics
8. Label earthing systems
- 8.1. Identify label requirements for all types of earthing systems
- 8.2. Attach label to earthing systems according to industry regulations
9. Create or update cable plans and records
- 9.1. Document installation details on record sheets and plans and store according to customer requirements
- 9.2. Label cable pairs clearly to provide accurate identification according to manufacturer's, industry and client standards
- 9.3. Record cabling details in cable pair record books to provide an accurate record according to industry codes of practice and AS/ACIF S009:2006
- 9.4. Complete telecommunications cabling advice (TCA) form
10. Monitor work activity
- 10.1. Maintain close supervision of cablers not holding appropriate registration for the task to ensure installation and maintenance activity is strictly according to legislative requirements and industry standards for safety and network integrity including AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006
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.
Lift cabling work refers to:
cabling used between the LD adjacent to the lift machine or motor room and the lift control cubicle and lift cars
communications cabling of the lift travelling cables and connections
communications customer cabling in lift installation.
Regulatory environment refers to:
accredited registrars and registration
ACMA
AS 1979:1976 Travelling cables
Certified Components List
Communications Alliance
labelling requirements
Telecommunications Act 1997.
Cabling environment may include:
inside and outside the lift car
lift machine or motor room
lift shaft.
Cable type may include:
coaxial
copper twisted pair
data cables:
Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A
optical fibre cable
travelling cable complying to Australian standards:
circular
flat.
Cable identification refers to:
cable conductor identification codes:
banded
colour coded
lettered
numbered.
Termination systems may include:
connectors
distributors
modules
sockets
travelling cable terminations.
Earthing and protection may include:
earthing of screened cable, barriers and cable trays for the reduction or elimination of interference from electromagnetic, radio frequency (RF) and power sources
equi-potential bonding conductors to multiple earth neutral (MEN) and use of earth stakes
functional earths, including telecommunications reference conductor (TRC) and communications earthing system (CES) types to provide customer switching system facilities
protective earth barriers for segregation, cable tray, duct and metal equipment enclosures
protective earths for over voltage and surge or spike suppression according to AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Records may include:
building, cabling and equipment location plans
labelling of:
distributor pairs
distributor verticals
equipment closets
network termination device (NTD) record cards
patch panels
rooms
telecommunication outlets
record books and cards:
campus distributors (CD)
building distributors (BD)
floor distributors (FD)
local distributors (LD)
TAC forms (TCA1 and TCA2).
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
accredited registrars and registration
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
ACMA technical standards
AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS1979:1976 Travelling cables
cabling security codes and regulations
Certified Components List (CCL)
labelling
Overview Telecommunications Act 1997
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) -Open.
Building infrastructure may include:
availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems
building hazards
elevated working
high voltage (HV) power
restricted access.
Strategies to manage infrastructure may include:
appropriate separations
correct use of cable trays and support systems
fastening techniques.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light or non-visible laser
RF emission
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:L1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service.
Cable support structures may include:
cable ducts may be closed or open
cable trays may be:
galvanised steel or PVC
perforated with low or high side
single or multi-channel
line poles
pits and pipes
suspension catenary wire
wall and island mounted patched and jumperable distributors:
BD
CD
FD
LD.
Termination may include:
a jumperable distributor CD or BD
a non-jumperable distributor LD and a terminated patch panel
Ethernet connectors terminated at both ends of an Ethernet cable
travelling cable terminations.
Separations refer to:
correct separations between communications cable and other services:
HV single core
HV multi-core
low voltage
open terminations
separations covered by AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Installation details may include:
cable infrastructure
cable location and type.
Cabling details may include:
interconnections
pair locations
pair numbering and labelling.
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.
Lift cabling work refers to:
cabling used between the LD adjacent to the lift machine or motor room and the lift control cubicle and lift cars
communications cabling of the lift travelling cables and connections
communications customer cabling in lift installation.
Regulatory environment refers to:
accredited registrars and registration
ACMA
AS 1979:1976 Travelling cables
Certified Components List
Communications Alliance
labelling requirements
Telecommunications Act 1997.
Cabling environment may include:
inside and outside the lift car
lift machine or motor room
lift shaft.
Cable type may include:
coaxial
copper twisted pair
data cables:
Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A
optical fibre cable
travelling cable complying to Australian standards:
circular
flat.
Cable identification refers to:
cable conductor identification codes:
banded
colour coded
lettered
numbered.
Termination systems may include:
connectors
distributors
modules
sockets
travelling cable terminations.
Earthing and protection may include:
earthing of screened cable, barriers and cable trays for the reduction or elimination of interference from electromagnetic, radio frequency (RF) and power sources
equi-potential bonding conductors to multiple earth neutral (MEN) and use of earth stakes
functional earths, including telecommunications reference conductor (TRC) and communications earthing system (CES) types to provide customer switching system facilities
protective earth barriers for segregation, cable tray, duct and metal equipment enclosures
protective earths for over voltage and surge or spike suppression according to AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Records may include:
building, cabling and equipment location plans
labelling of:
distributor pairs
distributor verticals
equipment closets
network termination device (NTD) record cards
patch panels
rooms
telecommunication outlets
record books and cards:
campus distributors (CD)
building distributors (BD)
floor distributors (FD)
local distributors (LD)
TAC forms (TCA1 and TCA2).
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
accredited registrars and registration
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
ACMA technical standards
AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS1979:1976 Travelling cables
cabling security codes and regulations
Certified Components List (CCL)
labelling
Overview Telecommunications Act 1997
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) -Open.
Building infrastructure may include:
availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems
building hazards
elevated working
high voltage (HV) power
restricted access.
Strategies to manage infrastructure may include:
appropriate separations
correct use of cable trays and support systems
fastening techniques.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light or non-visible laser
RF emission
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:L1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service.
Cable support structures may include:
cable ducts may be closed or open
cable trays may be:
galvanised steel or PVC
perforated with low or high side
single or multi-channel
line poles
pits and pipes
suspension catenary wire
wall and island mounted patched and jumperable distributors:
BD
CD
FD
LD.
Termination may include:
a jumperable distributor CD or BD
a non-jumperable distributor LD and a terminated patch panel
Ethernet connectors terminated at both ends of an Ethernet cable
travelling cable terminations.
Separations refer to:
correct separations between communications cable and other services:
HV single core
HV multi-core
low voltage
open terminations
separations covered by AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Installation details may include:
cable infrastructure
cable location and type.
Cabling details may include:
interconnections
pair locations
pair numbering and labelling.
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:
install a lift cabling system from LD to lift car socket, including accurate completion of installation records, drawing alterations and compliance forms
read and interpret cable drawings and plans for locations and terminations
apply cable conductor identification codes
conduct and interpret cable test results
interpret and apply related regulations and industry codes
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site on which lift communications cabling activities may be carried out
use of cabling and field equipment currently used in industry
licensing requirements and other site related documentation.
Methods 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 undertaking a lift cabling installation from LD to lift car socket
direct observation of the candidate applying cable conductor identification codes
oral or written questioning to assess interpretation of cable drawings and plans for locations and terminations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cable test results, standards requirements and specific technical procedures.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, e.g.
ICTCBL2137A Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule.
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:
install a lift cabling system from LD to lift car socket, including accurate completion of installation records, drawing alterations and compliance forms
read and interpret cable drawings and plans for locations and terminations
apply cable conductor identification codes
conduct and interpret cable test results
interpret and apply related regulations and industry codes
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a site on which lift communications cabling activities may be carried out
use of cabling and field equipment currently used in industry
licensing requirements and other site related documentation.
Methods 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 undertaking a lift cabling installation from LD to lift car socket
direct observation of the candidate applying cable conductor identification codes
oral or written questioning to assess interpretation of cable drawings and plans for locations and terminations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cable test results, standards requirements and specific technical procedures.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, e.g.
ICTCBL2137A Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI878 | ICTCBL2138B | Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Lift Rule | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J812 | ICT20313 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling | Qualification |