Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 5:14 AM AWST
24/07/2026 5:14 AM AWST
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Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling
Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling
Unit of competency
National Code
UEEDV0006
UEEDV0006
State Code
OBZ49
OBZ49
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling.It includes working safely, installing optical fibre cabling, terminating at distributors, testing and compliance checks, and completing cabling documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install and modify optical fibre cabling
- 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
- 1.2 Installation and modification of wiring is prepared in consultation with others and sequenced appropriately
- 1.3 Scope of work is determined from documentation and/or discussions with relevant person/s
- 1.4 Advice is sought from relevant person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
- 1.5 Material required for the installation work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
- 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for the installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- 1.7 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and is in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
2 Install and modify optical fibre cables
- 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
- 2.2 Optical fibres are tested for optical continuity
- 2.3 Cables are installed and modified with sufficient excess to affect terminations in accordance with manufacturer specifications, relevant industry standards and job requirements
- 2.4 Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s for approval and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.5 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s
- 2.6 Quality checks of the installed wiring are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.7 Cable installation and modification is conducted without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, circuits or surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices
3 Terminate optical fibre cables
- 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
- 3.2 Cable termination work area and optical fibre cables are cleaned and safety measures implemented in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.3 Cables are prepared for termination in accordance with manufacturer specifications and relevant industry standards
- 3.4 Optical fibre connectors are fitted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and relevant industry standards
- 3.5 Relevant methods are used to splice optical fibre cables in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements, manufacturer specifications and relevant industry standards
- 3.6 Cable performance tests are conducted and results documented
- 3.7 Causes of defects indicated by test results are identified and rectified
- 3.8 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s
- 3.9 Quality checks of the installed wiring are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.10 Cable terminations are completed without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, circuits or surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices
4 Document installation and modification and verify optical fibre cabling performance
- 4.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
- 4.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.3 Final checks to the installed cabling are conducted in accordance with job requirements
- 4.4 Documentation certifying system performance is issued to a relevant person/s
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC461 | UEENEEF105A | Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling | Unit of competency |