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Install and connect data and voice communication equipment

Install and connect data and voice communication equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEDV0004
State Code
OBZ61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2022
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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 connect data and voice communication equipment.It includes working safely, preparing and installing communications equipment, and completing 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 communications equipment
  • 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 of communications equipment is prepared in consultation with others and sequenced appropriately
  • 1.3 Scope of work is determined from documentation and/or discussion with relevant person/s for work to be undertaken
  • 1.4 Location of communications equipment and associated equipment is planned within the constraints of the building structure, significants and relevant industry standards
  • 1.5 Advice is sought from relevant person/s to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.6 Material needed for the installation work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
  • 1.7 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.8 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Install communications equipment
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 Communications equipment tests are carried out in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Communications equipment is installed with sufficient access to affect terminations, adjustments and maintenance in accordance with job requirements and relevant industry standards
  • 2.4 Cabling is terminated at communications equipment in accordance with manufacturer requirements and relevant industry standards
  • 2.5 Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s for approval and documented
  • 2.6 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person/s
  • 2.7 Quality checks of the installed communications equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Communications equipment installation is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to communications equipment, circuits, surrounding environment and/or services using sustainable energy principles
3 Complete and report installation activities
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Final checks are made to ensure that the installed communications equipment is in accordance with relevant industry standards
  • 3.4 ‘As-installed’ communications equipment is documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC465 UEENEEF109A Install and connect data and voice communication equipment Unit of competency