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Alter services to existing cable system

Alter services to existing cable system

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL2017B
State Code
WI873
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/02/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to alter services to an existing voice or data cable system within customer premises.Assessment by a TITAB-registered assessor is recommended.The six unit competency set ICTCBL2005B, ICTCBL2006B, ICTCBL2008B, ICTCBL2012B, ICTCBL2017B and ICTCMP2022B, that meets the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) requirements for Cabling Provider Registration (CPR), is generally used as part of a more specialised customer cabling qualification. This set is usually regarded as more suitable for new entrants where limited industry experience has been obtained and forms the major part of specialised qualifications, such as ICT20313 Certificate II in Telecommunications Cabling. When these six units are undertaken as a set within state and territory funding approved programs, the two benchmark Cabling Provider Rules units (ICTCBL2136B and ICTCBL2137B) are not required.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. Prepare to alter services to existing cable system
  • 1.1 Survey the site to determine system alteration requirements to existing cable system
  • 1.2 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on work site
  • 1.3 Organise equipment and materials to meet required industry standards and ensure compatibility with existing system
  • 1.4 Arrange access to site according to required procedures
2. Alter cable system
  • 2.1 Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for the given work and according to industry standards
  • 2.2 Alter system so that it conforms to client system specifications according to requirements of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
3. Restore and test cable system
  • 3.1 Confirm compatibility of alterations with existing systems
  • 3.2 Test new work in isolation and when integrated with existing systems
  • 3.3 Rectify any faults
4. Complete records and clean up site
  • 4.1 Update plans and documents to show revised systems accurately and clearly, or create new plans as appropriate
  • 4.2 Remove installation waste and debris from work site and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe work site conditions
  • 4.3 Reinstate site according to customer and company requirements
  • 4.4 Complete TCA1 form and sign off with customer to record satisfaction
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.

System alteration may include:
additions
new extensions to services
removals
systems or application upgrades.
Existing cable system may include:
all metallic conductor cable types
Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A installations
terrestrial or satellite coaxial systems.
Hazards may include:
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR)
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural gas and other gas build-up
needle stick injury
optical fibre cable that contains hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
vermin.
Access to site may involve:
activities of tenants and other facility users
egress points
electronic surveillance
hours of access
noise control
presentation
registered entry requirements
relationships with other customer activities
security requirements
type of client activity.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
plastic
rubber
leather
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe work practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Client system specifications may relate to:
contract documents
cable plans and designs
specification schedules.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
ACMA technical standard requirements for cabling:
underground
aerial
Category 5 6, 6A, 7 or 7A
unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
Australian building codes and regulations
cabling security codes and regulations
Environment Protection Acts
fire regulations
industry standards
manufacturer specifications
noise abatement regulations
OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006
use of ACMA-approved cabling products.
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:

estimate requirements and document specifications and cable plan for alteration
alter, restore and test cable system according to industry standards
rectify faults
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessments must ensure:

sites on which alterations to existing cable system may be conducted
use of testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on alteration activities.
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:

review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, such as TCA1 form
direct observation of the candidate altering services to an existing cable system.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTCBL2005B Install customer cable support systems
ICTCBL2006B Place and secure customer cable
ICTCBL2008B Terminate metallic conductor customer cable
ICTCBL2012B Install functional and protective telecommunications earthing system
ICTCMP2022B Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3303 ICTCBL2017A Alter services to existing cable system Unit of competency