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Erect aerial cable supports

Erect aerial cable supports

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL212
State Code
AWE88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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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
60
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to erect cable supports in small aerial client installations and access networks where they may be required to do new installations, upgrades or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations to deliver services in xdigital subscriber lines (xDSL), fibre to the home (FTTH) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks.It applies to individuals working as telecommunications linesmen and line installers who make use of aerial support structures and specialist tools.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install aerial cable structure
  • 1.1 Obtain construction plan from appropriate personnel to scope work and arrange for site access
  • 1.2 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite
  • 1.3 Determine cable route from construction plan, identifying and avoiding other services
  • 1.4 Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
2. Install aerial support structures
  • 2.1 Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) regulations
  • 2.2 Erect safety barriers according to enterprise guidelines to secure site
  • 2.3 Excavate hole to specifications and according to enterprise guidelines for erection of mounting pole
  • 2.4 Install pole using mechanical lifting devices according to enterprise guidelines
  • 2.5 Install fixing structures on pole securely according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • 2.6 Install aerial fixing devices where support is other than pole according to enterprise guidelines
3. Complete project
  • 3.1 Complete reports according to enterprise policy and record alterations to plans using appropriate symbols
  • 3.2 Recover obsolete materials and equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • 3.3 Restore site according to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction
  • 3.4 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3309 ICTCBL2132A Erect aerial cable supports Unit of competency