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Locate and identify cable system faults

Locate and identify cable system faults

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL306
State Code
AWE76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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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 the skills and knowledge required to locate and identify cable system faults in communications cables at enterprise and client premises sites. The cable types may be telecommunications digital, voice and data in digital TV cabling. It applies to technical staff who are required to locate and rectify communications cable system faults, including local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), master antenna television (MATV), cable television (CATV), closed-circuit television (CCTV), digital video broadcasting - terrestrial (DVB-T), digital video broadcasting - satellite (DVB-S), security alarm systems, fire systems, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) networks and radio communications. The telecommunications cabling types may by twisted pair, coaxial or fibre optic types’Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to locate and rectify cable fault
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potentialhazards on worksite
  • 1.3 Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • 1.4 Establish type of cable and nature of fault from client for cable system
  • 1.5 Select suitable testing tools and equipment and personal protective equipment to meet required industry standards
2. Locate and diagnose cable fault
  • 2.1 Conduct appropriate test following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements to identify type of cable fault
  • 2.2 Isolate fault progressively to remove likely variables from assessment
  • 2.3 Locate cable or cable termination equipment fault without undue interruptions to client activity in shortest possible time
  • 2.4 Notify client of findings
3. Rectify fault
  • 3.1 Present client with options to rectify fault
  • 3.2 Advise client of costs of any repair not covered by service agreement
  • 3.3 Conduct fault rectification, if client agrees, in a manner that is safe for repair team and client
  • 3.4 Escalate any unresolved faults to other parties for resolution if required
4. Complete documentation and clean up worksite
  • 4.1 Advise client of successful fault clearance and obtain sign off
  • 4.2 Complete all records
  • 4.3 Complete reports to justify fault diagnosis and rectification methodology if required
  • 4.4 Remove all waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements
  • 4.5 Restore any changes made to worksite during fault repair to client’s satisfaction
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3323 ICTCBL3015A Locate and identify cable system faults Unit of competency