Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:08 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Install a cable lead-in

Install a cable lead-in

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL220
State Code
AWE84
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
View on TGA
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
10
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to install indoor and outdoor aerial and underground lead-ins for client installations of a new metallic or optical cable installation, or upgrade for an existing network or subsystem, or cabling infrastructure for convergence to next generation networks (NGN) digital reception and broadband.It applies to technical staff who haul underground or fix aerial cable lead-in. They may make use of tension meters and hauling equipment. It can be applied to new installations and upgrades of telecommunications cabling projects in domestic, commercial and industrial installations.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 for cable installation
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to industry standards
  • 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure
  • 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards and safety constraints on worksite
  • 1.4 Obtain cable installation plan and set up installation equipment according to manufacturer’s requirements
  • 1.5 Select suitable protective clothing, tools and equipment, and safety equipment, and confirm support structures are safe
2 Install aerial cable lead-in
  • 2.1 Identify and use safe support structures
  • 2.2 Select type of cable bearer and determine need for separate catenary wire installation
  • 2.3 Secure catenary wire or bearer wire permanently to support structure using aerial fixing devices, and adjust tension to meet relevant height and minimum sag requirements to required specifications
  • 2.4 Secure cable safely to catenary wire, leaving cable loop on support structure
  • 2.5 Terminate cable in client enclosure and aerial enclosure
3 Install underground cable lead-in
  • 3.1 Run push rod through pipe and attach cable for hauling
  • 3.2 Haul cable using lubricant, cable slippers or rollers to ensure no sheath damage when hauling at correct tension into and out of enclosures
  • 3.3 Provide sufficient cable allowance in enclosures for jointing and maintenance requirements
  • 3.4 Terminate cable in client enclosure and pit enclosure
4 Seal and secure cable
  • 4.1 Seal cable ends to prevent ingress of foreign material
  • 4.2 Secure cable loop on support structure to minimise damage to conductors
  • 4.3 Weather seal building entry points where appropriate
  • 4.4 Fit over voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
5 Complete tasks on site
  • 5.1 Record any approved alteration to original design and return to appropriate personnel
  • 5.2 Complete appropriate records and sign reports where required according to enterprise policy
  • 5.3 Restore site to original condition and dispose of waste in environmentally safe manner
  • 5.4 Notify client and obtain sign off
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI880 ICTCBL2163A Install a cable lead-in Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA68 ICTCBL251 Install aerial and underground cable lead-ins Unit of competency