Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 11:01 PM AWST
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Install customer cable support systems
Install customer cable support systems
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL201
ICTCBL201
State Code
AWE98
AWE98
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 install support systems for cable infrastructure for new installations or upgrades, or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations.It applies to individuals who work in technical roles planning cable routes and selecting and installing support structures for communications applications including digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.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 Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) accredited registrar.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare cable support installation
- 1.1 Arrange access to site according to customer requirements, required procedures, site security arrangements and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- 1.2 Confirm site capacities for storage and location of cable feeders or establish alternative methods
- 1.3 Determine customer specifications, and manufacturer and enterprise requirements for cable support
- 1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at cabling worksite
- 1.5 Plan cable route identifying and avoiding other services, and remote power feeding services operating at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV) on site in commercial buildings
- 1.6 Select tools and materials for installation of support system from work specifications and schedules
2. Determine cable routes
- 2.1 Review relevant plans and verify cable locations
- 2.2 Select cable routes appropriate to location of building services, providing access to all outlets and enabling cable to be supported to outlet point
- 2.3 Plan safe and efficient installation by accurate identification of structural building requirements and identified site constraints
- 2.4 Identify cable and services segregation clearances to ensure cable route complies with manufacturer, enterprise, legislative and industry codes of practice
3. Determine support method
- 3.1 Select appropriate support system for planned cable route and identified site constraints
- 3.2 Prepare support system for capability to meet planned concentration of cable in any location to facilitate ready access for maintenance and allow for future expansion
4. Mark out and install fixings and support structure
- 4.1 Mark out and install fixings and structures securely in safe manner to manufacturer’s specifications, ensuring cable weight can be supported in all operating conditions
- 4.2 Align support structure correctly to enable cable to be installed evenly, in order and without damage
- 4.3 Install protective earthing to industry standards
- 4.4 Conduct work with minimal disruption to ongoing customer activity
5. Complete support installation
- 5.1 Check and adjust installed supports to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and operation
- 5.2 Remove installation waste and debris from worksite and dispose of according to environmental requirements to maintain safe worksite conditions
- 5.3 Complete documentation
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI869 | ICTCBL2005B | Install customer cable support systems | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBA77 | ICTCBL239 | Install customer cable support systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZJ6 | ICT20315 | Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |
| AZI6 | ICT30515 | Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology | Qualification |