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Splice cables

Splice cables

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD237
State Code
BAJ24
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
52
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to splice power and/or telecommunications cable within the production process. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to identify the process and materials to be used, plan, perform and test the work and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the materials and process
  • 1.1 Identify the process and materials to be used
  • 1.2 Check materials to be used in the splice are compatible with the cable
  • 1.3 Check allowances for joining overlaps in procedures
  • 1.4 Identify curing/cooling times for the materials and the process
2 Plan the joining process
  • 2.1 Plan the joining process using procedures
  • 2.2 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 2.3 Plan work sequence noting appropriate curing/cooling times, efficient work sequence and quality requirements
3 Set up equipment and materials for the process
  • 3.1 Assemble equipment and consumables
  • 3.2 Check equipment and site for safety
  • 3.3 Make adjustments and settings to suit materials and procedures
  • 3.4 Set up safety screens, engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE)
4 Complete the joining process to procedures
  • 4.1 Splice the cable to procedures
  • 4.2 Check and test the process and the finished product
  • 4.3 Made adjustments as required to the process to maintain the quality of the finished product
  • 4.4 Complete workplace documentation and records as required
5 Respond to routine problems to procedures
  • 5.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 5.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 5.3 Log problems as required
  • 5.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7571 PMBPROD237C Splice cables Unit of competency