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Locate, identify and rectify copper cable faults

Locate, identify and rectify copper cable faults

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL332
State Code
OBA56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/11/2019
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
27/11/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use systematic and logical fault-finding techniques according to all safety requirements and work practices commonly used in fault remediation.It applies to copper cable jointers who install and maintain telecommunications cable networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for fault- finding activity
  • 1.1 Determine, from documentation or discussion with appropriate personnel, work to be undertaken, including reported fault location
  • 1.2 Access site according to workplace and/or enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Identify existing and potential site hazards, assess risks and implement risk control measures
  • 1.4 Prepare testing in consultation with others affected by the proposed work and sequence work appropriately
  • 1.5 Obtain required materials for testing, reporting and rectification work according to enterprise procedures and job/work ticket requirements
  • 1.6 Obtain required tools, equipment and testing devices according to enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety
2. Conduct activities to test and locate cable faults
  • 2.1 Establish nature of fault through analysis of source, history and available information
  • 2.2 Select and use appropriate test equipment to locate, diagnose and analyse fault
  • 2.3 Conduct tests according to selected test equipment operating instructions and safety requirements, and ensure diagnostic process aligns to customer service requirements
  • 2.4 Identify and test for fault efficiently and sustainably
  • 2.5 Evaluate test results to determine cause of fault/s using appropriate methods and processes
3. Rectify fault
  • 3.1 Carry out work health and safety (WHS) activities prior to entering a pit or manhole and protect underground assets prior to excavation
  • 3.2 Physically locate fault position in a length of cable or buried joint
  • 3.3 Rectify fault or escalate to appropriate level
  • 3.4 Discuss and document established methods for dealing with unexpected situations with appropriate personnel
  • 3.5 Confirm that current standard of performance for copper cables will be viable after fault remediation work
  • 3.6 Confirm integrity of repaired fault using appropriate carrier testing processes
4. Report fault-findings and rectification
  • 4.1 Report fault identification and fault clearance
  • 4.2 Update fault records
  • 4.3 Restore worksite to customer satisfaction and acceptable industry standards
  • 4.4 Notify customer and/or relevant parties to obtain sign-off
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State Code National Code Title Type
BER1 ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation Qualification