ICTCBL248 — Install and terminate hard-line coaxial cable

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59 assessable components: 6 elements (30 performance criteria), 14 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to install and splice hard-line coaxial cable

1.1Confirm site access approval prior to site entry and comply with site security arrangements
1.2Read and interpret installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine job layout
1.3Locate and identify adjoining other services according to industry guidelines, and work health and safety (WHS) practices
1.4Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to industry guidelines
1.5Test relevant aerial metallic fittings for live voltage and respond according to industry guidelines
1.6Install equipotential bonding according to design
1.7Undertake approved alterations to design, as required, according to industry guidelines
1.8Select appropriate hard-line coaxial cable type according to installation requirements
1.9Select and obtain all materials required for cable termination including passive and active devices and connectors

2 Verify placement and secure coaxial cable

2.1Use safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and WHS requirements
2.2Protect integrity of coaxial cable (sheath, shield and centre conductor) to ensure no loss of performance
2.3Form cable into position with sufficient lengths by using approved forming tools that allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications
2.4Follow installation design to install cable safely without damage to cable and ensure cable flow in pits and manholes is according to carrier standards and work instructions
2.5Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications
2.6Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties
2.7Use correct lashing machine and techniques to attach aerial cable to catenary wire

3 Splice coaxial cable

3.1Strip and core hard-line coaxial cable, according to specifications, to required length using appropriate tools
3.2Select appropriate kit to match type of hard-line coaxial cable in use and splice according to manufacturer recommendations
3.3Seal all splices according to industry specifications

4 Terminate coaxial cable

4.1Prepare coaxial cable for termination, according to specifications, using appropriate tools
4.2Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and terminate according to industry standards
4.3Install network device chassis/housing in correct orientation according to design
4.4Prepare centre pins of cable and connector, and cut according to vendor specifications
4.5Terminate connectors to torque according to manufacturer recommendations to prevent RF leakage, and ensure seizure screws are tightened
4.6Seal all terminations according to industry specifications

5 Complete installation operation

5.1Place cables in pit and/or mount on aerial strand according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident
5.2Attach fitted off device aerially or underground according to manufacturer specifications or work instructions
5.3Reinstate site, and remove waste and debris for disposal according to environmental requirements and maintain safe worksite conditions

6 Complete installation administration

6.1Complete reports according to telecommunications carrier network policy
6.2Update plans and records using appropriate symbols with details of installation

Performance evidence

determine installation requirements
prepare site for hard-line coaxial cable installation
identify hard-line coaxial cable types
perform an in-line splice
terminate hard-line coaxial cable using specialised hand or power tools and equipment
terminate hard-line coaxial cable to network devices using: • a pin connector • 90- or 180-degree adaptors • housing to housing adaptor
determine and achieve pin connector centre pin lengths on a device per device basis
heat shrink hard-line splice or termination using the clean, abrade, flame-brush method
waterproof jointed cable using heat shrinkage
apply related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices
conduct continuity tests
fit spliced coaxial cable in suitable housing (underground/aerial strand) and attach fitted off devices to: • pit or manhole wall, according to manufacturer specifications or carrier work instructions, taking care not to cause damage to co-located cables or joints • catenary according to manufacturer specifications or carrier work instructions, ensuring all clearances, separations and segregations from other cables or pole hardware is maintained
confirm installation complies with industry and manufacturer specifications and warranties while: • maintaining all clearances separations and segregations from other cables or pole hardware • taking care not to cause damage to co-located cables or joints
mark-up as-built plans and document work according to industry requirements.

Knowledge evidence

RF common and RF design symbols
RF design and other associated plans
coaxial cables and connectors, and their application
equipment and processes to perform a continuity test
manufacturer requirements for safe operation of equipment and tools relevant to working with coaxial cable
typical issues and challenges that occur on site including: • recycling of old connectors for use with existing devices resulting in incompatibility issues due to incorrect centre pin length leading to intermittent or ongoing faults
WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, including site security
relevant legislation, codes and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
updating of records to report on completed works.

Foundation skills

Reading: Reads familiar texts fluently, automatically recognising most everyday words and some specialised vocabulary
Writing: Sequences writing to produce cohesive text and uses layout consistent with text type
Oral Communication: Demonstrates awareness of choices for register, especially in situations that are familiar
Numeracy: • Interprets and comprehends whole numbers and familiar or routine fractions, decimals and percentages • Selects and uses appropriate tools, hand-held devices, computers and technological processes
Navigate the world of work: • Takes responsibility for decisions regarding when and how to complete tasks, and coordinate with or delegate to others • Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities relevant to own work context, and draws attention to any issues that may affect self or others
Get the work done: • Implements actions as per plan, makes slight adjustments if necessary, and addresses unexpected issues • Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions

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What does an assessment tool for ICTCBL248 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTCBL248 needs to address all 59 unit components: 6 elements with 30 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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