ICTCBL252 — Joint and terminate coaxial cable

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What an assessment for ICTCBL252 must cover

53 assessable components: 6 elements (27 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 10 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 joint coaxial cable

1.1Confirm approval for site access with customer prior to site entry
1.2Read and interpret customer installation specifications and physical conditions at site to determine layout of job
1.3Locate and identify adjoining other services according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices
1.4Test for and respond to presence of dangerous gases in underground enclosures according to enterprise guidelines
1.5Undertake approved alterations to design according to enterprise guidelines

2 Verify placement and secure coaxial cable

2.1Use safety equipment to protect self and public
2.2Maintain coaxial cable segregation to industry standard requirements
2.3Protect integrity of coaxial shield cable to ensure no loss of performance
2.4Place cable in position with sufficient slack to allow termination and maintain minimum bend radius according to manufacturer specifications
2.5Follow installation designs to install cable safely without damage to cable or customer premises
2.6Maintain radio frequency (RF) signal strength by installing cable lengths within manufacturer or design specifications
2.7Locate securing hardware to reduce cumulative effect on cable wave shape properties and attach cable ties to minimise cable damage

3 Joint coaxial cable

3.1Strip coaxial cable, according to specifications, to required length using appropriate tools
3.2Select appropriate kit to match type of coaxial cable in use and jointing method according to manufacturer recommendations
3.3Joint cable and ensure jointing fitting retains segregation of conductor and shield
3.4Seal all joints according to manufacturer specifications

4 Terminate coaxial cable

4.1Prepare coaxial cable for termination according to specifications using appropriate tool
4.2Select connectors to match type of coaxial cable in use and use terminating method recommended by manufacturer
4.3Verify connector fitting retains segregation of conductor and shield
4.4Terminate connectors to torque as recommended by manufacturer to prevent RF leakage
4.5Test connectors to mating specifications using gauge tester
4.6Maintain continuous ground on terminations and waterproof seal to preserve cable integrity

5 Complete installation operation

5.1Place cables in enclosure and lay up according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise guidelines, and check that no safety hazards are evident
5.2Place other services including cables according to enterprise guidelines
5.3Reinstate site, remove waste and debris for disposal, and maintain safe worksite conditions

6 Complete installation administration

6.1Complete reports according to enterprise policy
6.2Note alterations to plans using appropriate symbols

Performance evidence

determine installation requirements, and check and prepare the site ready for coaxial cable installation
perform an in-line splice
perform jointing and termination of coaxial cable using specialised hand or power tools and equipment
complete waterproof jointed cable using heat shrinkage
apply related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices
conduct signal strength tests and interpret results
fit jointed coaxial cable in suitable housing
check and adjust cable segregations
verify the installation complies with enterprise and manufacturer specifications and warranties
document work according to enterprise requirements.

Knowledge evidence

relevant legislation, regulations, codes, standards, enterprise guidelines, formal agreements and contracts that impact on the work activity
specific WHS requirements and environmental procedures relating to the activity and site conditions, including site security and typical safety issues and challenges that occur on site
range of coaxial cables and connectors and their application
information required to operate equipment according to a test specification
features and operating requirements of test equipment
manufacturer requirements for selection, installation and safe operation of equipment
test methods and performance requirements
impact that other services may have on installation work
operation of tools relevant to working with coaxial cable
environmental requirements for waste and debris disposal.

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 ICTCBL252 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTCBL252 needs to address all 53 unit components: 6 elements with 27 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 10 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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