ICTCBL326 — Cut over metallic conductor cable in the access network

1 Prepare for cable modification and cut over

• 1.1Obtain project plan from appropriate personnel and use plan to scope work for job
• 1.2Arrange for access to worksite, according to local government or other authority requirements
• 1.3Inspect site to develop a work health and safety (WHS) plan and notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards
• 1.4Determine cable route and type of cable from project plan, taking into account the location of other services
• 1.5Obtain required plant, tools, safety equipment and materials
• 1.6Prepare detailed plan of cut over tasks according to project plan, job scope, legislative and other requirements, and obtain necessary approvals
• 1.7Notify customer and network carrier of proposed cut over activity and proposed disruption to services that may impact on their service level agreements (SLAs)
• 1.8Undertake additional preparatory non-jointing work, as required, according to customer practices and site conditions

2 Joint and cut over cable

• 2.1Prepare cabinet, joint enclosure and jointing chambers for cable handling, entry and sealing requirements
• 2.2Joint cable according to manufacturer guidelines
• 2.3Test cable for performance and rectify cut over faults relating to cut over according to location, materials available and customer practices
• 2.4Record test results for future reference
• 2.5Seal all joints according to cable type, location, customer practices and manufacturer guidelines

3 Clean-up worksite and complete documentation

• 3.1Complete reports on cut over installation and design amendments to reflect existing cable layout and according to enterprise requirements
• 3.2Place and secure correctly labelled cables to supports in jointing chamber or cabinet according to customer practices
• 3.3Mark-up as-built plans for return to customer for their records
• 3.4Recover obsolete materials and return to appropriate point for disposal
• 3.5Notify appropriate personnel about completion of cut over and obtain sign-off

What does an assessment tool for ICTCBL326 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTCBL326 needs to address all 46 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 11 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.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ICTCBL326?

Auditori pulls the current release of ICTCBL326 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for ICTCBL326 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing ICTCBL326 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of ICTCBL326, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.