ICTCBL330 — Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for telecommunications projects

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What an assessment for ICTCBL330 must cover

51 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 for splicing

1.1Select safety equipment to protect self and public according to industry guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices
1.2Confirm layout of installation according to physical conditions at site and relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards
1.3Inform appropriate personnel of identified worksite hazards
1.4Locate other services from relevant authorities according to industry guidelines and safe practices
1.5Test for dangerous gases and place guards around open manholes according to WHS and environmental requirements
1.6Obtain approval for alterations to design according to industry guidelines

2 Check existing optical fibre cable

2.1Verify that cable is installed according to installation plan
2.2Visually inspect cable for signs of sheath damage and seek instructions from service provider when damage is identified
2.2Maintain minimum bend ratios according to manufacturer specifications to prevent cable damage and signal degradation
2.3Secure cable according to safe industry practice to avoid cable and sheath damage

3 Splice optical fibre cable

3.1Maintain safe work practices when using equipment to identify and verify fibre is not live before commencing splicing
3.2Seek instructions from service provider where fibre is live and, on receipt of required enterprise certification, follow service provider instructions accordingly
3.3Prepare cable end to expose optical fibres according to splicing method and manufacturer specifications
3.4Prepare and splice fibres using safe industry practice according to industry specifications
3.5Install and clean optical connectors with recommended cleaning material and re-inspect
3.6Test completed links for proof of performance according to industry standards

4 Terminate optical fibre cable

4.1Select connector unit to suit terminating frame according to design specifications
4.2Terminate cable according to design method and manufacturer specifications
4.3Test termination for transmission loss and light levels, and re-terminate if transmission loss exceeds industry standard
4.4Install protection devices on connectors to protect from exposure and contaminants
4.5Label and lay up cables in enclosure according to manufacturer instructions and industry guidelines

5 Finish job and report

5.1Remove waste and reinstate site according to industry guidelines
5.2Prepare reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to telecommunications industry or enterprise policies
5.3Notify appropriate personnel of work completion and obtain sign-off

Performance evidence

splice, terminate and test optical fibre cable, applying safety precautions when working with laser-based systems and ensuring that required enterprise certification is first obtained if working with live fibre
splice at least 12 fibres and house in industry recognised enclosures and underground closures according to manufacturer instructions
install a pigtail that is fusion spliced to cable fibre
inspect and clean optical connectors
complete relevant documentation according to manufacturer and design requirements
provide customer report documenting installation and test results, according to industry standards
comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

Knowledge evidence

specific WHS and environmental requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, including hazardous gases
relevant safety standards applicable to the operation of laser products
safe ty precautions when working with laser-based systems
industry and enterprise policies and procedures when splicing optical fibre cable
causes of signal strength loss in optical fibre
colour coding of fibres
features and operating requirements of test equipment for optical fibre cable
information required to operate equipment according to a test specification
optical fibre equipment and manufacturer requirement for safe operation
techniques for types of termination, including: direct termination, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing
test methods and performance requirements
types of optical cable
relevant authorities that may be involved in optical fibre installations.

Foundation skills

Reading: Understands familiar texts of limited complexity that may incorporate graphs, tables and charts Recognises the structures and distinguishing features of a range of familiar text types
Writing: Interrelates ideas and information and some support material when writing about familiar topics
Oral Communication: Demonstrates an awareness of the need to vary structure, style, tone and vocabulary to meet the requirements of the audience, context and purpose
Numeracy: Interprets and comprehends whole numbers and familiar or routine fractions, decimals and percentages
Navigate the world of work: Takes responsibility for decisions about when and how to complete tasks and coordinate with 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, making slight adjustments if necessary, and addressing some unexpected issues Initiates standard procedures when responding to familiar problems within immediate context
Interacts with others: Takes responsibility to obtain customer sign-off for work completed

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What does an assessment tool for ICTCBL330 need to cover?

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