ICTCBL332 — Locate, identify and rectify copper cable faults

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67 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 34 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 for fault-finding activity

1.1Determine, from documentation or discussion with appropriate personnel, work to be undertaken, including reported fault location
1.2Access site according to workplace and/or enterprise procedures
1.3Identify existing and potential site hazards, assess risks and implement risk control measures
1.4Prepare testing in consultation with others affected by the proposed work and sequence work appropriately
1.5Obtain required materials for testing, reporting and rectification work according to enterprise procedures and job/work ticket requirements
1.6Obtain 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

2.1Establish nature of fault through analysis of source, history and available information
2.2Select and use appropriate test equipment to locate, diagnose and analyse fault
2.3Conduct tests according to selected test equipment operating instructions and safety requirements, and ensure diagnostic process aligns to customer service requirements
2.4Identify and test for fault efficiently and sustainably
2.5Evaluate test results to determine cause of fault/s using appropriate methods and processes

3 Rectify fault

3.1Carry out work health and safety (WHS) activities prior to entering a pit or manhole and protect underground assets prior to excavation
3.2Physically locate fault position in a length of cable or buried joint
3.3Rectify fault or escalate to appropriate level
3.4Discuss and document established methods for dealing with unexpected situations with appropriate personnel
3.5Confirm that current standard of performance for copper cables will be viable after fault remediation work
3.6Confirm integrity of repaired fault using appropriate carrier testing processes

4 Report fault-findings and rectification

4.1Report fault identification and fault clearance
4.2Update fault records
4.3Restore worksite to customer satisfaction and acceptable industry standards
4.4Notify customer and/or relevant parties to obtain sign-off

Performance evidence

discuss faults with customers and appropriate personnel
identify a minimum of three different types of faults when testing telecommunications cables
analyse test results and identify and rectify a minimum of three different types of faults
use systematic, logical and appropriate fault-finding techniques for field-testing situations
comply with all related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.
Note: Evidence must be provided at least once when a specific volume or frequency is not stated.

Knowledge evidence

WHS and environmental requirements
basic communications testing and measuring devices and techniques including:
types and applications of testing/measuring devices including voltage testers, multimeters, copper time domain reflectometers (TDRs), bridge meggers, continuity testers and insulation resistance testers
features of testing/measuring devices including user calibration, parameter and range settings
safety procedures
circuit arrangement of test/measuring devices
readings
storage, maintenance and care of test/measuring devices
Australian Standard quality assurance requirements for test equipment calibration certification
carrier copper network, architecture and cable layout including:
seven different types of fault conditions that may affect a customer service in terms of how information is carried
continuity of a circuit to facilitate a customer service
types of network components and terminal points such as cabinets, pillars, main distribution frames, internal distribution frames, pits, manholes and joints
different types of joints (inline, single-ended, pressurised and unpressurised)
performance parameters associated with copper cables including:
electrical circuit characteristics of voltage, current and resistance/impedance
open circuit, short circuit and pair continuity
split legs, reversed legs, contacts, earths and foreign battery
attenuation
insulation resistance (leakage)
loop resistance
characteristic impedance
how to evaluate test results for compliance with carrier requirements for copper cables including:
tests required to evaluate a given performance parameter
test equipment and leads needed to evaluate a given performance parameter
operation of test equipment for correct evaluation of specific cable performance parameters and to obtain accurate and reliable results
transmission performance requirements
behaviour of faulty cable network elements, including symptoms and impact on cable network
systematic and logical fault-finding
interpretation of test results and cable network element/system specifications
possible fault positions in a length of cable or buried joint including:
joint in a pit
manhole
buried

Foundation skills

Reading: Recognises and interprets technical documentation to determine important information
Writing: Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to develop basic reports and in all written tasks
Oral Communication: Liaises with customers about technical requirements using specific and relevant language Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding
Numeracy: Evaluates and reviews technical data for specifications
Navigate the world of work: Appreciates implications of legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own role Seeks advice about expectations when preparing for work
Get the work done: Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making slight adjustments if necessary and addressing some unexpected issues Takes responsibility for routine decision-making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account Diagnoses and implements standard solutions to for routine problems, seeking assistance from more experienced colleagues when required Understands purposes and specific functions of common fault location equipment and uses them effectively to complete routine tasks

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