Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L01684:reg:10:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L01684
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 5/32)
Character Range: 39294–43471

*      securing methods for the above locations;
       *      demonstrate work practices which avoid cable damage (such as crushing, burning, kinking, sheath twist, cutting, nicking and bending radius);
       *      read and interpret drawings related to cable layouts, outlet location, cable coding system and identifiers and distributor locations;
       *      conduct and interpret cable test results; and
       *      correctly interpret and apply relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and OH&S and environmental policy and procedures.

Skills and Knowledge Summary:
       *   Cable installations;
       *   Cable termination products;
       *   Cable conductor identification codes;
       *   Cable support systems;
       *   Cable types;
       *   Earthing systems;
       *   Earth testing;
       *   Read plans and specifications;
       *   Cable record systems;
       *   These Rules;
       *   Cabling provider registration, other rules and regulations;
       *   Basic switching systems;
       *   Telecommunication hazard awareness; and
       *   Basic telephony.

Skills and Knowledge Breakdown:

        (A)      Cable installation including:
        *   Metallic cable;
        *   Specialised cable;
        *   Internal and external installations;
        *   Cable dispensers, hauling mechanisms;
        *   Cable damage awareness;
        *   Domestic, commercial installations;
        *   ACMA requirements – the Wiring Rules;
        *   Cable termination preparations;
          * Termination types, distributors, network termination devices and telecommunication outlets;
        *   Distributors;
        *   Jumpering;
        *   Common installation tests; and
        *   Functional and protective earthing.

      (B)        Cable termination products including:
        *   Product termination systems;
        *   Product termination techniques; and
        *   Product termination tools.

      (C)        Cable conductor identification codes including:
        *   Types of codes; and
        *   Interpretation of codes.

      (D)        Cable support systems including:
        *   Plans and cable locations;
        *   Wall construction;
        *   Fixing devices;
        *   Conduit and ducting;
        *   Distribution boxes and mounts;
        *   Installation techniques; and
        *   ACMA specifications and standards –Wiring Rules.

      (E)         Cable types including:
        *   Telecommunications and data cable types;
        *   Purpose, construction, characteristics;
        *   Cable identification; and
        *   ACMA technical standards (including AS/CA S008 or its replacement).

        (F)       Earthing systems including:
          * Multiple earth neutral, co-axial, equi-potential, functional, telecommunications reference conductor and communications earthing systems;
        *   Cable screening;
        *   Colour coding;
        *   Radiofrequency interference and electromagnetic interference;
        *   Electrical interference;
          * Lightning protection, including earths, gas arrestors and overvoltage protection.

        (G)      Earth testing including:
        *   Earth testing instruments; and
        *   Earth testing procedures (insulation and conductor resistance).

      (H)        Reading plans and specifications including:
        *   Cabling plans, records, symbols and abbreviations;
        *   Commercial premises plans; and
        *   Backbone cabling diagrams.

       (I)           Cable record systems including:
        *   Types of records;
        *   Cable distribution records;
        *   Jumpering records;
        *   Standard record systems;
        *   Responsibilities for records;
        *   TCA1 (mandatory) and TCA2 (voluntary) forms; and
        *   ACMA requirements.

       (J)           These Rules and cabling provider registration including:
        *   The ACMA's regulatory and compliance requirements;
        *   Cabling Provider registration, types and limitations; and
        *   Supervision requirements.

      (K)        Other rules and regulations including:
          * The Act;
          *