Course Title: Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2017

Class Number: 1331

Class Section: E3F

Course Code: EEET7127C

Course Title: Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3296 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 120

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

UEENEEE102A; UEENEEE104A; UEENEEE105A; UEENEEE107A; UEENEEE101A

Course Description

This unit covers the installation and maintenance of telecommunications cabling in buildings and premises. It encompasses working safely and to Australian Communications and Media Authority’s ‘Open’ Cabling Provider Rule, installing multiple telephone line, multi-pair cables, backbone cabling, terminating in socket outlets, termination modules and distributors, testing and compliance checks and completing cabling documentation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEF102A Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

Element:

1. Prepare to install and maintain cabling
 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.

           1.2 Health and safety risks are identified and established risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.

           1.3 Remote power feeding is identified and established risk control measures prepared.

           1.4 The nature and location of the work is determined from documentation or in discussion with appropriate person(s) to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.

           1.5 Cable routes are planned within the constraints of the building structure, significants and regulations.

           1.6 Earthing requirements are determined with consideration of existing earthing arrangements, where applicable and of cable system earth upper and lower resistance limitations.

           1.7 Advice is sought from appropriate persons to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.

           1.8 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established routines and procedures.

                           1.9 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

Element:

2. Install and maintain cabling.
 

Performance Criteria:

 2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.

           2.2 Installed support structure is checked to ensure cable will not be exposed to damage during installation and general operation.

           2.3 Catenary supports are secured to building structure and tensioned where necessary to ensure cable weight can be carried in operating conditions with interference and safety segregation maintained including adherence to AS/ACIF S009.

           2.4 Protective earthing of metal work is installed in accordance with requirements and to industry standards.

           2.5 Cables/wires are handled in accordance with manufacturer's application specifications including tension and bending stress requirements.

           2.6 Sufficient excess is allowed at cable ends to facilitate termination.

           2.7 Telecommunication outlet ends of cable are uniquely labelled to match identifier at originating location.

           2.8 Cable is placed and secured to maintain safety and interference segregation in accordance with legislative and industry standards.

           2.9 Cable ties not tightened to the point of causing cable sheath damage or transmission impairment are trimmed flush to prevent risk of personal damage.

           2.10 Cables installed as catenaries or supported by catenaries in external environment shall meet minimum above ground clearances and clearances from hazardous electrical services as per AS/ACIF S009.

           2.11 Cables installed underground shall meet minimum depth of cover and segregation from hazardous electrical and other services as per AS/ACIF S009.

           2.12 Over-voltage protection devices are fitted to all cable pairs, where required, to suppress voltage surges with the devices protectively earthed in accordance with AS/ACIF S009.

           2.13 TRC/CES/Earth wire insulation is protected against damage and TRC/CES and protective earths segregated in accordance with relevant industry and legislative standards AS/ACIF S009.

           2.14 Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.

           2.15 Cabling is installed efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services.

           2.16 Routine quality checks are carried out to ensure cabling complies with requirements.

Element:

3. Terminate and test cables and earth wires
 

Performance Criteria:

 3.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.

           3.2 Cable sheath removed to allow for correct termination length and without damage to underlying conductors and their insulation.

           3.3 Terminating modules are installed in accordance to manufacturer specifications and cable pairs neatly and sequentially fanned for termination.

           3.4 Conductors are terminated in accordance with recommended colour code sequence using appropriate termination tools in the manufacturer's specified manner.

           3.5 Cable shield (if applicable) is earthed to manufacturer specifications and relevant industry codes of practice including AS/ACIF S009.

           3.6 Visual inspection is undertaken to confirm termination colour code sequence has been followed prior to end-to-end testing of wire and pair termination integrity.

           3.7 Cable pairs are tested and clearly labelled to provide an accurate identification in accordance with requirements.

           3.8 TRC/CES/Earth wires are terminated with connectors recommended by manufacturers in accordance with relevant industry codes of practice including AS/ACIF S009.

           3.9 TRC/CES /Earth wire continuity is maintained throughout and interface requirements with electrical systems are observed.

           3.10 TRC/CES /Earthing installation is tested for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance as per relevant industry standards including AS/ACIF S009.

           3.11 Earthing system is labelled in accordance with requirements.

           3.12 Compatibility of alterations with existing systems is confirmed and new work tested both in isolation and when integrated with existing systems.

           3.13 Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.

           3.14 Cabling is terminated efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services.

           3.15 Routine quality checks are carried out and a defect rectified to ensure cabling complies with requirements.

Element:

4. Complete cabling work, records and reporting.
 

Performance Criteria:

4.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.

           4.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.

           4.3 Record sheets and plans of cable location, type and infrastructure are accurately created or updated and stored in accordance with customer requirements.

           4.4 Cable pair record books are created or updated to provide an accurate record of pair locations, inter-connections and usage in accordance with industry codes of practice and AS/ACIF S009.

                           4.5 Cabling completion advice is documented and reported in accordance with requirements.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

- Face to Face classes

- Simulated Workplace Learning

- Online learning via blackboard

- Other forms of structured teaching and learning

Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule

Please refer to your class timetable 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

 

Assessments

Task 1

Workbook

Task 2

Theory Exam – Basic Telephony

Task 3

Theory Exam – Switching Systems

Task 4

Practical – 1 & 2

Task 5

Theory Exam - Regulations

 

 

 

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment  Mapping Matrix 

 

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

1.1

X

X

 

 

X

1.2

X

X

 

 

X

1.3

X

X

 

 

X

1.4

X

X

 

 

X

1.5

X

X

 

 

X

1.6

X

X

 

 

X

1.7

X

X

 

 

X

1.8

X

X

 

 

X

1.9

X

X

 

 

X

2.1

X

X

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

X

X

2.4

X

X

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

X

X

2.6

X

X

X

X

X

2.7

X

X

X

X

X

2.8

X

X

X

X

X

2.9

X

X

X

X

X

2.10

X

X

X

X

X

2.11

X

X

X

X

X

2.12

X

X

X

X

X

2.13

X

X

X

X

X

2.14

X

X

X

X

X

2.15

X

X

X

X

X

2.16

X

X

X

X

X

3.1

X

 

X

X

X

3.2

X

 

X

X

X

3.3

X

 

X

X

X

3.4

X

 

X

X

X

3.5

X

 

X

X

X

3.6

X

 

X

X

X

3.7

X

 

X

X

X

3.8

X

 

X

X

X

3.9

X

 

X

X

X

3.1

X

 

X

X

X

3.11

X

 

X

X

X

3.12

X

 

X

X

X

3.14

X

 

X

X

X

3.15

X

 

X

X

X

4.1

X

 

X

 

X

4.2

X

 

X

 

X

4.3

X

 

X

 

X

4.4

X

 

X

 

X

4.5

X

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks. 


Assessment Tasks

Task 1

Theory Exam – Basic Telephony

Task 2

Theory Exam – Switching Systems

Task 3

Practical – 1(terminate wiring) & 2 (instal wiring)

Task 4

Theory Exam - Regulations

 


Assessment Matrix

Please refer to above matrix.

All assessment tasks must be successfully completed 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

 

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

 

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit  to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

Study and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

  • Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
  • Maths and science developmental support and advice
  • English language development

 

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre  to find more information about Study and Learning Support.

 

Disability Liaison Unit:

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability  to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.

 

Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.

 

 

The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.

 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

 

Special Consideration:

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  to find more information about special consideration.

 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the university.

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity  to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

 

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