CP-TC065DCF Splice Optical Fiber (Facilitator Guide)

Splice carrier/service provider optic fibre cable ICTTC065D FACILITATOR GUIDE
Facilitator Guide
ICTTC065D Splice carrier/service provider optical fibre cable
1st Edition 2010
ICT02 Telecommunications Training Package
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Table of Contents
Advice for Facilitators ......................................................................................................... 1 Recommended reading ................................................................................................ 1 Facilitator checklist ...................................................................................................... 1 Training Plan........................................................................................................................ 2 Session Plans ...................................................................................................................... 4 Session 1. Optical Fibre Principles .............................................................................. 4 Session 2. Health and Safety Issues ........................................................................... 5 Session 3. Installation Practices ................................................................................. 6 Session 4. Terminate Optical Fibre Cable ................................................................... 6 Session 5. Testing Optical Fibre Cables ...................................................................... 7 Assessment Mapping.......................................................................................................... 9 Assessment Instructions ................................................................................................. 11 Assessment 1 Administration and Cable Installation .......................................... 12 Assessment 2 Termination with Connectors ........................................................ 15 Assessment 3 Cable Splicing ................................................................................ 18 Assessment 4 Testing Optical Fibre ...................................................................... 21 Appendix Unit of Competency ...................................................................................... 24
Facilitator Guide
Advice for Facilitators
Advice for Facilitators

Important Note: Training Context This competency unit covers the splicing and termination of service provider optical fibre cable. This can be set in a number of contexts. In the context of broadband installer training this is taken to refer to the fibre lead-in to the customer Optical Network Termination (ONT). It depends on there being a number of factors in place including an ONT to receive the optical cable termination, an aerial or underground access path such as a catenary for aerial or a conduit for underground. This unit, in this training context, is not intended to assess a persons underground or aerial cabling these are covered in other units including ICTTC131A Install an above ground equipment enclosure or their ability to work on the trunk carrier network. Some enterprise-specific factors such as cable type, terminators and the cable pathway may need to be factored into the delivery plan. It may be necessary to add further enterprise-specific training to cover all aspects of enterprise policy and procedure.
Recommended reading
Some recommended reading for this unit includes: NBN websites such as the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy <http://www.dbcde.gov.au>. Publications released by National Broadband Network stakeholders, such as the NBN Corporation, ACMA or major telcos.
Facilitator checklist
Item Data projector Computer or laptop Learning and assessment venue Equipment Details Have you facilitator organised a data projector for class presentations? Is a computer with MS-PowerPoint 2003 available for you? Is there access to worksites for cable installation? Done?
Is there access to resources for cable installation including fibre, tools, splicing and termination resources?
Planned sessions Have you aligned the sessions to your organisations delivery and assessment schedule? Scheduled assessments Have you scheduled dates, times and deadlines for assessments?
ICTTC065D Splice carrier/service provider optical fibre cable Commonwealth of Australia 2010
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Training Plan
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Training Plan
Trainer/assessor name Trainer/assessor contact: Session 1 Title Optical Fibre Principles Details Nature of light Fibre cable fundamentals Delivery year Delivery context Learning Resources Samples of optical fibre cable Classroom Student Workbook Section 1 Assessment Oral assessment Delivery semester Learning Activities Presentation of theory on optical fibre cable Discussion and observation of cable types
Health and Safety Issues
Glass fibre handling the hazards Glass fibre handling the controls Laser safety
PPE for optical fibre cable handling Video Understanding Eye Safety at Work available from Vocam Phone 9809 7700
Presentation on the risks Section 2 of injury with optical fibre, and risk controls Video presentation on eye safety Discussion and fitting of PPE for optical fibre work Presentation on the selection of cable types, testing on the drum, aerial and underground installation and hauling techniques Section 3
Oral assessment and observation
Installation Practices
Cable structures and usage Pre-testing optical fibre on drum Installation and testing practices Fibre optic installations Termination and splice housing
Sample of optical fibre cables of various types Access to installation site or suitable simulations to observe placement and hauling of cable Cable hauling and fixing tools and equipment single dwelling installation
Observation of installation of aerial and undergroun d cable
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Training Plan
Session 4
Title Terminate Optical Fibre Cable
Details Types of connectors Types of splicing: fusion and mechanical Fibre splice enclosures Connecting instructions
Learning Resources Optical fibre cable stock A range of cable terminators and connectors Termination tools (depending upon the technique used) including: o cleaving tool o splicing protector o fusion splicing machine o polishing pad o inspection microscope o crimping tool o syringe Optical fibre splicing machine Testing tools including: o optical power source o optical power meter o OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) Access to optical fibre installation for testing
Learning Activities Activity Cable termination (nonsplicing) Activity Cable termination (splicing)
Student Workbook Section 4
Assessment Cable terminations and splicing
Testing Optical Fibre Cables
Testing fibre with an optical power test set What is an OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)?
Activity Optical power meter testing Activity OTDR responses Activity Fault finding and rectification
Section 5
Cable installation testing
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Session Plans
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Session Plans
These Session Plans provide detailed instructions for conducting the sessions outlined in the Training Plan.
Session 1. Optical Fibre Principles

This session introduces the physics and optics theory behind the functioning of optical fibre. It provides a foundation for understanding the installation and testing techniques covered later. Time 1 hour plus Requirements
Samples of optical fibre cable
Learning Activity: Nature of light Explain the nature of light including reflection, refraction, dispersion, diffraction and absorption. Learning Activity: Fibre cable fundamentals Explain and demonstrate with samples the structure of optical fibre cables including a range of construction types. Note: Knowledge component of this section is assessed orally during assessment tasks.
Notes ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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Session Plans
Session 2. Health and Safety Issues

Working with optical fibre presents substantial risks. These risks can be assessed and controlled. This session addresses the risks, consequences and control needed to work safely. Time 1 hour Requirements PPE for optical fibre cable handling
Video Understanding Eye Safety at Work
Learning Activity: Glass fibre handling the hazards Show and discuss the video Understanding Eye Safety at Work or similar. Emphasise the consequences of unsafe work practices. Explain, using the Student Workbook, the specific consequences of unsafe practices. Learning Activity: Glass fibre handling the controls Explain and demonstrate safe work practices with optical fibre cable. Note: Knowledge component of this section is assessed orally during assessment tasks. Learning Activity: Laser safety Explain and demonstrate work practices to minimise the risks associated with lasers.
Notes ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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Session Plans
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Session 3. Installation Practices

This session addresses the installation of cable to the customer premises. It focuses on the role of the optical fibre specialist in testing and ensuring the integrity of the fibre being installed. It includes consideration of installation methods above ground and underground. (See note at the start of this guide on Training Context). Time 2 to 4 hours Requirements Sample of optical fibre cables of various types Access to installation sites or suitable simulations to observe placement and hauling of cable Learning Activity: Cable structures and usage Explain the structure of different types of optical cables in terms of it tensile strength and the standards that must be met for the purposes of hauling. Learning Activity: Pre-testing optical fibre on drum and installation and testing practices Outline the purpose of pre-testing and the standards that must be met particularly for customer premises installation. Learning Activity: Fibre Optic Installations Explain the aerial and underground installation processes. This should include direct observation of these types of installation as a site visit to an installation or a suitable simulation wherever possible. Remember that this unit does not require the learners to haul and install cables specifically. Assessment 1 and Enterprise Information At this point, and in association with the site visit, discuss the administrative requirements of the installation process. Identify and explain site safety, installation plans, communication with authorities and communication with fellow workers. Enterprise policy and procedures should be introduced at this stage. Assessment 1 could be conducted as part of this activity. Learning Activity: Termination and splice housing Describe the range of termination housings that are in use. Give a more detailed account and demonstration of the preferred termination for the training enterprise. Notes ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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Session Plans
Session 4. Terminate Optical Fibre Cable

Optical fibres can be terminated in a number of ways including insertion of terminators, mechanical splicing and fusion splicing. This session looks at these techniques and may focus on the techniques used within the learners enterprise. It culminates in a practical session in which learners develop their optical fibre skills. Time 2 to 4 hours Requirements Optical fibre cable stock A range of cable terminators and connectors Termination tools including: o cleaving tool o splicing protector o fusion splicing machine o polishing pad o inspection microscope o crimping tool o syringe Optical fibre splicing machine
Learning Activity: Types of connectors Explain and demonstrate the range of connectors that are available for terminating optical fibre cable. Discuss the purpose of each and identify enterprise preferred connectors and terminators. Learning Activity: Types of splicing: fusion and mechanical Discuss the two types of splicing, the benefits of each and the preferred types for the training enterprise. Learning Activity: Fibre splice enclosures Explain and demonstrate the use of fibre splice enclosures. Learning Activity: Connecting instructions Explain and demonstrate the steps for connecting cables using connectors, mechanical splicing and fusion splicing. This activity may focus on enterprise preferred connectors and splicing methods. At least one connector and one splicing method should be included. Learning Activity: Cable termination (non-splicing) Learners perform two cable terminations using connectors. Instructors will check each learners preparation and completion of each termination. Learning Activity: Cable termination (splicing) Learners perform two cable terminations using splicing. Instructors will check each learners preparation and completion of each termination. Notes ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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Session Plans
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Session 5. Testing Optical Fibre Cables

Test equipment allows a technician to make a number of observations about the quality of signals on optical fibre. Analysis of these tests allows the technician to rectify faults such as excessive bend rates or poor splicing joints. This session develops these skills in testing and fault diagnosis. Time 2 to 4 hours Requirements Testing tools including: o Optical power source o Optical power meter o OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) Access to optical fibre installation for testing The optical fibre installation must have a fault which can be found and rectified.
Learning Activity: Testing fibre with an optical power test set Explain the use of the optical power test set. Demonstrate its use and invite learners to take measurements. Learning Activity: Optical power meter testing Provide resources for learners to complete measurements three tests (see Student Workbook). Check each learners results and answers to questions. Learning Activity: What is an OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)? Explain the purpose and operation of the OTDR. Discuss the types of faults it can locate. Demonstrate the operation of an OTDR. Learning Activity: OTDR responses Provide OTDR user manual and ask learners to complete the three diagrams. Check these diagrams and correct any mistakes. Learning Activity: Fault finding and rectification Provide the resources for the fault finding and rectification activity. Provide guidance and advice to ensure learners develop their competence. Notes ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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Assessment Mapping
Assessment Mapping
Assessment Number Assessment Task Assessment Method/s Description Critical Aspects of Evidence Elements 1, 2, 3, 7 5, 6
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Administration and Cable Installation
Site visit or inspection of a simulated worksite. Observation and handling of either underground or aerial cables installation. Discussion of enterprise requirements. Production of a short report on cable installation and enterprise policy and procedures. Termination of installed cable with connectors.
Written report, oral questions, observation
Obtain information from plans and documents Notify relevant authorities and obtain approvals prior to commencement Communication of splicing details with customers and work associates
Termination with Connectors
Examination of work samples, oral questions, observation
Installation of termination connectors including: o selection of connector to match terminating frame o connector fitting Fixing of fibre to connector Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools and/or equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices
Assessment Mapping
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Assessment Number
Assessment Task
Assessment Method/s
Description
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Cable Splicing
Splicing cable with either mechanical or fusion technique. (One is sufficient.)
Cable splicing including: o identification of sheath damage o maintenance of bend ratios o cable securing to avoid damage o checking of light source cable stripping Removal of coatings Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools and/or equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices Conduct of signal strength tests and interpretation of results Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools and/or equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices
4, 6
Testing Optical Fibre
Using a range of testing equipment to locate and rectify an optical fibre fault.
4,5
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Elements
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Assessment Instructions
These instructions outline one method of assessment. There are many ways to assess competence. The instructor/assessor should use their judgement and discretion to develop the assessment strategy that best suits the candidates circumstances. The assessment decision can be made when all of the tasks listed below have been successfully completed according to the marking guide. Final decisions of competent or not yet competent should be made and recorded according to your organisational procedures.
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Assessment 1 Administration and Cable Installation

Required documents and equipment Access to a consumer optical fibre installation site or simulated site Enterprise cable installation policy and procedures
Instructions for assessor Introduce learners to the site and explain the cabling installation. Explain that each learner will write a brief report on the following: o o o o o o o o Type of installation above or underground Type of cable Techniques used to supply cable to the premises A simple plan of the installation Completion of a JSA for the site Identification of PPE required Authorisation required to undertake work on the site Review of the features of the installation bend ratios, damage to cable, securing methods.
Supplement the written assessment with oral questions and observation of each learners response to the worksite and the cable installation.
Time required for assessment: 2 hours
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Marking Guide 1 Administration and Cable Installation Candidates name Assessors name Assessment site Assessment date/s Time/s Phone no. Phone no.
Outcomes Oral Assessment Questions Optional (Note any additional questions used in space provided below) What type of cable is being installed? What are the minimum bend ratios allowed for this cable type? How is the cable supported? How is the cable terminated? What are the main safety issues on this site? How would you contact the relevant authorities? What records are required for this installation? Record of performance Performance Indicators Obtain information from plans and documents. Notify relevant authorities and obtain approvals. Communicate work details with relevant parties. Note variations to the plans Complete JSA satisfactorily. Identify all relevant aspects of the cabling installation. Note alterations to plans using appropriate symbols. Satisfactory Yes No Satisfactory response Yes No
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Performance Indicators Verify that cable installation is in accordance with the installation plan. Check cable visually for signs of possible sheath damage. Maintain bend ratios to manufacturers and regulation requirements. Check securing method avoids damage to cable and/or sheath. Comments/feedback to participant
Satisfactory Yes No
Outcome: Assessor name: Assessor signature:
Successful
Unsuccessful
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Assessment 2 Termination with Connectors

Required documents and equipment Optical fibre cable stock A range of cable terminators and connectors
Instructions for assessor Provide the learner with the required equipment to perform terminations. Ask the learner to complete two terminations without assistance. Examine and test the terminations.
Time required for assessment: 1 hour
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Marking Guide 2 Termination with Connectors

Candidates name Assessors name Assessment site Assessment date/s Time/s Phone no. Phone no.
Outcomes Oral Assessment Questions Optional (Note any additional questions used in space provided below) What type of terminator is being used? What conditions is this terminator best suited to? What hazards are associated with this process? What precautions must be taken to control hazards? Record of performance Performance Indicators Check any light source in accordance with guidelines and standards. Strip cable end to expose optical fibres in accordance with splicing method in use. Handle optical fibre cable in a safe manner to avoid risk of injury. Remove all coatings from exposed optical fibre to remove all possible contaminants. Use protection boots to protect connector and fibre from exposure and contaminants. Select connector to match terminating frame to design specifications. Fit connector without damage to fibre or thread. Affix fibre within connector to manufacturers specifications. Satisfactory Yes No Satisfactory response Yes No
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Performance Indicators Prepare connection end to a smooth flat surface to ensure no optical path redirection after connection is made. Test connection for signal strength to manufacturers and design specifications. Comments/feedback to participant
Satisfactory Yes No
Successful
Unsuccessful
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Assessment 3 Cable Splicing

Required documents and equipment Optical fibre cable stock Termination tools including: o o o o o o o cleaving tool splicing protector fusion splicing machine polishing pad inspection microscope crimping tool syringe
Optical fibre splicing machine
Instructions for assessor Provide the learner with the required equipment to perform splices. Ask the learner to complete two terminations without assistance. Examine and test the splices.
Time required for assessment: 1 hour
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Marking Guide 3 Cable Splicing

Outcomes Oral Assessment Questions Optional (Note any additional questions used in space provided below) Why are you using this type of splicing? What are the advantages of this type of splicing? What hazards are associated with this process? What precautions must be taken to control hazards? Record of performance Performance Indicators Check any light source in accordance with guidelines and standards. Strip cable end to expose optical fibres in accordance with splicing method in use. Handle optical fibre cable in a safe manner to avoid risk of injury. Remove all coatings from exposed optical fibre to remove all possible contaminants. Prepare connection ends to a smooth flat surface to ensure no optical path redirection from join. Splice fibres using manufacturers tool in accordance with enterprise guidelines. Test joint for signal strength to manufacturers and design requirements. Place cables in enclosure and lay up in accordance with manufacturers instructions and enterprise guidelines. Satisfactory Yes No Satisfactory response Yes No
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Performance Indicators Ensure other cables are tidy and no safety hazards are evident. Ensure other services are in place in accordance with enterprise guidelines. Remove waste and debris from worksite and dispose of in accordance with environmental requirements and to maintain safe worksite conditions. Reinstate site and store tools and materials in accordance with enterprise guidelines. Comments/feedback to participant
Satisfactory Yes No
Successful
Unsuccessful
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Assessment 4 Testing Optical Fibre

Required documents and equipment Testing tools including: o o o optical power source optical power meter OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
Access to optical fibre installation for testing The optical fibre installation must have a fault which can be found and rectified
Instructions for assessor Provide the learner with the required equipment to perform power and fault tests. Ask the learner to complete two power tests and two fault tests without assistance. Ask the learner to rectify any fault identified. Ask the learner to document the test results on enterprise-specific systems, if available. Check the test results for accuracy.
Time required for assessment: up to 3 hours.
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Marking Guide 4 Testing Optical Fibre

Outcomes Oral Assessment Questions Optional (Note any additional questions used in space provided below) What can we determine about the quality of a splice or termination from the power test result? What can we determine about a fault in a splice or termination from the OTDR test result? Record of performance Performance Indicators Test joint for signal strength to manufacturers and design requirements. Test termination for signal strength to manufacturers and design requirements. Locate faults from testing results. Rectify faults within capabilities or escalate. Complete reports in accordance with enterprise policy. Comments/feedback to participant Satisfactory Yes No Satisfactory response Yes No
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Successful
Unsuccessful
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Appendix Unit of Competency
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ICTTC065D Splice carrier/service provider optic fibre cable
Unit descriptor This unit applies to all telecommunications applications including telephony, data, video and multi media. This unit should be applied with units dealing with specific cable types and installation environments. This unit may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Employability skills Prerequisite units ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. This unit contains employability skills. Nil PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1.1 Use safety equipment to protect self and public in accordance with enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety practices 1.2 Read and interpret installation plan and physical conditions at site to determine layout of job 1.3 Copy of records is obtained, where appropriate 1.4 Locate and identify adjoining services in accordance with enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety practices 1.5 Test for presence of dangerous gases in accordance with enterprise guidelines 1.6 Approved alterations to the design are undertaken in accordance with enterprise guidelines 2. Verify optical fibre cable placement 2.1 Verify that cable installation is in accordance with the installation plan 2.2 Check cable visually for signs of possible sheath damage 3. Secure optical fibre cable 3.1 Bend ratios are maintained to manufacturers and regulation requirements 3.2Securing method avoids damage to cable and / or sheath
1. Prepare for splicing
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4. Splice optical fibre cable
4.1 Check any light source in accordance with guidelines and standards 4.2 Strip cable end to expose optical fibres in accordance with splicing method in use 4.3 Optical fibre cable is handled in a safe manner to avoid risk of injury 4.4 Remove all coatings from exposed optical fibre to remove all possible contaminants 4.5 Prepare connection ends to a smooth flat surface to ensure no optical path redirection from join 4.6 Splice fibres using manufacturers tool in accordance with enterprise guidelines 4.7 Test joint for signal strength to manufacturers and design requirements
5. Install optical fibre termination connectors
5.1 Check any light source in accordance with guidelines and standards 5.2 Strip cable end to expose optical fibres in accordance with splicing method in use 5.3 Optical fibre cable is handled in a safe manner to avoid risk of injury 5.4 Remove all coatings from exposed optical fibre to remove all possible contaminants 5.5 Protection boots are used to protect connector and fibre from exposure and contaminants 5.6 Select connector to match terminating frame to design specifications 5.7 Fit connector without damage to fibre or thread 5.8 Fibre is affixed within connector to manufacturers specifications 5.9 Connection end is prepared to a smooth flat surface to ensure no optical path redirection after connection is made 5.10Test connection for signal strength to manufacturers and design specifications
6. Complete splicing operation
6.1 Place cables in enclosure and lay up in accordance with manufacturers instructions and enterprise guidelines 6.2 Other cables are tidy and no safety hazards are evident 6.3 Other services are in place in accordance with enterprise guidelines 6.4 Waste and debris are removed from worksite and disposed of in accordance with environmental requirements and to maintain safe worksite conditions 6.4 Site is reinstated and tools and materials are stored in accordance with enterprise guidelines
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7. Complete installation administration
7.1 Complete reports in accordance with enterprise policy 7.2 Note alterations to plans using appropriate symbols
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. Required skills Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context Codes refer to the Skills and Knowledge Register in Volume 3 of this Training Package that has detailed content guidelines for each code outlined. CA375 Cable Installation Practices for CAN CA410 Optical Techniques 4 CI310 Communication 3 OH310 Occupational Health and Safety 3 PS310 Plans and Specifications 3 PS320 Basic Building Trades 3 RE235 Regulations for CAN RE310 Working on Non-enterprise Land 3 CA260 Cable Types: Optical Fibre Cable TF310 Test Equipment 3 TO310 Use of Tools 3 TO330 Installation Practices 3
Required knowledge The relevant required knowledge is articulated in the above guidelines contained in the Skills and Knowledge Register included in this Training Package. RANGE STATEMENT The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. Cable May be mechanically or fusion spliced May be single mode or multi-mode Fibre fixing Customers specifications Manufacturers specifications Optical fibre cable Fibre may be affixed within connector by: epoxy, mechanical pressure May be found in: contract documents, cable plans and designs, specification schedules May be found in printed instruction leaflets or pre-printed on materials or on product packaging May be: internal/external, loose tube, tight buffered, air blown, armoured May be supplied in various grades as designed for different environments and intended uses
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Safe working practices Tools Work platforms Work situation Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Include the safe use and handling of: tools and equipment, materials, chemicals, work platforms and fibres May be hand tools and may include: oven, cleaver/cutter, fusion splicer, stripper May be: ladders, scaffold, elevated platform vehicles Could be: in cabinet, in joint enclosure, above ground May include: AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1 ACIF Standards and Codes ACMA technical standards Australian building codes and regulations Australian Standards Enterprise Standards Environmental Protection Fire regulations Heritage legislation Industrial relations agreements including awards and enterprise International Standards Local Government Manufacturers enterprise operating policy and procedures National Code Occupational Health and Safety Act Other services and utilities codes of practice and standards (electricity, water, gas) Power company requirements Privacy Act Spectrum Management Authority Statutory requirements Trade Practices Act Traditional land owners
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EVIDENCE GUIDE The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Evidence of the following is essential: Obtain information from plans and documents. Notify relevant authorities and obtain approvals prior to commencement. Cable splicing including:
o Identification of sheath damage o Maintenance of bend ratios o Cable securing to avoid damage o Checking of light source cable stripping o Removal of coatings Installation of termination connectors including: o Selection of connector to match terminating frame o Connector fitting o Fixing of fibre to connector Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools and/or equipment and application of all related OHS requirements and work practices. Conduct of signal strength tests and interpretation of results. Communication of splicing details with customers and work associates. Assessment must ensure: A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
OR A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
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ICT02 Telecommunications Training Package

Part of a suite of support materials for the

Advice for Facilitators

Advice for Facilitators

Health and Safety Issues

Oral assessment and observation

Observation of installation of aerial and undergroun d cable

Title Terminate Optical Fibre Cable

Student Workbook Section 4

Assessment Cable terminations and splicing

Testing Optical Fibre Cables

Cable installation testing

Session 1. Optical Fibre Principles

Samples of optical fibre cable

Session 2. Health and Safety Issues

Video Understanding Eye Safety at Work

Session 3. Installation Practices

Session 4. Terminate Optical Fibre Cable

Session 5. Testing Optical Fibre Cables

Administration and Cable Installation

Written report, oral questions, observation

Termination with Connectors

Examination of work samples, oral questions, observation

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Splicing cable with either mechanical or fusion technique. (One is sufficient.)

Examination of work samples, oral questions, observation

Testing Optical Fibre

Examination of work samples, oral questions, observation

Assessment 1 Administration and Cable Installation

Time required for assessment: 2 hours

Outcome: Assessor name: Assessor signature:

Assessment 2 Termination with Connectors

Time required for assessment: 1 hour

Marking Guide 2 Termination with Connectors

Outcome: Assessor name: Assessor signature:

Assessment 3 Cable Splicing

Optical fibre splicing machine

Time required for assessment: 1 hour

Marking Guide 3 Cable Splicing

Outcome: Assessor name: Assessor signature:

Assessment 4 Testing Optical Fibre

Time required for assessment: up to 3 hours.

Marking Guide 4 Testing Optical Fibre

Outcome: Assessor name: Assessor signature:

Appendix Unit of Competency

Appendix Unit of Competency

1. Prepare for splicing

Appendix Unit of Competency

4. Splice optical fibre cable

5. Install optical fibre termination connectors

6. Complete splicing operation

Appendix Unit of Competency

7. Complete installation administration

Appendix Unit of Competency

Appendix Unit of Competency

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Guidance information for assessment

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