ICTCBL316 — Install ribbon fibre cable in the FTTX distribution network

1 Prepare for installation of ribbon fibre

• 1.1Select safety equipment to protect self, co-workers and public in line with WHS and environmental requirements
• 1.2Identify and obtain tools and appropriate equipment required for installation
• 1.3Check physical conditions relevant to installation and confirm layout of equipment to be installed
• 1.4Inform appropriate personnel of identified hazards on worksite
• 1.5Locate other services from relevant authorities
• 1.6Secure worksite with tests for dangerous gases and guards around open manholes
• 1.7Obtain approval for alterations to design within organisational guidelines

2 Check and secure existing optical fibre cable

• 2.1Following WHS practices, verify that cable was installed according to installation plan and inspect cable for signs of sheath damage
• 2.2Maintain minimum bend ratios of cable according to manufacturer specifications while manoeuvring into position
• 2.3Secure cable according to safe industry practice, avoiding damage to cable and sheath

3 Install ribbon fibres into high density drawers and/or pivot sub-racks in internal cabinets

• 3.1Introduce cable into cabinet rack through appropriate route
• 3.2Remove cable sheath and lay up ribbon loose tubes into sub-racks without damage to fibre
• 3.3Remove loose tubes, clean ribbon fibres and prepare for splicing using organisational techniques
• 3.4Splice ribbon fibres and secure into splice holders
• 3.5Confirm that fibres are accurately spliced according to organisational specifications

4 Install and splice ribbon cable in underground enclosures

• 4.1Select appropriate enclosure for function and cable type
• 4.2Prepare cables for mid-span and butt splicing following vendor guidelines
• 4.3Feed cable accurately into enclosure according to network owner guidelines
• 4.4Lay up ribbon fibre in enclosure splice tray to allow accurate and efficient splicing
• 4.5Cross-reference fibre numbering to match fibres accurately
• 4.6Strip ribbon fibres to specifications
• 4.7Splice ribbon fibres accurately
• 4.8Apply heat-shrink sleeves to ensure protection of spliced ribbon fibres
• 4.9Secure spliced ribbon fibres in splice holders

5 Close and seal enclosure

• 5.1Check cable and ribbon fibre placement in splice trays conform to vendor and network owner specifications and adjust if necessary
• 5.2Close and secure splice trays and fit enclosure cap
• 5.3Heat shrink seals around cable entry ports when using heat shrinking techniques, according to vendor and network owner guidelines
• 5.4Close and tighten seals around ribbon fibre cables when using mechanical sealing techniques, according to vendor and network owner guidelines
• 5.5Check for signs of effective seal and re-seal if necessary

6 Complete site reinstatement, reporting and sign off requirements

• 6.1Place sealed enclosure in pit and secure to vendor and network owner specifications
• 6.2Identify signs of damage or potential damage to pit and cable and take steps to mitigate
• 6.3Reinstate site to network owner specifications
• 6.4Prepare and finalise reports, including test results and alterations to plans, according to network owner requirements
• 6.5Advise client of work completion and obtain sign off

What does an assessment tool for ICTCBL316 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTCBL316 needs to address all 54 unit components: 6 elements with 34 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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