ICTCBL 246

The unit ICTCBL246 is titled "Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule."

Unit Description:

• This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely install, maintain, and modify communications cabling on customer premises according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) ‘restricted’ Cabling Provider Rules.

• It applies to cabling terminated on sockets and network termination devices (NTDs) of indoor and external metallic cable in aerial or underground situations.

• The work includes connecting telecommunications devices such as telephony systems, security alarm panels, and fire control panels.

• Typical customers include domestic, small offices, home offices, and small businesses.

• Licensing, legislative, regulatory, and certification requirements apply, and all customer cabling work must be performed by a registered cabler.

Prerequisites:

• ICTTEN208 Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks

• ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures

Key Skills:

• Terminate and test cables and earth wires.

• Install cable modules according to manufacturer specifications.

• Conduct visual inspection and test terminations.

• Install and test earthing systems.

• Create records and provide customer with sign-off documentation.

• Supervise unregistered cablers where relevant.

This unit maps to the ACMA Restricted Rule and is essential for telecommunications cabling professionals working on customer premises.