NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of installation practices and procedures for
telecommunications network equipment
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
10
This unit standard covers the installation of basic
telecommunication cabling, equipment, systems, and services.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for
installations;
–
demonstrate basic knowledge of cabling and cable
support installation practice;
–
demonstrate knowledge of installation requirements for
telecommunications equipment;
–
demonstrate basic knowledge of power systems used in
telecommunications installations; and
–
demonstrate knowledge of commissioning
telecommunications installations.
Classification
Telecommunications > Telecommunications - Service Delivery
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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This unit standard has been designed for learning and assessment off-job.
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References
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005, Information technology - Generic cabling for homes;
AS/NZS 3000:2007– Electrical installations (known as the Australia/New Zealand
Wiring Rules);
AS/NZS 3080:2003, Telecommunications installations - Generic cabling for
commercial premises;
AS/NZS 3084:2003, Telecommunications installations - Telecommunications
pathways and spaces for commercial buildings;
TIA/EIA-568A – Commercial Building Wiring Standard;
Building Act 2004;
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Telecommunications Act 2001;
Resource management Act 1991;
Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication
Facilities) Regulations 2008;
Local Body regulations;
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Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum Code for Residential, SOHO and Multi-dwelling
Premises Wiring (Premises Wiring Code of Practice) (2011) available at
http://www.tcf.org.nz/library/51eee964-eae7-4a02-83c0-f4ac6072b1f4.cmr and all
subsequent amendments and replacements.
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Definitions
a.c – alternating current.
Basic knowledge – employing some operational and theoretical knowledge of the
subject matter to interpret available information.
CPE – Customer Premises Equipment.
d.c – direct current.
EME – Electromagnetic Emissions.
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry
recognise as current industry best practice.
UPS – Uninterruptable Power Supply.
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Range
Evidence for outcomes 2, 3 and 4 may be demonstrated through either knowledge
assessment or practical assessment. The use of diverse forms of evidence in
assessment against this unit standard is encouraged.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for installations.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Explain New Zealand Acts of Parliament impacting on the installation of
telecommunications equipment in terms of their impact on telecommunications
equipment installations.
Range
1.2
Acts − Telecommunications Act, Building Act, Electricity Act,
Resource Management Act;
impacts may include but are not limited to − requirements for
registration, requirement to seek consent.
Explain regulations impacting on the installation of telecommunications
equipment in terms of the requirements they impose on telecommunications
equipment installations.
Range
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Regulations – local body regulations, Electricity (Safety)
Regulations, Resource Management (National Environmental
Standards for Telecommunications Facilities) Regulations,
Building Regulations;
requirements may include but are not limited to − electrically safe,
compliant with AS/NZS 3000: 2007, prescribed electrical work,
penalties, wall penetration requirements, seismic strength, load
bearing, fire stopping, permitted hole sizes in structural materials,
EME requirements, noise limits, protection of trees and vegetation,
protection of heritage sites, antenna installation and replacements,
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water disbursement.
1.3
Identify Standards, Codes of Practice, and acceptable solutions as tools to
assist in compliance with Acts and regulations.
Range
1.4
may include but is not limited to − New Zealand Standards,
International Standards, Telecommunications Carriers’ Forum,
Building Code, Electrical Codes of Practice, Simple House,
Acceptable Solutions.
Explain environmental conditions that must be considered in terms of regulatory
requirements when performing installations.
Range
moisture ingress, water disbursement, insect and vermin ingress,
corrosion, ventilation, equipment protection, cable protection,
lightning protection, notifiable substances.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate basic knowledge of cabling and cable support installation practice.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Explain suitability of common telecommunications cables for a given application
and in accordance with industry practice.
Range
2.2
Explain colour coding or labelling, used to identify cables or cable pairs, in
telecommunications cabling.
Range
2.3
cables – copper, coaxial cable, fibre, waveguide;
terminations may include but are not limited to − wire wrap, solder,
crimp, DB connectors, internal displacement connectors, co-axial
connectors, RJ connectors, fibre connectors, fibre fusion splicing.
Explain methods employed to join telecommunications cables, and their
limitations.
Range
2.5
copper, coaxial cable, fibre, waveguide.
Explain termination methods for common telecommunications cables, including
any specialist tools.
Range
2.4
cables − copper, coaxial cable, fibre, waveguide;
applications may include but are not limited to − CPE,
broadcasting, radio systems, access network, core network,
signals and communications.
copper, coaxial cable, fibre, waveguide.
Explain cable support systems installation practices in accordance with industry
practice.
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support systems – cable tray, ladder rack, trunking, conduit,
catenary wire, aerial support systems;
mounting hardware – fittings, fixtures, fastenings.
Explain management practices for telecommunications cable support systems.
Range
support systems – cable tray, ladder rack, trunking, conduit, aerial,
buried;
management practice – bend radius, securing, grounding,
bonding, labelling, separation of services, diversity routes, cable
handling techniques.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of installation requirements for telecommunications equipment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Identify suitability of frames/cabinets for a given application.
Range
3.2
cabinets racks, frames, construction, seismic suitability, suitability
for loads.
Explain equipment installation practices in accordance with industry practice.
Range
locations – equipment room/closet, patch-panels, cabinets,
pedestals;
mounting methods – wall mount, pole mount, plinth, rack mount;
other considerations – electrical isolation, dissimilar metals,
seismic suitability, dust control during installation.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate basic knowledge of power systems used in telecommunications installations.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Explain types of power systems and their purpose in terms of
telecommunications installations.
Range
4.2
Identify protection devices used in telecommunications installations and their
application.
Range
4.3
d.c. power, a.c. power, battery backup, renewable energy,
inverters, UPS.
earthing, circuit breakers, fuses, thermal overloads, surge
protection, lightning protection, static protection.
Explain termination methods for extra low voltage power cables.
Range
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socket.
Outcome 5
Demonstrate knowledge of commissioning telecommunications installations.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Identify reasons for performing commissioning tests.
Range
5.2
safety, performance, harm to equipment, damage to cabling,
incorrect function, compliance, warranties.
Explain common commissioning testing.
Range
5.3
visual inspections, polarity, functional tests, end to end tests,
remote control access.
Identify information required before handover of installation.
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
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18 July 2013
N/A
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