Course Title: Test cable bearers
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4387 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Course Title: Test cable bearers
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test cable bearers. It involves setting up, testing and interpreting test results and determining appropriate action for all cable types (metallic, optical fibre and coaxial).
It applies to technicians and line installers whose work involves testing cable bearers for connections, signal strength or loss of cable links on client cable and service provider networks, in accordance with manufacturer’s and design specifications.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTCBL404 Test cable bearers |
Elements: |
1. Prepare and set up for cable test 2. Perform cable tests 3. Interpret test results and determine action 4. Document test results and clean up site |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent
| Assessments | |
| Assessment 1 | Practical Test |
| Assessment 2 | Closed Book Test |
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
| Elements / Performance Criteria Covered | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 |
| 1.1 | X | X |
| 1.2 | X | X |
| 1.3 | X | X |
| 1.4 | X | X |
| 1.5 | X | X |
| 1.6 | X | X |
| 1.7 | X | X |
| 1.8 | X | X |
| 1.9 | X | X |
| 2.1 | X | X |
| 2.2 | X | X |
| 2.3 | X | X |
| 3.1 | X | X |
| 3.2 | X | X |
| 3.3 | X | X |
| 3.4 | X | X |
| 4.1 | X | X |
| 4.2 | X | X |
| 4.3 | X | X |
| 4.4 | X | X |
| 4.5 | X | X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.