Training Course

• Risk Assessment
• Wiring/ Cabling
  
• BT –NTE and Extension fixings
  
• Terminations
  
• Line tested for service at NTE (17070 or 147017070)
  
• Installation check
  
• Test and demonstrate to end user
  
• Equipment

Pair tracing   

Using cable/pair identification equipment the delegate will demonstrate their ability to use the equipment to identify a given circuit & cable/pair of wires within the access network. Relevant to skill

Plant & Pair Identification  

The Delegate will demonstrate the ability to recognise various types of plant and be able to physically identify pairs on that plant. The assessor should match this to the delegate’s respective skill

The delegate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to interpret a variety of buried plant prints.

Using the Receiver 8A and Generator the Delegate will locate a variety of underground plant.

The Delegate will explain the symbols and demonstrate an understanding and ability to read prints.

Using their tools and equipment, correctly and in the right sequence, the Delegate will Locate underground plant using the receiver 8A, in it’s P and R modes and /or using the Receiver and Transmitter in the G mode.

This module covers;

• PPE
  
• Site Survey Risk assessment checks
  
• Equipment Correct tools held & in good condition and where appropriate labelled and recorded on e-YP
  
• Set up  - Pole end
  
• Rig Wooden Pole for provide
  
• Set up: Customer End
  
• Run out Sash line
  
• Pull up Sash line from Customer end
  
• Pull up Sash line from pole end
  
• Pull over Drop-wire

The delegate will terminate drop-wire 10 on both types of Box Conn ‘Modules’ (PSI & Quante) and a CAD55M on a BT 41 type. Also terminating U/G cable on to both types of Box Conn ‘Modules’ (ECM1A & ECM1B)

The delegate will examine a number of O/H drop-wire checks selected from the prepared models. The delegate will then have to correctly identify all examples (together with their relevant defects), and enter the details on the results sheet.

Using their tools equipment, and consumables, the delegate will: -

Enter two existing joints contained within sleeves 30 & 34 series Closures, connect two pairs and re-close the Joints. This will also include examination of the closures by the delegate to assess their knowledge of the relevant Quality standards.

• Construct the joints as shown in the scheme, Enter an existing KJC2, Remake the joint, Close with an in line (clip type) closure. Construct a cap end type joint , Close with a cap end (clip type) closure, Fit kits repair 11 & a Temporary Closure

Using their tools equipment, and Consumables, the Delegate will: -

Replace an existing faulty / below standard ‘BT and Tail’ with an approved BC. (Box Connection)

Candidates will set up & change over a faulty/flat cable over using correct working practices

Using their tools, equipment, and Consumables, the Delegate will be the ‘lead jointer’ on a damaged cable changeover.

Using their tools equipment, and Consumables, the Delegate will enter a PCP, provide at least 3 jumpers or cross connections between various assembly types and complete to the required quality standard.

Using their tools, equipment and consumables, the Delegate will fit 4 cables of various sizes into a sleeves 34a and close to the Quality Standard.

Practical

The Delegate will conduct Six “D “Side audits selected by the Assessor and record their findings on the blank answer sheet provided.

The scenarios chosen for audit assessment will vary according to the assessment centre models,

It is necessary to encompass the following aspects of the topic within the range of each full assessment: -

·         Closures (i.e. in-line & cap end closures, pedcaps, MC 30 series etc)

·         Permanent approved closure defects -foils/ scops/ pegs/ splits/ burns/adhesive.

·         Uncapped stumped cables/loose cables.

·         Jointing defects- wet joint/corrosion/”shiners”/twisted pairs/crimps

·         PCPs - door, duct seals/nipped insulation/jumper faults. Blue crimps

·         Block terminal faults- corroded inserts/missing modules/cleaning/.

Using their tools equipment, and Consumables, the Delegate will set up 2 x 20prs with a view to making an “in line” joint using the 10pr modular technique. Also the delegate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to set up for the “Non” Break changeover method and breaking down individual pairs for testing and re-terminating into the 10pr Module.

Using their own equipment and consumables, the Delegate will construct and close to the Quality Standard, an In-Line large or small or Capend large or small, Mechanical Closure.

During the Assessment verbal questions will be asked to ascertain if the candidate understands the following: -

• The In-Line closure can be used as a Pedcap type closure.
  
• Removal of connectors wire 1A (blue beans)
  
• What to do with Pedcap 1G glue block, left on the cable.
  
• The principals of how the closure can be used to accommodate the remains of other closures without necessarily removing their redundant glue blocks.
  
• In what circumstances the closure can be used to house internal cable and dropwire type cables

The delegate will be given 4 faults from the selection and one good line, (total 5) then, using the Test equipment give answers / results on the results sheet

Faults cover the range of;

• Disconnection
• Loop
• Contact Battery
• Contact Earth
• Good line to a capacitor.

MDF techniques to include block numbering, jumper running / termination & frame safety. Product knowledge to include PSTN, ADSL, LLU (MPF & SMPF), SDSL, ISDN & DACS

Practical

Using the relevant tools equipment and consumables the Delegate will provide two MDF Jumpers, and recover at least one jumper, to include terminations on both IDC blocks and soldered tags. The job must include a conversion/migration of PSTN/ADSL/SDSL to SMPF, MPF, or MPF with number portability.

Safety checking of Vehicles, Winches, mechanical Roding Devices and associated cabling equipment.

Rodding and Light cabling (“D side” Cable, less than 25mm diameter) Techniques to include: - Safety – Ropes – Attachments - Guides - Duct Motor – Winching

Practical assessment on erection of Lightweight Aerial Cable, including termination on Wooden poles.

• Risk Assessment
  
• Full Termination of Suspension Wire
  
• Binding In of End Termination
  
• Clamp Aerial Cable No. 2 at Intermediate Pole
  
• Dip and Twist
  
• Aerial Cable Recovery (Simulated provision only)
  
• Safety
  
• Equipment Available

Practical assessment on erection of Heavyweight Aerial Cable on Wooden BT Poles including; End Termination of Suspension Wire, Binding In of End Termination, Rigging pole with snatch block and sling chain, Temporary ground anchor, Temporary stay, Twists, Dip and Aerial Cable Recovery

This module covers;

Mechanical Rodding or Duct Motor, Pulling preparation, Cable end preparation, Cable Lubrication, Winching, Intermediate chambers, Drum Trailer end and general safety

Pre-requisites

As a prerequisite the delegate must have successfully passed cabling vehicles & cabling in duct.

The module covers;

Safety& Risk Assessment, Mechanical Roding or Duct Motoring, Pulling Guides, Cable Preparation, Cable Lubrication, Winching/Cable Installation, Post Installation and General Safety

The Delegate will take the lead role and with the aid of an assistant to remove a pole from the pole stack transfer it onto the vehicle, secure it for transit including providing the required signing & lighting.

• Risk Assessment  
• Lifting/Handling Poles
• Pole Dressing

The Delegate will take the lead role and with the aid of an assistant will use a vehicle with crane, and auger/hole digging equipment, to drill/dig a hole and erect a wooden pole.

The Delegate will take the lead role and with the aid of an assistant will use a Vehicle with Crane to recover a pole, and prepare it for transit including;Risk Assessment, Lifting/Handling Poles Safety, Removal of Wires and Cables, Pole Removal, Hollow Pole removal, Dealing with "D" poles and broken poles and Pole undressing.

The delegate will provide a back stay from a wooden pole to a pre-provided ground anchor point, either in a live or simulated environment; the delegate will also recover a back stay from a wooden pole to an anchor point. Module includes;

Risk Assessment, Stay wire termination on the pole, Additional Stay wire tasks for terminations in proximity of power, Stay wire termination on the anchor point, Stay wire tension, Stay guard, Stay Wire Recovery and Safety

Poling Quality Observational Skills including questionnaire

Practical

The delegate will examine a number of poles with right and wrong provision practices selected from the defect list. The delegate will correctly identify the relevant defects.

This practical assessment takes the form of simulated exercises on a pre-prepared controlled site. It may be necessary for the delegate to climb the pole to identify certain defects. This will comply with relevant safety practices. The assessor will issue a result sheet to the delegate and explain what is expected. Using this information the delegate is required to check each model as per the provision and quality standards and enter the relevant defects

Questionnaire

The delegate must obtain 80% of answers correct

Candidates will set up and joint into various ‘E’ Side closures to include Duct Seal, Air Block, KJC4, Cap Sealing, Test Point and Pressure Testing.