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1 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/001 Ensure Safe Site Working Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you are responsible for ensuring safe site working. You will be required to ensure that the site is safe for work to start by carrying out a risk assessment where the work will take place, and monitor the site s safety during and on completion of the work on electrotechnical systems and equipment. You will also be required to ensure the site is left in a tidy and safe condition on completion of the work. You will need to understand the implications of the working environment for health and safety for yourself and other persons EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6z6g2h6gmv# EAL/SET3/001/1

2 Ensure Safe Site Working Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Carry out an assessment of risks of the worksite taking due regard of the method statement and in accordance with health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation 2. Confirm with the relevant people a programme of work which is safe and practical and complies with the safe systems of work relevant people: Assess two by work performed: customers clients colleagues other contractors supervisors charge hands safe systems of work: Assess two by work performed: safe isolation permits to work PPE method statements 3. Monitor regularly that the working conditions remain safe for work to occur Assess two by work performed: confined spaces commercial residential 4. Check that warning notices and barriers to prevent unauthorised entry are installed in positions where they can be seen 5. Minimise the risks associated with using access equipment and tools by using health and safety requirements and supplier s instructions Assess two by work performed: ladders trestles system scaffolding powered platforms 6. Check that all tools, plant, access equipment and materials are stored safely and securely during work activities and removed on completion 7. Check that the work site is cleared after the work ends and left in a safe and satisfactory condition in accordance with health and safety regulations and good housekeeping practice EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 3

3 Ensure Safe Site Working Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. How would you carry out an assessment of risks? With reference to: method statement, access to the worksite, others working at the site, systems and equipment integrity and the working conditions 2. What are your responsibilities with regard to others on site and what is the importance of carrying out a risk assessment? 3. What are the regulatory requirements for storing tools, plant, access equipment and materials? 4. What are the regulatory requirements for using approved access equipment including following suppliers instructions? 5. When is a worksite safe for work to proceed or to leave when work finishes? 6. What are your legal responsibilities for health and safety appropriate to site working? With reference to: the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Electricity At Work Regulations (EAWR) of 1989, the Wiring Regulations, the Construction (Design and Management) regulations (CDM) and the Building Regulations 7. Why is there a need for safety, welfare and access arrangements to be in force at the site? 8. How do you safely use, care and store hazardous substances and what are the safe handling and disposal methods for optical fibres and other materials? With reference to: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH) 9. How do you assess the suitability of the cabling closures, pathways and equipment to the work environment? 10. What is the importance of good housekeeping in relation to site working? 11. What are the requirements of the installation specification with regard to the type of site required? EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 3

4 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/002 Provide Technical and Functional Information Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you are required to pass on technical or functional information relating to installations of structured cabling systems. You will be required to supply technical and functional information accurately on appropriate occasions or at handover. You need to be able to identify who should receive such information and the level required by the relevant person for safe operation and maintenance purposes. The information will also include safety considerations You will also need to understand who the relevant people are for example those who need to be kept informed about the electrotechnical system on which you have been working and are likely to be customers, clients or their representatives 2004 EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6zdc2h6gew# EAL/SET3/002/1

5 Provide Technical and Functional Information Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Identify the relevant people that need to be supplied with technical and functional information Assess two by work performed: customers clients colleagues other contractors supervisors charge hands 2. Discuss, with the relevant people, their technical and functional information requirements Assess two by work performed: installation specifications manufacturers data user instructions 3. Assess the nature and extent of information required by the relevant people in order for the installation/system or equipment to be operated safely and effectively installation/system: Assess two by work performed: lighting and contol ELV power LV single-phase multi-phase equipment: Assess two by work performed: luminaires control systems and components switchgear and distribution panels motors and starters components and accessories electrical plant 4. Obtain current and relevant information from appropriate sources 5. Pass on the information in a timely, courteous and professional manner and in accordance with organisational procedures 6. Provide written technical and functional information to the relevant people in accordance with organisation procedures 7. Confirm that the relevant people receive the necessary health and safety information and advice in the approved manner EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 3

6 Provide Technical and Functional Information Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. What are the responsibilities and limitations in your job role with respect to supplying technical and functional information? 2. What are the sources of technical and functional information including the manufacturer, supplier or own organisation? 3. What are the ways of checking the relevant people understand those aspects of the information, which have a bearing on health and safety? 4. Which situations warrant written technical and functional information? 5. What is the organisational practice on the amount of information and detail that individual members of the customer s organisation are entitled to receive? 6. What is the importance of providing information clearly, courteously and professionally? 7. What is the need for up-to-date, reliable technical and functional information? 8. What are the safety implications and economic consequences of supplying inaccurate or incomplete information to the customer? 9. What are the methods of checking the relevant person s understanding of the information provided? EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 3

7 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/003 Terminate Test and Rectify Structured Copper Cabling Systems Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you are involved in terminating, testing and rectifying faults on copper cables in internal structured cable networks. You will be required to terminate structured cables with copper conductors on appropriate termination equipment, and confirm the integrity of the terminated links through visual inspection and continuity tests. You will also need to understand and apply the relevant aspects of the risk assessment and the method statement for all the work you carry out. Importantly this includes knowing how to check a circuit is not live and understand the principles of isolation, which can only be undertaken by a competent person. Finally, you must follow procedures when changes to the programme of work need to be undertaken 2004 EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6zb^2h6g@o# EAL/SET3/003/1

8 Terminate Test and Rectify Structured Copper Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Prepare cables and conductors in accordance with site procedures and manufacturers instructions Assess two by work performed: multi pair cable (1308) Category 3 Category 5 (5/5e) Category 6 Category 7 2. Open and close termination enclosures in accordance with site procedures and manufacturers instructions 3. Use appropriate tools and equipment safely in accordance with site procedures and manufacturers instructions 4. Terminate conductors in the right sequence and in accordance with the installation plan and relevant specifications 5. Terminate conductors in accordance with correct instructions, procedures and regulations Assess all by work performed: relevant colour coding practices current Standards (primary) and regulations site procedures manufacturers instructions 6. Label terminations in accordance with the installation plan 7. Bond cable earths in accordance with the requirements of the current Standards (primary) 8. Visually inspect terminations to confirm compliance with the installation plan and relevant specifications 9. Confirm the continuity and integrity of terminated conductors through appropriate tests in accordance with site procedures and manufacturers instructions Assess one by work performed: level 3 tester level 4 tester 10. Select test equipment which meets the requirements of the tests 11. Obtain assistance and establish appropriate communications channels, in order to carry out tests, where appropriate 12. Rectify faults which are within your scope and responsibilities in accordance with current Standards (primary) and industry practice, where terminations fail the tests and inspections 13. Re-examine and re-test repaired terminations to confirm their integrity EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 3

9 Terminate Test and Rectify Structured Copper Cabling Systems Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. What is the purpose and requirements of the system to be terminated and tested? 2. What is the importance of risk assessment procedures and knowledge of method statements to ensure safe systems of work? 3. What are the procedures for ensuring the circuit is dead and that safe isolation has been carried out? 4. What is the importance of choosing the right tools and instruments for preparing and conducting terminating and testing, and in checking they are safe to use, fit for purpose and certified as appropriate? 5. How do you interpret work instructions, plans and specifications? 6. What are the procedures for preparing and terminating cables and conductors? 7. What are the procedures for opening and closing termination enclosures? 8. What are the current Standards (primary) and legislation relating to the termination of conductors? 9. What are the types of terminations and termination techniques? 10. What are the termination sequences and colour coding and what are the current Standards (primary) relating to this? 11. What are the regulations and procedures relating to earth bonding? 12. What are the labelling requirements of cables and terminations? 13. What are the specified integrity standards of metallic links and how do you confirm their continuity? 14. What are the visual inspection techniques and procedures? 15. How do you set up and maintain appropriate communication channels and what appropriate remedial action would you take when results indicate failures? 16. How do you diagnose and rectify faults in accordance with industry practice and test procedures? EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 3

10 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/004 Maintain a Healthy and Safe Working Environment Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need to maintain a healthy and safe working environment by ensuring that your own actions do not create any health and safety risks and you do not ignore hazards with significant risk in your work location. You will need to take sensible action to put things right where you identify hazards in your work location. You will also be required to understand the importance of risk assessments and method statements EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6zbk2h6g0z# EAL/SET3/004/1

11 Maintain a Healthy and Safe Working Environment Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Identify which work location health and safety procedures are relevant to your working environment Assess two by work performed: confined spaces commercial residential 2. Identify those aspects of the risk assessment and method statement which will impact on you and your work 3. Identify evacuation procedures and emergency exits before work commences 4. Review your working practices and your working environment for hazards which could cause harm Assess two by work performed: activities procedures working techniques use of materials or equipment 5. Control those health and safety hazards within your capability and job responsibility limits 6. Report those hazards which you cannot control and which may present a risk to yourself and others to the persons responsible for health and safety in the work location 7. Ensure your personal conduct around the work location does not endanger the health and safety of yourself or other persons Assess two by work performed: customers clients colleagues other contractors supervisors charge hands 8. Follow the work location policies and manufacturers instructions for the safe use of tools, plant and equipment 9. Follow agreed work location procedures in the event of an emergency and in the event of injury to self or others 10. Use personal protective equipment as required in the risk assessment 11. Take proper care of all personal protective equipment whilst you are responsible for it EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 3

12 Maintain a Healthy and Safe Working Environment Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. What are the legal duties of employers and employees for health and safety in the work location as defined by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974? 2. What are the duties for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role? With reference to: the Electricity At Work Regulations (EAWR) of 1989, the Wiring Regulations, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH), the Construction (Design and Management) regulations (CDM) and the Building Regulations 3. What are the hazards that may exist in your work location? 4. What is the role and importance of risk assessments and method statements? 5. What are the particular health and safety risks which may be present in your own job role? 6. What is the importance of remaining alert to the presence of hazards in the whole work place? 7. What are the agreed work location health and safety procedures? With reference to: site evacuation procedures, procedures for dealing with injured persons and emergency procedures 8. In your job description what are the responsibilities you have for health and safety? 9. Who are the responsible persons to report health and safety matters to? 10. What are the different types of personal protective equipment, when would you use them and what is the importance of taking proper care of items you are responsible for? EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 3

13 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/005 Plan Prepare and Install Structured Cabling Systems Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you plan, prepare and install structured cabling systems. You will be planning, preparing and installing the right cables, closures, pathways and equipment for the work. You will be required to undertake the planning and preparation activities prior to the installation process and then carry out the necessary procedures for the installation to take place safely and in accordance with current Standards (primary). You will also need to be capable of installing up to 230v flexible cables, plug tops and wiring from flex/fused outlets to structured cabling equipment. You will also be required to understand and apply the relevant aspects of the risk assessment and the method statement for all the work you carry out. Importantly this includes knowing how to check a circuit is not live and understanding the principles of isolation which can only be undertaken by a qualified electrician. Finally, you must follow procedures when changes to the programme of work need to be undertaken 2004 EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6z@d2h6gbx# EAL/SET3/005/1

14 Plan Prepare and Install Structured Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Agree a programme of work with the responsible person and confirm with them those aspects of the risk assessment and relevant method statement which will impact on those working for you and their work Assess one by work performed: supervisors charge hands other: State here (.. ) 2. Carry out a survey of the work location and identify factors which will impact on the cabling system to be installed work location: Assess two by work performed: confined spaces commercial residential identify factors: Assess two by work performed: noisy environment length of run level of protection required number of outlets required 3. Carry out a visual inspection of the work location and identify damage that exists prior to the installation work commencing and ensure that the property will be protected against possible subsequent damage 4. Confirm the cable and materials are appropriate for the environment and to the work specification Assess two by work performed: multi pair cable (1308) Category 3 Category 5 (5/5e) Category 6 Category 7 fibre optic cables 5. Confirm the suitability of the fixings to be used to attach the structured cabling system to the building structure 6. Visually check and test that the materials and equipment comply with the material specification in accordance with current Standards (primary), prior to use for installation 7. Install the structured cabling systems in accordance with current Standards (primary) and to the work specification 8. Record necessary changes to the work that have cost implications and act on those changes as appropriate 9. Determine what work needs to be done, in what order and plan the work allocations according to your team s skills Continued EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 4

15 Plan Prepare and Install Structured Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 10. Monitor that the installation of the structured cabling systems is in accordance with the work specification, risk assessment and current Standards (primary) 11. Ensure all waste materials are disposed of in accordance with appropriate regulations, site procedures and statutory instruments Assess one by work performed: sharps/swarf glue cleaning agent index matching gel EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 4

16 Plan Prepare and Install Structured Cabling Systems Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. What is the importance of checking that risk assessments have been carried out and are available, that the work location is safe with regard to access and others working in that location and that permits to work are provided where required? 2. What is the meaning of the following: voltage, current, power factor, kilo-watts (kw) and kilovolt ampere (kva)? 3. What is contained in the plans for the installation, what actual work is required and what time must it be completed within? 4. What are the factors that impact on the cabling system to be installed such as those that suggest a re-routing is required or others that suggest a variance to the planned location? 5. How do you determine the suitability of types of cabling, closures, materials and equipment for the work location and the suitability of the building fabric to the materials? 6. How do you calculate total current and kva for equipment and what are the basics of start-up/inrush current and the impact on fuse selection? 7. What is the importance of carrying out visual inspections and tests as well as surveying the work location for planning purposes? 8. What is the importance of being aware of the possible presence of asbestos in building fabric, what are its potential hazards and the action to take if its presence is suspected? 9. What is the importance of protecting property and checking building fabric prior to starting work and identifying pre-existing damage to property and building fabric? 10. What are your responsibilities for others and for allocating work to them that they are competent to carry out? 11. What is the importance of ensuring the use of safe, industry approved work practices as well as compliance with legal requirements when preparing to carry out installation work? 12. With regard to site working what are the legal duties of employers and employees for health and safety? With reference to: the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation, e.g. the Electricity At Work Regulations (EAWR) of 1989, the Wiring Regulations, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH), the Construction (Design and Management) regulations (CDM) and the Building Regulations. 13. What are the regulations, site procedures and statutory instruments for waste materials disposal including from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ) and equivalent bodies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? EAL-SET doc Page 4 of 4

17 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/006 Maintain Positive Working Relationships During Structured Cabling Systems Work Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you come into contact with other people whilst working on structured cabling systems. You will be required to maintain positive working relationships by using effective communication skills with those with whom you work, responsible people such as your line manager or those who assist you in your work and colleagues, which may include, customers/clients, others with whom you work e.g. co-contractors, people to whom you report, sub-contractors, suppliers or trainees EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6zdv2h6gsc# EAL/SET3/006/1

18 Maintain Positive Working Relationships During Structured Cabling Systems Work Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Contribute actively to effective teamworking by co-operating with colleagues and relevant people Assess two by work performed: colleagues outside normal working group colleagues within own working group other contractors customers clients 2. Respond promptly and willingly to requests for assistance which fall within the limits of your own job responsibilities and capabilities 3. Refer colleagues to the responsible person(s) where requests for assistance fall outside your responsibility and capability Assess one by work performed: supervisors charge hands other: State here (.. ) 4. Make requests for assistance clearly and courteously 5. Use appropriate methods of communication which meet your needs and those of your colleagues Assess one by work performed: verbal written 6. Treat colleagues in a way which shows respect for their views and opinions and promotes goodwill 7. Pass on information promptly to colleagues which is likely to affect their own work 8. Identify conflicts which may cause problems to personal and team productivity and seek solutions from the responsible person promptly EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 3

19 Maintain Positive Working Relationships During Structured Cabling Systems Work Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. How would you use appropriate and effective spoken communication skills when responding to and interacting with others and how would you adapt written and spoken communication methods to satisfy the needs of colleagues? 2. How do you report problems using written and spoken methods of communication according to organisational procedures? 3. What is the importance of developing positive working relationships with colleagues and what effect would this have on morale, productivity and company image? 4. What is the importance of considering and accepting the views and opinions of other people? 5. What are the lines of communication within your work location? 6. What are your own and your colleagues job role and limits of responsibility for giving advice and support? 7. Why is there a need to keep colleagues informed about your work when it might impact on theirs? 8. What is the importance of maintaining positive working relationships with others whilst recognising the importance of maintaining productivity? EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 3

20 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/007 Carry Out Earthing and Bonding Procedures for Structured Cabling Systems Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you carry out earthing and bonding on structured cabling systems. You will be ensuring that you follow appropriate earthing and bonding principles for locations with structured cabling systems and equipment. You will be required to show you are aware of the potential hazards involved with this work and that you can carry out the work safely and utilise the right materials and instruments. You will also be required to inspect and test the earthing systems to ensure they have been carried out in accordance with the current Standards (primary). You will need to record the test results accurately and note those that need rectification and then repeat the tests. You will also be required to understand and apply the relevant aspects of the risk assessment and the method statement for all the work you carry out and understand that a qualified electrician will need to identify the type of earthing and bonding system required EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6zi]2h6g3]# EAL/SET3/007/1

21 Carry Out Earthing and Bonding Procedures for Structured Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Agree a programme of work with the responsible person and confirm with them those aspects of the risk assessment and relevant method statement which will impact on those working for you and their work Assess one by work performed: supervisors charge hands other: State here (.. ) 2. Identify the scope and responsibilities of earthing and bonding and the type of earthing and bonding system required in conjunction with a competent person Assess one by work performed: functional earth safety earth functional and safety earth 3. Work safely when working on earthing and bonding systems by being alert to the potential hazards that this work can incur 4. Utilise materials and instruments appropriate to the earthing and bonding system that are safe, fit for purpose and certified as appropriate for their use 5. Inspect and test the earthing system in accordance with the current Standards (primary) 6. Record the results of the tests accurately and in accordance with the appropriate regulations and organisational requirements EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 3

22 Carry Out Earthing and Bonding Procedures for Structured Cabling Systems Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. What is the purpose and requirements of the system to be earthed? 2. What risk assessment procedures and knowledge of method statements is required to ensure safe systems of work? 3. What are the basic principles relating to earthing and bonding including how to carry out continuity testing on the system on hand and inspect in accordance with the Standards (primary)? 4. What are the hazards associated with connecting into an existing earthing system? With reference to: what happens when disconnecting an earth return conductor, touch voltage principle, the dangers in an earthing system when an earth fault occurs or when lightening strikes. 5. What are the letter classifications for types and arrangements of earthing systems? With reference to: TN-C, TN-S, TNC-S, TT and IT systems. 6. What are the different types and requirements of protective conductors including for lightning protection? 7. What are the principles involved with protective multiple earthing (PME)/TNC S? 8. What are the factors that affect earth connections? 9. What is the scope and responsibilities of the relevant Standards? With reference to: earthing and bonding of structured cabling systems and requirements on the application of equipotential bonding and earthing in buildings where structured cabling systems are to be installed. 10. What is the scope and limitations of your work on earthing and bonding and what is the importance of including a qualified electrician to make the final earth connection? EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 3

23 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/008 Carry Out Final Inspection Procedures for Structured Cabling Systems Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you carry out final inspection procedures for structured cabling systems. You will be required, as part of the final inspection procedures to check the cable separations, earthing and bonding procedures, labelling and fire-stopping. You will also be required to produce as fitted drawings and schedules ready for handover to the client or responsible person EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6zhh2h6gbe# EAL/SET3/008/1

24 Carry Out Final Inspection Procedures for Structured Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Agree a programme of work with the responsible person and confirm with them those aspects of the risk assessment and relevant method statement which will impact on those working for you and their work Assess one by work performed: supervisors charge hands other: State here (.. ) 2. Confirm that the separations between installed cables meet the requirements of the specification and the work location 3. Carry out a check to confirm that earthing and bonding procedures have been carried out in accordance with current Standards (primary) 4. Ensure that documentation related to the installation, connection and testing of the structured cabling systems has been completed accurately and clearly Assess one by work performed: installers documentation manufacturers documentation client documentation other: State here (... ) 5. Label the cables in accordance with the site documentation for ease of future reference 6. Identify what fire-stopping requirements are needed and ensure procedures for permanent fire-stopping are in place 7. Produce accurate as fitted drawings and schedules which can be handed over to the responsible person on completion of the work EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 3

25 Carry Out Final Inspection Procedures for Structured Cabling Systems Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. What risk assessment procedures and knowledge of method statements is required to ensure safe systems of work? 2. What is the importance of ensuring correct cable separation and how do you check this? 3. What are the earthing and bonding requirements and how do you check the procedures have been carried out correctly? 4. What documentation is required and what are the organisational procedures for completion? 5. What is the importance of following industry practices for labelling which ease future work and referencing? 6. What permanent fire-stopping techniques are available, which would you use and how would you install them? 7. How do you produce accurate as fitted drawings and schedules for use by others on completion of the work? EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 3

26 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/009 Connectorise Optical Fibre for Structured Cabling Systems Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you fit connectors on fibre optic cables for a structured cabling system. You will be required to fit connectors to fibre end faces, protect terminated fibres and confirm their integrity through visual inspection and continuity tests. You will also be required to understand and apply the relevant aspects of the risk assessment and the method statement for all the work you carry out EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6zlz2h6g@d# EAL/SET3/009/1

27 Connectorise Optical Fibre for Structured Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Prepare cables and fibres in accordance with connector manufacturer s instructions and site specifications and manufacturers instructions 2. Prepare and connectorise fibres in compliance with current Standards (primary) 3. Ensure the type of connector you select complies with the installation plan, the type of fibre, and its application 4. Ensure the tools, materials and chemicals used for preparing and connecting fibres are used safely in accordance with site specifications and manufacturer s instructions 5. Carry out the polishing of fibre end faces in accordance with current Standards (primary) and manufacturers specification 6. Label connectors in accordance with the installation plan 7. Ensure on completion, cables, fibre and connectors are protected in accordance with laid down procedures 8. Dispose of all waste materials and chemicals used during the preparation and connectorisation of fibres safely and promptly in accordance with site specifications and relevant legislation Assess one by work performed: sharps/swarf glue cleaning agent 9. Visually inspect for compliance with the requirements of the installation plan, specifications and current Standards (primary) Assess both by work performed: the fibres, terminations and connectors the fibre and connector protection components 10. Obtain assistance and establish appropriate communications channels in order to carry out tests, where appropriate 11. Confirm the continuity and integrity of connectorised fibres through tests in accordance with the site specification, manufacturers instructions and current Standards (primary) Assess two by work performed: attenuation power length continuity Continued EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 4

28 Connectorise Optical Fibre for Structured Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 12. Rectify faults which are within your scope and responsibilities in accordance with current standards (primary) and industry practice, where connectorised fibres fail tests and inspections 13. Re-examine and re-test repaired terminations to confirm their integrity EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 4

29 Connectorise Optical Fibre for Structured Cabling Systems Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. How do you interpret work instructions, plans and specifications? 2. What are the procedures for preparing, connectorising and protecting cables, optical fibres and connectors? 3. What is the legislation and regulations relating to the preparation and termination of fibres? 4. What tools and equipment are required for preparing and connectorising fibres and their safe use? 5. What are the techniques for chemical stripping, cleaning and fibre handling? 6. What are the different types of connectors, relevant termination techniques and applications? 7. What is the relevance and implications of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations? 8. What are the labelling requirements of cables and fibres? 9. What are the procedures and requirements for the protection of cables, fibres and connectors? 10. What is the legislation and procedures for the disposal of fibre and chemical waste? With reference to: health and safety legislation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its equivalent bodies in the UK. 11. How do you interpret work instructions, plans and specifications? 12. What are the safety requirements when working with light sources? 13. What are the visual inspection techniques and procedures? 14. What criteria would you use when selecting and using test equipment? 15. How would you confirm the continuity and integrity of connectorised fibre? 16. How would you set up and maintain appropriate communications channels? 17. What is the appropriate remedial action when specified integrity standards are not met? 18. How do you diagnose and rectify faults in accordance with industry practice and test procedures? EAL-SET doc Page 4 of 4

30 Electrotechnical Services Level: 3 SET3/010 Splice Optical Fibre Cables for Structured Cabling Systems Candidate Name Assessment Route Summary This assessment route covers the competencies you need if you are involved in the splicing of optical fibres, either as a jointer in the external network, or splicing connectorised tails as part of a structured cabling project. You will be required to splice fibres using appropriate tools and equipment, protect spliced fibres and confirm their integrity through visual inspection and continuity tests EMTA Awards Limited >f9w0t9]2h@w9w@ob^2h6z6g6z2h6gid# EAL/SET3/010/1

31 Splice Optical Fibre Cables for Structured Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 1. Inspect installed fibre optic cables prior to splicing to ensure no damage was sustained during installation, and take appropriate action in the event of abnormalities 2. Set up a safe working position appropriate to the task and the support of cables and fibres during splicing operation 3. Prepare cables and fibres in accordance with current Standards (primary), the site specification and manufacturers instructions 4. Splice fibres in the right sequence, using appropriate splicing equipment, in accordance with the installation plan, current Standards (primary), the site specification and manufacturers instructions 5. Ensure tools, materials and chemicals used for preparing and splicing fibres are used safely, and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions 6. Label fibres accurately, in accordance with the installation plan 7. Protect splices in accordance with laid down procedures 8. Dispose of all waste materials and chemicals used during the preparation and splicing of fibres safely and promptly in accordance with site specifications and relevant legislation Assess one by work performed: sharps/swarf index matching gel cleaning agent 9. Visually inspect for compliance with the requirements of the installation plan, specifications and current Standards (Primary): Assess both by work performed: the fibres and splices the fibre and splice protection components 10. Obtain assistance and establish appropriate communications channels in order to carry out tests, where appropriate 11. Confirm the continuity and integrity of spliced fibres through appropriate tests in accordance with the site specification, manufacturers instructions and current Standards (primary) Assess two by work performed: attenuation power length continuity Continued EAL-SET doc Page 2 of 4

32 Splice Optical Fibre Cables for Structured Cabling Systems Performance to be assessed and evidenced: 12. Rectify faults which are within your scope and responsibilities in accordance with current standards (primary) and industry practice, where splices fail tests and inspections 13. Re-examine and re-test repaired splices to confirm their integrity 14. Leave cables and fibres protected in accordance with current Standards (Primary), the site specification and manufacturers instructions EAL-SET doc Page 3 of 4

33 Splice Optical Fibre Cables for Structured Cabling Systems Knowledge to be assessed and evidenced: 1. How do you interpret work instructions, plans and specifications? 2. What are the different types of fibre and their applications? 3. How would you set up a safe and appropriate working environment for splicing optical fibres? 4. What are the procedures for preparing and splicing cables and optical fibres? 5. What are the current Standards (primary) relating to the preparation and splicing of fibres? 6. What are the methods of preparing fibres for splicing? 7. What tools and equipment are required in your work and what are the relevant safe working practices? 8. What are the techniques for chemical stripping, cleaning and fibre handling? 9. What are the hazards relating to fibres and cleaning and cleaning chemicals? 10. What is the relevance and implications of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations? 11. What are the labelling requirements of cables and fibres? 12. What are the procedures and requirements for the protection of cables, fibres and splices? 13. What is the legislation and procedures for the disposal of fibre and chemical waste relevant to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other equivalent bodies in the UK? EAL-SET doc Page 4 of 4