VU23739 - Carry out basic network cabling for extra low voltage (ELV) equipment and devices

Unit code: VU23739 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
30
Location
Industry
Sunshine
Werribee
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to run cabling for the connection of extra low voltage (ELV)
networking equipment and devices.
It requires the ability to identify ELV cabling, apply cabling skills including runs, connections and terminations, test circuits, use hand tools and follow work practices that satisfy electrical and telecommunication principles for safety and functionality.The unit applies to a person preparing for further study and/or employment such as an apprenticeship in the electrotechnology industry.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • apply ELV cabling skills in accordance to job instructions and separation requirements
  • connect network equipment and devices using standard cable termination techniques
  • connect and use test equipment to test for correct operation of cable connections and terminations
  • exhibit work practices that satisfy electrical principles for safety and functionality.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • WHS/OHS regulations and safe work practices in the electrotechnology environment
  • ELV operating voltage and installation requirements as defined in the current version of AS/NZS 3000
  • types of ELV cables includes but is not limited to:
  • structured pair
  • figure 8
  • co-axial
  • shielded cable
  • ribbon cables
  • cabling regulations, rules, principles and techniques
  • networking equipment and devices includes but is not limited to:
  • computer hardware
  • printers
  • POE lighting (Power over Ethernet)
  • ELV security devices/systems
  • renewable energy system monitoring equipment
  • audio and sound equipment
  • timed watering systems
  • router
  • patch panel and patch leads
  • procedures for dealing with unexpected situation when working with ELV cables
  • testing equipment includes but is not limited to:
  • circuit continuity tester
  • insulation resistance tester
  • multimeter
  • voltmeter
  • Local Area Network (LAN) tester.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
22682VIC | Certificate ii | Duration:

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