HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING

MATERIAL

Welcome to the module in Installing Pole Hardware and

Accessories. This module contains training materials and activities for you
to complete.

The unit of competency “Install Pole Hardware and Accessories.”

contains knowledge, skills and attitudes required for Cable Television
Installation NC II. It is one of the specialized modules at National
Certificates Level (NC II).

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order

to complete each learning outcome of the module. In each learning outcome
are Information Sheets and Resources Sheets (Reference Materials for
further reading to help you better understand the required activities). Follow
these activities on your own and answer the self-check at the end of each
learning outcome. You may remove a blank answer sheet at the end of each
module (or get one from your facilitator/ trainer) to write your answers for
each self-check. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask you facilitator
for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills
covered in this learner’s guide because of you have:
 been working for some time
 already completed training in this area

If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a

particular skill or skills, talk to him/ her about having them formally
recognized so you don’t have to do the same training again. If you have a
qualification or Certificate of Competency from previous trainings, show
it to your trainer. If the skills you acquired are still current and relevant
to the unit/s of competency they may become part of the evidence you
can present for RPL. If you are not sure about the currency of your skills,
discuss this with your trainer.

At the end of this module is a Learner’s Diary. Use this diary to record
important dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace events that will
assist you in providing further details to your trainer or

assessor. A Record of Achievement is also provided for your trainer to

complete once you complete the module.

This module was prepared to help you achieve competency, in Install

Subscriber Drop Lines and CPE. This will be the source of information for
you to acquire knowledge and skills in this particular trade independently
and at your own pace, with minimum supervision or help from your trainer.
  Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize the
Training unit. Read through the module carefully. It is divided into
sections, which cover all the skills, and knowledge you need to
successfully complete this module.
 Work through all the information and complete the activities in
section. Read information sheets and complete the self-check.
Suggested references are included to supplement the materials
provided in this module.
 Most probably your trainer will also by your supervisor or manager.
He/ she is there to support you and show you the correct way to do
things.
 Your trainer will tell you about the important things you need to
consider when you are completing activities and it is important that
you listen and take notes.
 You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice
on the job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular
work shifts. This way you will improve both your speed and memory
and also your confidence.
 Talk to more experience workmates and ask for their guidance.
 Use the self-check questions at the end of each section to test your
own progress.
 When you are ready, ask your trainer to watch you perform the
activities outline in this module.
 As you work through the activities, ask for written feedback on your
progress. Your trainer keeps feedback/ pre-assessment reports for
this reason. When you have successfully completed each element, ask
your trainer to mark on the reports that you are ready for institutional
assessment.
 When you have completed the institutional assessment, the results of
your assessment will be recorded in our competency Achievement
Record and Progress chart.

CABLE TELEVISION INSTALLATION NC II

 COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

 List of Competencies
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

Install pole hardware Installing pole hardware MDA724301

1.
and accessories and accessories

Lay out and install Laying out and

2. fiber-optic/ coaxial installing fiber-optic/ MDA724302
cables coaxial cables

Install active and Installing active and

3. passive devices and passive devices and MDA724303
accessories accessories

Install subscriber drop Installing subscriber MDA724304

4.
lines and CPE drop lines and CPE

Install cables and Installing cables and MDA724305

5.
devices for MDU devices for MDU

MODULE CONTENT

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: INSTALL POLE HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES

MODULE TITLE: INSTALLING POLE HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module is designed to enhance the

knowledge, skills and attitude of the trainees in installing, subscriber’s drop
lines and CPE in accordance with the industry practice.

NOMINAL DURATION: 40 hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this module you MUST be able to:
LO1. Read & interpret work instructions as per plan
LO2. Identify the tools, equipment, testing devices, & materials needed for
installation, disconnection and reconnection
LO3. Identify the PPE & OHS policies & procedures required for the
installation job
LO4. Install pole hardware, accessories and cable
LO5. Conduct final inspection of the installed pole hardware, accessories
and cable.
LO6. Prepare an installation, disconnection & reconnection report
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Necessary tools, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) are
prepared in line with job requirements.
2. Information on proposed locations and necessary approvals from relevant
authorities is obtained.
3. Site is cleared and prepared to provide unrestricted access for
installation works in accordance with joint pole agreement
4. Installation constraints and safety hazards are identified and suitable
action determined
5. Tools, equipment, clothing and safety requirements are identified and
obtained for the installation.
6. Tools and equipment are checked to be in good working order and
adjusted to manufacturers' specifications
7. Installation site is made safe through erection of necessary barriers in
accordance with standard practices
8. Fixing structures on pole are installed securely in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications and joint pole agreement (JPA)
9. Fixing devices where the support is other than a pole are installed in
accordance with the JPA
10.Pole identifier marks are placed on installed poles for identification
11.Ground rods are installed and grounding wires are bonded to messenger
wire of coaxial/fiber-optic cable in accordance with the industry
construction standards
12.Guy-wire assembly is installed and tensioned to required specifications
13.Problems encountered are referred to appropriate personnel as per
standard operating procedures (SOP).
14.Installation and design amendments are reported/ documented in
accordance with job requirements

LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 4

INSTALL POLE HARDWARE, ACCESSORIES AND CABLE

Contents:

1. Safety Practices
2. Work safety requirements
3. Proper use of tools and equipment
 4.Materials, Tools and Equipment: Uses and Specifications
5.Identification of appropriate tools, equipment; and devices
6.Theory and Practices
7.Cable trailer equipment operations
8.Installation of anchor logs or blocks
9.Installation of extension arms and other pole hardware and
accessories
10. Grounding and bonding techniques
11. Lashing machine operation
12. Desirable work values and attitudes (cost conscious, safety
conscious, quality conscious, etc.)
Assessment Criteria

1. Tools and equipment are checked to be in good working order and

adjusted to manufacturers' specifications
2. Installation site/workplace is made safe through erection of
necessary signage/barriers in accordance with standard practices
3. Fixing structures on pole are installed securely in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications and joint pole agreement (JPA)
4. Fixing devices where the support is other than a pole are installed
in accordance with the JPA
5. Pole identifier marks are placed on installed poles for identification
6. Ground rods are installed and grounding wires are bonded to
messenger wire of coaxial/fiber-optic cable in accordance with the
industry construction standards
7. Guy-wire assembly is installed as necessary and tensioned to
required specifications
8. Problems encountered are referred to appropriate personnel as per
standard operating procedures (SOP).
9. Installation and design amendments are reported/ documented in
accordance with job requirements

Conditions

The trainees/students must be provided with tools, equipment and

materials

It may include but not limited to the following:

 Tools and equipment:
o set of wrenches o grounding rod
o set of pliers o pole insulator
o extension ladder o set of guy grips
o bolt cutter o guy protector
o coping jack o anchor rod
o come-a-long / guy grip o ground/guying insulator
o set of hammer o tie wrap
o hacksaw o thimble eye nut
o set of ropes o stainless strap and buckle
o lashing machine o machine bolts
o lineman boom truck o sets of washer, bolts and nuts
o electric drill with different bits
 of various sizes o guying fixtures
o cable trailer o cable tag
o reel stand o pole tag
o bender board/cable form o stainless lashing wire
o cable roller block (single or o lashing clamp
multiple cable) o grounding wire
o braces with auger bits o color coded marked tape
o pole mount cable block (for o spiral sleeve
self support cable) o extension arm
o dynamometer  PPE:
o cable guide o body belt & strap
o lay-up stick / cable lifter o hard hat/ helmet
o multiple cable puller o set gloves
o messenger wire raising tool o goggles
 Materials: o safety shoes
o pole clamps of various sizes o tool pouch
o set of suspension clamps o safety cones/other collapsible
o messengered cable signs
o pole extension arm

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

1. Written exam
2. Practical exam / demonstration
3. Interview / oral questioning

Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome 4
INSTALL SUBSCRIBER DROP LINES
Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Perform Task Sheet 4.4-1 on
Install pole hardware
2. Evaluate your own output In this LO you should prepare all
using performance Criteria the necessary tools, materials and
Checklist 4.4-1 on Install pole
equipment in order to determine
hardware the installation needed. In order to
3. Perform Job Sheet 4.4-1 on do this you must be able to
Grounding and Bonding understand what Pole Hardware
Installation is.
4. Evaluate your performance
using performance criteria
checklist 4.4-1 on Grounding Show your output to your trainer
and Bonding. for his/her feedback when
accomplishing the output.
5. Answer self-check 4.4.1 on Go through the Information sheet
SDU and MDU drop lines and answer the self check to
installation ensure that knowledge of the
standards of Competency based
has been acquired.

6. Compare your answer sheet

4.4.1 on SDU and MDU drop
lines installation.
7. Answer self-check 4.4.2 on
Use of Signal level meter
8. Compare your answer on
Answer key 4.4.1 on SDU and
MDU drop lines installation.
 Information Sheet 1.1.2

JPA AND SOP POLE HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Learning Objectives:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:
1. Identify the tools, equipment, testing devices, & materials needed
for installation
2. Install pole hardware with the consent of the JPA and SOP in
accordance with the standard industry practices.

By understanding essential aspect of Installing Pole Installation, you

will be more knowledgeable about this task and better able to meet system
standard. This contributes the signal security and maintenance of high-
quality signal reception, leading to customer satisfaction and financial
soundness. The two key term used in Competency –based training are the
following:
JPA- it is bilateral agreement between the pole owner and the pole user
SOP- is to provide detailed instructions on how to carry out a task so that
any team member can carry out the task correctly every time.

Tools, Materials and Equipments needed in installing Pole Hardware

Installation and Accessories.

1. Extension ladders (24 feet length)- a ladder that can be extended by

means of sliding sections.

2. Ball Hammer-  is useful for many tasks, such as striking punches and chisels
(usually performed with the flat face of the hammer)
 3. Adjustable wrench-  a wrench similar to an open end wrench but
having one fixed jaw and one adjustable jaw

4. Combination Wrenches- a wrench with one open end and one socket

end.

MATERIALS:
1. Pole clamp- is a device that holds two things firmly together.

2. 3 bolt suspension- suspension clamp is also called clamp suspension or suspension fitting,
it is a general speaking of all kinds of clamps that hang the conductors or cables to the pole or tower.

3. Bolts and Nuts- Bolts are screws with threaded cylinders and various types

of heads. They are nearly always paired with a nut which has a matching
threaded hole.
 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
1. Body Belt & Strap- Provide positioning and fall protection when you are
working from a ladder against a pole or strand, and when you are climbing
poles

2. Hard Hat/ Helmet- Protect your head from impact injuries and electrical
shock.

3. Set Gloves- Protect hands from a number of hazards present during

CATV fieldwork

4. Goggles- eye protection against danger of injury to your eyes from foreign
objects.

5. Safety Shoes- Protect your feet from injury and to ensure proper footing
when climbing
6. Tool Pouch / Holster- a bag in which tools are carried. bag - a flexible
container with a single opening.

7. Safety Cones/Traffic Safety Devices- also called traffic pylons, road

cones, highway cones, safety cones, witch's hat, or construction cones,
are usually cone-shaped markers that are placed on roads or footpaths to
temporarily redirect traffic in a safe manner.

Joint Pole Agreement (JPA) Lines Installation

SAFETY ZONE SPACE

- Is an unusual space separating electric supply
facilities from communication facilities?
THE COMMUNICATION SPACE
- Contains cable television (CATVI) telephone and
another communication cables.
 Telephone- telephone cable supported byb steel strand.
Each telephone cable contains several individual copier; a
large cables may contains as many as several hundred
pairs.
 Cable TV- coaxial Cables and equipment supported by steel
strand. An expansion loop at each pole absorbs expansion
and construction caused by temperature variations.
 Other- just any other type of communication circuits among
the more common and fire and police-alarm wiring traffic
signal control wiring and closed circuit audio or video
communications circuits.
Pole Attachment and Clearances

I. General guidelines for the Pole Attachment

II. Allowable Cable and wire sag and Clearance
III. Guy Support
IV. Grounding System- all pole users shall install and
maintain their own grounding system when so required
and should not attach the pole owner grounding system.
V. Cable Laying.
 Pole inspection – the condition of the pole are both
critical to safety of an attempted climb. There are
several tests which can be performed prior to climbing.
a. Visual test- this is the easiest and quickest check of
the condition of the pole.
b. Sound Test- Take a hammer and sound repeatedly
around the circumference of the pole.
c. Prod Test- this method is use to check the base of
the pole about 2” below ground level.
d. loosely loop the hand line around the pole. Walk the
hand line about half (at least 10 feet) up the pole.
VI. Aerial cable Installation

Job safety Precautions

-A construction site can be dangerous work

environment. It is extremely important to be aware of what
is happening at all times. Do not take step without knowing
where your foot will land. Wear hard hat, goggles and work
boots at all times when working in a construction site

SELF- CHECK 4.4-1

True or False: Write “T” if the statement is correct and write the correct
answer if the statement is wrong.

1. Standard operating procedure is to provide detailed instructions on how

to carry out a task so that any team member can carry out the task correctly
every time.
2. It is bag in which tools are carried Bag a flexible container with a single
opening.
3. Avoid putting hands through the rung when raising or lowering.
4. The belt and strap must be made leather and should be the same brand.
5. is useful for many tasks, such as striking punches and chisels (usually
performed with the flat face of the hammer)

ANSWER KEY 4.4-1

1. T
2. Tool pouch
3. T
4. T
5. Ball hammer

TASK SHEET 4.4-1

Title: INSTALL POLE HARDWARE AND
ACCESORIES
Performance Objective: Given all the necessary tools, materials
and equipment, ,you should be able to performed
the proper handling of coaxial cable .

Supplies/Materials :
o pole clamps of various sizes
o set of suspension clamps
o messenger cable
o pole extension arm
o extension arm

Equipment :
 VOM
 PPE

Steps/Procedure:
 1. Prepare the necessary tools and equipments
2. Find the location of the cable plant. This is the pole or pedestal
where the drop will be connected to the tap.
3. Locate the entry point for the cable television service near the
entry point for telephone and electrical service.
4. Follow the system policy on routing the cable to the bonding block.
5. Select the origination point. Make it as accessible as possible.
6. Mark the television within the home as defined by the
homeowners.
7. Verify the work order to make sure that the outlet count is exactly
what the customer requested.
8. Verify that you have all the materials.
9. Take a walk around the building to establish your location and
sense of direction.
10. Walk out of the path that each of the home-run drops will
follow the origination point or bonding block.
11. Drill all of the holes needed to pre-wire each outlet.
12. Identify the cables as they are being pulled.
13. Before the installation complete check several items.

Assessment Method:
 Written exam
 Practical exam / demonstration
 Interview / oral questioning
 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 4.4-1

INSTALL POLE HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES

CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you….
1. Tools and equipment are checked to be in good
working order and adjusted to manufacturers'
specifications
2. Installation site/workplace is made safe through
erection of necessary signage/barriers in
accordance with standard practices

3. Fixing structures on pole are installed securely in

accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and
joint pole agreement (JPA)

4. Fixing devices where the support is other than a

pole are installed in accordance with the JPA

5. Pole identifier marks are placed on installed poles

for identification

6. Ground rods are installed and grounding wires are

bonded to messenger wire of coaxial/fiber-optic
cable in accordance with the industry construction
standards

7. Guy-wire assembly is installed as necessary and

tensioned to required specifications

8. Problems encountered are referred to appropriate

personnel as per standard operating procedures (SOP).

9. Installation and design amendments are reported/

documented in accordance with job requirements

JOB SHEET 4.4-1

Title: POLE HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Performance Objective: Given the necessary tools, materials and

 equipment, you should be able to perform the
following in accordance with the establishment
procedures.

Supplies/Materials :
o pole clamps of various sizes
o set of suspension clamps
o messenger cable
o pole extension arm
o extension arm

Equipment :
 VOM
 PPE

Steps/Procedure:
 General Guidelines for Pole Attachment
 Allowable cables and wire sag and clearances
 Guying Support
 Grounding system
 Cable laying

Assessment Method:
 Written exam
 Practical exam / demonstration
 Interview / oral questioning
REFERENCES

http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tfiegenb/FAA/Safety/9.1_B
onding_And_Grounding.pdf

http://www.ehow.com/how_6579016_use-field-strength-
meter.html

PCTA (Technical Seminar for Cable Installers) handbook.