ACMA has introduced an optional addition to the current Telecommunications Cabling Advice Form (known as a TCA1 form). The TCA2 form is designed for use by registered cablers to alert the customer or building manager of any non-compliant cable installations that are outside the contracted scope of work. Cablers may choose to issue it with a quotation prior to undertaking work, or after completing a particular cabling job to advise the customer or building manager of other matters that may still require attention.
The TCA2 form is not a replacement for the TCA1 form, and registered cablers will still be required to complete and sign a Telecommunications Cabling Advice (TCA1) form on completion of a cabling job. A copy of the TCA1 must be provided to the customer and your employer (if applicable). You must keep all copies of your TCA1 forms for at least 12 months and these must be made available to ACMA inspectors or auditors on request.

ACMA is seeking public comment on possible changes to the Radiocommunications Labelling (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Notice 2008 (the EMC Labelling Notice). The proposed changes derive from discussions undertaken within the auspices of ACMA's Technical Working Group.

AS/NZS 3080:2003 Telecommunications installations—Generic cabling for commercial premises (ISO/IEC 11801:2002, MOD) Amendment 1:2009 is now published and available from SAI Global.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has proposed efficiency improvements to the administrative processes for customer cabling regulation.
ACMA is responsible for regulating persons who perform customer cabling work, including compliance with rules set out by ACMA. Cablers must be registered with a view to ensuring they are competent, perform cabling work in accordance with the relevant wiring rules and maintain safety for both consumers and other cablers.
ACMA’s proposals are set out in draft amendments to the Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000 and the Arrangements for Operation of the Registration System (No. 3) released today. ACMA is seeking public and industry comment on these proposals to amend existing arrangements for managing the cabler registration system.
The proposed administrative changes are designed to provide greater efficiency and clarity to existing cabling regulation, including a new facility which would enable registrars to renew late registration renewals up to 12 months after expiry without referring to ACMA. Historically, two thirds of all late renewal applications are within this 12 month period.
The amendments also introduce a requirement for cablers to include their registration number on public advertising material or listings. This is intended to provide greater protection to customers who wish to check and verify a cabler’s registration details prior to engaging their services.
In addition, a number of technical changes are proposed to update the language of these instruments and to reference the current Wiring Rules standard (Australian Standard – AS/ACIF S009:2006).
Comment is sought from interested parties on the proposed amendments and the draft instruments, which are available on the ACMA website

AS/ACIF S035:2008 Requirements for installation of temporary field telecommunications customer cabling for defence purposes should be adopted by ACMA in the first quarter of 2009.

MIMP Computer Cable wins NECA excellence award for South Australia small voice and data project for the SA Heart Centres Communication Network.
Phillip Rump wins NECA communication apprentice of the year for South Australia.

Amendment 1 to AS/NZS 3080:2003 - Telecommunications installations - Generic cabling for commercial premises (ISO/IEC 11801:2002, MOD) has now been released for combined public comment/committee ballot, with closing date 30 September 2008

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