Why should a cabler be registered? - Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL)

Cabling registration

All cablers must be registered with an approved registrar accredited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority to offer cabling registration services under the Telecommunications Act 1997.

If you are not registered (or your work is not directly and constantly supervised) you are undertaking illegal work. If your work is subject to a random inspection, or a formal complaint, penalties ranging from on the spot fines to prosecution may apply.

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Why should a cabler be registered?

When having any type of equipment installed that will be connected to the telecommunications network – monitored security alarms, access control systems, closed circuit TV, extra phones, internet connected computers, building automation or smart home systems – it’s essential that the installation, and all after sales service, are performed by a registered cabler. This is because only registered cablers have completed the training and gained the professional experience to deliver the work to the customer’s expectations.

Their registration – evidenced by carrying a current registration card – confirms that they have the knowledge to complete the work to the required industry standards, using only approved, fit-for-purpose product.

So make the sensible decision. Ensure any cabling work you need done is carried out by an appropriately trained, experienced and qualified cabler, and demand proof of their registration.