# TCA1 Attach A (/docs/form-guides/national/telecommunications/acma-tca1-attach-a)



The **TCA1 Attach A** is ACMA paperwork for telecommunications customer cabling advice. Registered cablers use it to record completed cabling work and give the customer a finished PDF.

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## Before you start [#before-you-start]

* Have your **ACMA registration number** and expiry date handy.
* Know the **work description** and where the job was done (room, floor, building, and so on).
* You will need **customer contact details** for the customer copy.
* Keep the official ACMA cabling advice requirements open if you are unsure what needs to be given to the customer.

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## Registered Cabling Provider [#registered-cabling-provider]

Your details as the registered cabler who did the work. Use the same spelling and registration details you use for cabling records.

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    **Surname**, **Given Names**, and **Work Description** (in the next section) are required before download.
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  <Card title="Saved details" icon="info">
    Save your provider details on Solo or Team so you can drop them in on every job.
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### Provider fields [#provider-fields]

* **Surname** and **Given Names** - as registered with the ACMA.
* **Work Phone** - landline with area code, split into two fields on the PDF.
* **Mobile** - optional but useful for follow-up.
* **Email** - optional contact for the customer or employer.
* **Registration Number** and **Expiry Date** - your ACMA cabler registration.
* **Address** - your business or postal address. Street or lot is optional; suburb, state, and postcode still matter for a complete record.

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## Employer (if Applicable) [#employer-if-applicable]

Fill this in when you work for a company. Skip it when you are a sole trader and the provider section already has your details.

* **Company Name** - trading or legal name of your employer.
* **Work Phone**, **Mobile**, and **Email** - employer contact details.
* **Address** - employer business address when it differs from yours.

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## Description of Work [#description-of-work]

Describe what cabling work you completed and where it was done. This is the section the customer will read when they check what the advice covers.

* **Work Description** - be specific: cable type, outlets, rooms, testing standard, supervision, and any limits of the job. This text is limited on the PDF, so keep it clear and concise.
* Include **supervision** details when a trainee or apprentice did part of the work under your oversight.
* Mention **location** inside the building (comms room, level, tenancy) so the advice matches the site.

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## Customer Details [#customer-details]

Who receives the cabling advice. Use address search on Solo or Team to fill street, suburb, and postcode quickly, or type the address manually.

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    **Name** is required. Other contact fields are optional but recommended.
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    When ServiceM8, Fergus, or Xero is connected, import customer name, phone, email, and address from supported jobs, contacts, or projects.
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* **Name** - customer or site contact.
* **Home Phone** and **Mobile** - at least one phone helps on site.
* **Email** - for sending the completed advice.
* **Address** - customer postal or site address as required for your records.

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## Certification [#certification]

Sign and date the compliance declaration on the PDF.

* **Signature** - draw or upload your signature. Recommended before download.
* **Print Full Name** - must match how you sign.
* **Date** - use **Today** or **Yesterday** shortcuts when the job finished recently. Cannot be in the future.

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## After download [#after-download]

Give a copy to the customer and your employer if applicable. Keep a copy for your records. Check the current ACMA requirements for how long you need to retain cabling advice forms.

Tradie Forms is not affiliated with the ACMA. Always check your registration obligations on [acma.gov.au](https://www.acma.gov.au).