Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Appropriate personnel may include:
construction manager
consultant
project manager
safety officer
site manager
site supervisor.
OHS legislation, policy and procedures and technical standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards TS 14
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/NZS 3000:2007
AS/NZS 3080:2003
AS/NZS 3084:2003
AS/NZS 3085.1:2004
AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006
AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
general duty of care under OHS legislation and common law
International Standards ISO 9000 and 9001
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations
OHS Acts and relevant codes and standards
provisions relating to OHS issue resolution
provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and OHS committees
road and traffic control legislation and codes
regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006
Telecommunications Act and relevant codes.
Risks from electrical, radiation, gas and other services may relate to:
cable types
fire alarms
gas pipes
pole construction
radiation emissions
sewerage
voltages
water pipes.
Support structures may include:
joint use with electrical services, building services or other utilities
support structures construction may include:
brick
concrete
steel or a suitable combination
wood.
Monitoring equipment may include:
electrical current leakages devices
gas leakage detector
pole safety tester
radio frequency (RF) leakage detector.
Job safety analysis (JSA) includes:
documents for new workplace or worksite situation
health, safety and environmental hazards
primary application of assessment
sheets to record the steps in the risk management process:
assessment
control
identification.
Safety hazards may include:
electrical current leakage
general site conditions
geography structural faults in support structures
radiation
weather
debris on ground
electrically unsafe equipment
faulty equipment
gas leak
loose wires
slippery surfaces
unsafe work at heights.
Relevant authorities may include:
cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)
environment protection
local government
private owners
utility providers:
electricity
gas
telecommunications
water.
Emergency situations may include:
collapse of support structure
damage to infrastructure
injury to personnel.
Earthing arrangements may include:
ACMA standards
manufacturer’s
enterprise
local environmental hazard requirements.
Manage potential safety hazards may include:
additional safety precautions or equipment
road closures
roof guards
shutdown or relocation of other services
site clearances
specialised operational equipment
temporary outage
warning signs.
Safety equipment may include:
aerial safety belts and lines
flashing lights
guards
traffic signs
warning signs and tapes
witches hats.
Personal protective equipment may include:
asbestos precautions
dust protection
earmuffs
eye protection
gas monitoring equipment
gloves:
plastic
rubber
leather
gumboots
hard hats
overalls
personal reflecting jackets
radiation protection clothing
riggers gloves
safety boots
vests.
Safe work zones and limits of approach may relate to:
area near electricity supply assets and sources of radiation
advice published by:
ACIF
asset owners
private companies
state and territory authorities
from one to several metres away from live electrical or radiation emitting infrastructure
gas and water services.
Road safety and traffic control measures may include:
additional personnel to manage traffic flow
barricades
placement of cones
sign and warning lights.
Confined spaces includes:
equipment cupboards
pits
power asset space
roof spaces
shafts.
Ladders, climbing or lifting equipment may include:
devices to support construction personnel at heights:
elevated work platforms
fixed ladders
non-metallic ladders
safety harnesses.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:

conduct a risk assessment for a telecommunications site near power infrastructure
develop a hazard management plan
apply safety precautions while working at heights and confined spaces near power infrastructure.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:

telecommunications site near power infrastructure
relevant OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
enterprise OHS policies and procedures
personal protective equipment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the candidate assessing and implementing safe work practices
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of OHS concepts, risk assessment practices and development of hazard management plan
evaluation of written documentation on planning and implementation of safety measures and strategies.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTWHS2170B Follow occupational health and safety and environmental policy and procedures
ICTCBL2065B Splice and terminate optical fibre cable for carriers or service providers.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.