Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
appropriate licences:
crane
EWP
forklift
winch
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
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
OHS
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Aerial cable support installation requirements may include:
approvals from relevant authorities
details of:
location of other services
location of plant and equipment
proposed route
reinstatement requirements
site access requirements
joint use with electrical services
public or private structures
regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards
use of:
pole
tower
wall.
Plans may include:
building
construction
design
site layout drawings
street.
Constraints may include:
availability of cable size and type
condition of poles
earth potential rise (EPR):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages.
optical cable may contain a hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment may emit hazardous radiation
remote power feeding which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
site conditions.
Relevant authorities may include:
cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)
environment protection
local government
private owners
utility providers such as:
electricity
fire services
gas
telecommunications providers
water.
Hazards may include:
EPR
optical cable:
bare fibres
hazardous laser light
RF emission
remote power feeding.
Support structure as safe may refer to:
condemned pole status markings
suitable testing methods
visible signs of decay or stress.
Specifications may include:
ACMA technical standard requirements:
cable
cabling products
hazard requirements including:
enterprise
local environmental
manufacturer's
regulated or industry codes of practice.
Aerial cable supports may include:
brackets
clamps
hooks
pig rings
riser pipes
screw hooks
turn buckles.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Reports may include:
job cards
plans
worksheets.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
prepare site for aerial cable support construction ensuring all relevant authorities have been notified and approvals obtained prior to commencement
install aerial support structures using pole and wall supports applying all related OHS requirements and work practices
use rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights
restore site and complete documentation.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where construction of aerial cable supports may be conducted
use of aerial support installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on aerial cable installation activities.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, including updated cable plans and records
direct observation of the candidate constructing aerial cable supports.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3021A Install aerial cable.

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.
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Resources to support learning and assessment are provided in Volume 3 of the Training Package.