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.

Dangerous gases
May be: combustible, asphyxiating, noxious, natural gas

Information deduced from plan
May include: cable size, distance to be hauled, conductor size, pipe size, cable already accommodated in pipes

Place guards
Road works and pedestrian guarding action is taken as required

Licences
That may be required: winch, crane

Cable dispensing methods
May include: spinner, jinker / cable trailer, 2 pair cable multi-dispenser, by hand

End sealing
Methods of sealing ends may include: thermo-shrink end caps, lead wipe. Consideration should be given to both materials and their application

Roping
May be carried out using: compressed air, fibreglass rods, PVC rods, Thomas duct rodder, blower-sucker

Safety equipment
May include: aerial safety belts and lines, equipment guards, fall arrest systems, flashing lights, guards, helmets, and other personal safety equipment eg. gloves, ear muffs, safety glasses, safety cages, traffic signs, trench guards, warning signs and tapes, witches' hats

Tools
May be hand, mechanical, power or other and may include: roly winch, winch truck, mesh stockings, hauling eye, mandrill, jinker, forklift, crane, pressure gauge

Cable types
May include: grease filled or air cored copper cable, optic fibre, coaxial (CATV)

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
May include:
AS Communications Cabling Manaul (CCM) Volume 1
ACIF Standards and Codes
ACMA technical standards
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Standards
Enterprise Standards
Environmental Protection
Fire regulations
Heritage legislation
Industrial relations agreements including awards and enterprise
International Standards
Local Government
Manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures
National Code
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Other services and utilities codes of practice and standards (electricity, water, gas)
Power company requirements
Privacy Act
Spectrum Management Authority
Statutory requirements
Trade Practices Act
Traditional land owners

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

Check for gases; open and guard chamber.
Checking of air pressure in both existing and new cable.
Hauling of cable including: rod and rope placement, cable attachment to rope/winch, avoidance of sheath damage, lubrication of cable, hauling tension, cable and service separations, leaving of sufficient cable for jointing purposes, cable lengths, cable sealing and pressurisation, cable identification.
Cable dispensing equipment including spinner, jinker/cable trailer, 2 pair cable dispenser and hand.
Work practices that ensure all relevant authorities have been notified and approvals obtained prior to commencement.
Safe use of any specialised hand or power tools and/or equipment normally used for hauling cable.
Application of all related OHS requirements and work practices associated with hauling cable (including protective clothing and personal safety items, and adequate warning signs and safety devices are installed).
Ability to read and interpret drawings: site plans, street plans, construction plans, building plans and site layout drawings.
Correct interpretation and application of regulations and standards related to the hauling of cables.
Communication skills related to work associates, supervisors, team members and enterprise documentation.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

A mentor or supervisor appropriately experienced in CAN installation, CAN installation infrastructure including site plans, enterprise operating standards and job sheets, cable support systems and related documentation, cable plans, at least one manual and one mechanical hauling device, air pressure gauge, thermo-shrink end caps and equipment, cable lubricant, and cable attachment devices.
Optional - Mechanical hauling winch with tension fuses for optical cable.
AND
A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.
OR
A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.

Guidance information for assessment
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 underpinning knowledge.