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.
Installation plan may include:
local environment requirements to ensure that reinstatement may be completed appropriately
safe working practices and personal protective equipment where appropriate in the manner intended by the manufacturer and stipulated by the enterprise
small or short term job, part of a larger project
tools and equipment are used according to guidelines.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
appropriate licences:
backhoe operator
borer
chainsaw operation
crane
crane chaser
crane operator
dogman
drivers
elevated work platform (EWP)
forklift
heavy vehicle
machinery operation
rigger
winch
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian standards
enterprise standards
Environmental Protection Acts
fire regulations
heritage legislation
industrial relations agreements, including awards and enterprise agreements
international standards
local government
manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures
OHS
other services and utilities codes of practice and standards:
electricity
gas
water
Privacy Act
Spectrum Management Authority
statutory requirements
Trade Practices Act
traditional land owners.
Hazards may include:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light (non-visible laser)
radio frequency (RF) emission
contact with remote power feed
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service
unsafe support structures:
condemned poles
visible signs of decay or stress
unsafe weather:
heavy rains
high winds
thunderstorms
severe heat or cold.
Approvals may include:
environmental protection
land clearances
noise pollution
plant and equipment installation
site permits
waste production and removal.
OHS practices may include:
antenna principles for working safely on telecommunications radio structures
devices to support construction personnel at heights:
elevated personnel vehicles
non-metallic ladders
platforms
external factors affecting works:
concentration of other services
terrain
weather conditions
fall arrest:
fixed
temporary
precautions for unsafe weather conditions to undertake works:
heavy rains
high winds
severe cold
severe heat
thunderstorms
preparing for work at a telecommunications site with potential electromagnetic radiation (EMR) hazards
safety issues in roof work:
fall arrest
fall guarding
traffic management
verifying and maintaining the EMR hazard management plan against an on site situation.
Personal protective equipment may include:
earmuffs
eye protection
gloves:
plastic
rubber
leather
gumboots
hard hats
overalls
personal reflecting jackets
riggers' gloves
safety boots
vests.
Reports may include:
communication with affected parties:
customer
neighbour
occupants
other property owners
utility providers
computer-based documentation
electronic communication
enterprise procedures
manuals.

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 and clear site for installation
excavate site
complete reports and record variations to plans.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessments must ensure:
access to sites on which installations can be performed
use of equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
access to relevant regulatory, organisational and equipment documentation that impact on installation activities
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:
review of a site project completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation
direct observation of the candidate preparing a site for a support installation
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTPMG2173A Plan, organise and undertake work activities.

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.