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Undertake a civil site survey

Undertake a civil site survey

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWOR401
State Code
AWC71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031101 - Surveying
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess a site for a telecommunications project, including gathering information about the site and the project, surveying the site and evaluating the suitability of the site for the work. It applies to individuals who work as technical staff with a range of telecommunications skills, involves a degree of autonomy and may include limited supervision of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for survey
  • 1.1 Discuss detailed requirements and arrange access to site with key stakeholders
  • 1.2 Examine regulatory and statutory requirements associated with telecommunications project
  • 1.3 Determine need for specialist studies for site
2. Survey land, buildings and facilities
  • 2.1 Survey existing buildings to assess capability of meeting changes required for project
  • 2.2 Collect information through site survey
  • 2.3 Determine environmental impact of development
  • 2.4 Estimate impact of prevailing weather conditions on planned changes
  • 2.5 Assess and document building options should new structure be necessary
  • 2.6 Assess geographical nature of land and determine barriers to signalling
3. Report findings and recommendations
  • 3.1 Outline survey findings and recommendations to accommodate project requirements on site
  • 3.2 Develop options to meet planned changes and associated cost-benefit data
  • 3.3 Complete report and forward to relevant stakeholders following relevant procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3529 ICTWOR4032A Undertake a civil site survey Unit of competency