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.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
appropriate licences:
crane
forklift
winch
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
AS/ACIF S008:2006
AS/ACIF S009:2006
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
Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
cabling security codes and regulations
Environment Protection Acts
WHS Acts and relevant codes and standards.
Customer may be:
architect
asset manager
builder
nominated representative
project manager
service provider.
Site survey may include:
access
cable tunnels
equipment bays
floor layout
floor loadings
lighting
preparation area
roof structures
ventilation requirements
wall structures.
Infrastructure may include:
air conditioning requirements
alarm panels
cable entries
distribution frames
duct and cable trays
electrical supply
equipment racks
power supplies
radio structure.
Hazards may include:
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR)
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural gas and other gas build-up
needle stick injury
optical fibre cable, which may contain hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services that operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
vermin.
Material supplies may include:
back shelf cards
cable racks
cable trays, nuts and bolts
distribution frames or blocks
earth terminal and rod
frames and cabinets
insulation blocks
iron support structures
jumper wire
lacing, twine and cable ties
patch panels
termination blocks.
Safety equipment may include:
electrical isolators
elevated work platforms (EWP)
harnesses
manual lifters
personal protective equipment:
acid proof clothing
earmuffs
face masks
gloves
head protection
kneepads
safety boots
safety glasses
safety barriers.
Resources may include:
finance
labour
materials
tools and test equipment
vehicles.
Tools and test equipment may relate to:
test equipment:
anti-static testers
cable testers
displacement tools
humidity and temperature testers
insulation testers
load testers
multimeters
optical fibre power meters
oscilloscopes
tong meters
volt meters
tools:
anti-static wrist strap
PC board or sub-rack removal tool
pliers
power drills
screwdrivers
sockets
soldering irons
spanners.
WHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before work begins
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management
identifying other services, including power and gas
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
safe work practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation.
Power distribution work may include:
240V rectifier panels
back-up motor generator set
certifying electrical installation
installation of power distribution panel and cables
termination and connection of power cables to equipment
testing of electrical cabling.
Qualified personnel may include:
confined spaces worker
electrical contractor
internal electrician
lines worker
power company staff
track worker.
Labels and designations may include:
cabinets
cables
distribution panels
racks
vendor labels.

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 site survey to identify infrastructure features, including:
potential earthing locations
cable routes
locations for cables trays, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures, and distributors
design infrastructure for access network
design protective earth and functional earth installations
design power infrastructure
design and monitor DC power distribution work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:

site where installation of supporting infrastructure may be conducted
use of plant, tools and equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work 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:

direct observation of the candidate designing metal superstructure to house equipment
direct observation of the candidate designing protective earth and functional earth installations
review of design drawings prepared by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of design issues, types of systems and applications.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTNPL4247A Apply compliance requirements to telecommunications work
ICTTEN4241A Design network projects
ICTTEN4242A Conduct site surveys to identify carrier installation requirements
ICTTEN4243A Prepare design drawings and specifications for telecommunications installations
ICTTEN4244A Estimate and quote for carrier telecommunications equipment installations
ICTTEN4246A Design dense wavelength division multiplexing installations.

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.