Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a site for support installation for aerial or underground cable, or for erection of radio towers or above ground or underground equipment enclosures.
It applies to individuals who can apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context from installation to operation of telecommunications equipment and products.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for installation | 1.1 Confirm location of proposed installation is according to installation plan and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Recognise and report hazards 1.3 Obtain approvals and authorisations for work, and carry at all times during works 1.4 Inform landowner or tenant of imminent works 1.5 Locate adjoining services according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) practices 1.6 Clear site of vegetation and debris according to work specifications and any relevant approvals |
2. Excavate site | 2.1 Place pegs for proposed installation according to enterprise guidelines and site plans 2.2 Excavate using appropriate equipment for size of excavation and location of works, according to enterprise guidelines 2.3 Conduct levelling of site within tolerance specified in installation plan 2.4 Employ WHS practices and personal protective equipment, where appropriate, in manner intended by manufacturer |
3. Complete administration | 3.1 Note approved alterations on original plan and design using appropriate symbols, and return plan to originator 3.2 Complete and sign reports according to enterprise policy where required 3.3 Inform landowner or tenant of construction completion and expected next steps according to enterprise guidelines |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare and clear site for installation
measure and peg out excavation location and levels
safely excavate site
obtain sign off, complete reports and record variations to plans.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify construction methods and performance requirements
outline the features and operating requirements of construction equipment
identify legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
identify manufacturer requirements for safe operation of equipment
identify specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
describe the levelling and measuring procedures for marking out an excavation
identify and describe the operation of tools and equipment suitable for site preparation and excavation
explain typical issues and challenges that occur on site
discuss the communications strategies required when dealing with landowners and tenants.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – project management field of work and include access to:
sites on which installations can be performed
equipment and personal protective equipment
relevant regulatory, organisational and equipment documentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.5, 2.3, 2.4 | Recognises and interprets various texts in a variety of forms to determine key information and specific requirements and responsibilities |
Writing | 1.2-1.4, 3.1-3.3 | Develops material for a specific audience using clear and detailed language to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations |
Oral Communication | 1.1-1.4, 3.3 | Explains requirements using relevant language suitable for specific audiences |
Numeracy | 2.3 | Interprets numerical information and applies basic mathematical calculations |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3 | Recognises and follows explicit and implicit protocols and meets expectations associated with own role Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities relevant to own work context, with specific reference to workplace safety |
Interact with others | 3.1 | Uses appropriate communication modes for specific work task |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 2.3 | Plans and implements routine tasks to achieve requirements Implements standard procedures to make routine decisions Understands the purpose and specific functions of common digital tools used in some work contexts |
Sectors
Telecommunications – project management