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.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
appropriate licences:
crane
forklift
winch
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) Standards and Codes
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
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
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
OHS Acts
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006and, AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Hazards may include:
building debris
earth potential rise (EPR):
event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural gas and other gas build up
needle stick injury
optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
vermin.
Plans may include:
building
constructions
design
site layout drawings
street.
Authorised personnel may include:
construction manager
project manager
site manager
site supervisor.
Relevant authorities may include:
cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)
environment protection
local government
private owners
utility providers, such as:
electricity
fire services
gas
other telecommunications providers
water.
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools, such as:
crowbar
glue
hammers
pick
saws
shovels
mechanical equipment, such as:
auger
backhoe
borer
concrete gutter
ditch witch
excavators
mole plough
trenching machine.
Barriers may include:
flashing lights
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats.
Stability may refer to:
structural support
vertical and secure walls
water diversion and extraction.
Ease of access may include:
access points
egress
location of backfill.
Enclosure may include:
constructed on site from:
bricks
concrete
polyethylene
pits
purpose built or prefabricated to ACMA requirements
tunnels.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
plastic
rubber
leather
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Impediments to cable hauling may include:
construction debris
poor internal joints
spoil, such as:
gravel
rocks
sand
soil.
Reports may include:
Dial before you dig specifications
job cards
plans
work sheets.

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:
excavate for installation of an enclosure and conduit to industry standards applying related OHS requirements and work practices
install enclosure and conduit according to specifications and industry standards
restore site and complete documentation.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where installation of underground enclosures and conduit may be conducted
use of installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable installation activities.
Methods 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 hands-on project completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation outlining design amendments
direct observation of the candidate installing underground enclosures and conduit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3019A Install underground cable.

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.