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.
Customer may include:
nominated representative
project manager
site manager.
Safety hazards may refer to:
access points that may contain:
hazardous light or non-visible laser
radio frequency (RF) emission
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable
hazardous conduit as in conduit colours according to AS 1345:1995 associated with a hazardous service.
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:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safety harness
safety line
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.
Installation specifications may include:
installation plan
project details:
contact personnel
costs
resource requirements
timelines
type of service
type of service:
aerial or underground structure
cable:
coaxial
multi-pair
optical fibre
structured (Category 5, 6, 6A, 7 or 7A)
wireless:
femtocell
wireless fidelity (WiFi)
WiMAX.
Tools and equipment may include:
equipment:
cable testers
network tester
passive optical meter
RF meter
tools:
crimpers
jointers
labellers
power tools:
cutters
drills
splicers
terminating tool
EWPs and ladders.
Lightning protection may include:
arrester
bonding building and cable to power earthing system
building's own protection
earth stake
isolator.
Installation details may include:
cable infrastructure pair locations
cable location and type
equipment details
interconnections
modified plan
pair numbering and labelling
test results.

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 install cable and equipment to a building complying with ACMA, enterprise and government regulations
conduct tests related to transmission quality and continuity of cables at network entry point
label and document installation work complying with industry codes of practice
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where telecommunications services may be installed
use of installation and testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on 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 an installation completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, including updated installation records and forms
direct observation of the candidate installing telecommunications equipment to a building
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:
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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.