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.

Key dates and milestones
Include: start and finish date, installation of other services

Other services
Include: building and office works, information technology equipment, network connections and facilities

Material
Includes: CPE equipment, cable, miscellaneous parts and tools

Mainframe jumpering
Can only be undertaken by the carrier in accordance with ACMA Regulations

Labour resources
May be enterprise staff or contract/sub contract staff

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
Include:
ACIF Standards and Codes
Australian Standards AS 3901, 3902
International Standards ISO 9000, 9001
Occupational Health and Safety
Trade Practices Legislation
Industrial Awards and conditions

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

Planning and provision of appropriately skilled labour and volume and type of material to meet key dates and milestones.
Identification of labour and material sources and negotiation with contractors, suppliers, other service providers to meet installation deadlines.
Monitoring of work progress and adjustment of resource requirements to meet both customer's needs and costing parameters.
Ability to read, interpret and use equipment/system manuals and specifications, and relevant enterprise policy and documentation.
Interpersonal skills related to customers, employer, work associates, team members, individuals and other contractors.
All related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices.
Customer focus and consideration of customer needs.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.
OR
A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.

Guidance information for assessment
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 underpinning knowledge.