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 for:
crane
forklift
winch
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
cabling security codes and regulations
Communications Alliance standards and codes
Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume1
Environmental Protection Acts
WHS Acts.
Customer may be:
architect
asset manager
builder
business owner
nominated representative
project manager
service provider.
Site survey may include:
cable tunnels pathways
equipment bays
floor layout
floor loadings
lighting
preparation area
roof structures
ventilation
wall structures.
Infrastructure may include:
air conditioning requirements
alarm panels
cable entries
distribution frames
duct and cable trays
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 containing hazardous light
radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation
remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)
vermin.
Material supplies may include:
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
EWP
harnesses
manual lifters
personal protective equipment, including:
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 include:
tools:
antistatic wrist strap
pliers
power drill
screwdrivers
sockets
soldering iron
spanners
test equipment:
antistatic testers
cable testers
displacement tools
humidity and temperature testers
insulation testers
load testers
multimeters
optical loss test set
oscilloscope
structured cabling certification
volt meters.
WHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
decommissioning and isolating work site and lines before beginning work
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management
identifying other services, including power and gas
safe work 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
traffic cones
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation.
Cable support systems may include:
entrance facilities
intra- and inter-building facilities.
Installing uninterruptible power source or supply systems may include:
organising certification of electrical installation
terminating and connecting DC power cables to equipment
testing DC electrical cabling.
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:

identify and work with potential earthing locations, cable routes, cable support systems, data cabinets, telecommunication enclosures, and distributors
build 19 inch racks
install protective earth installations
organise AC mains power infrastructure
install UPS DC backup power.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:

site where supporting infrastructure may be installed, including simulated environment
use of industry-current plant, tools and equipment
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 building metal superstructure to house equipment
direct observation of the candidate installing protective earth and functional earth installations
review of installation activity schedule prepared by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of installation 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:

ICTCBL3009A Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
ICTCBL3010A Install and terminate optical fibre cable on customer premises.

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.