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 that may be required:
crane
dogging
rigging
scaffolding
winch
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian standards
enterprise standards
environmental protection
fire regulations
heritage legislation
industrial relations agreements including awards and enterprise
international standards
local government
manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures
national codes
OHS Act
other services and utilities codes of practice and standards:
electricity
gas
water
power company requirements
Privacy Act
spectrum management regulations
statutory requirements
Trade Practices Act
traditional land owners.
Tools and equipment may include:
cable locater
earth testers
fall arrest systems
hand tools
hoisting equipment:
crane
helicopters
jury and winch
power tools
safety equipment:
aerial safety belts and lines
equipment guards
flashing lights
guards
helmets
safety cages
traffic signs
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
survey instruments.
Steel for assembly may include:
guy wires and anchors
pre-cut and pre-drilled steel for construction
steel braces.
Site security instructions may relate to:
cleaning site daily
ensuring that no hazards remain on tower during construction
security fence during construction
security fence and anti-climbing devices at the completion of the construction.
Other services may include:
gas
other telecommunications
power
sewerage
water.
Foundations may include:
constructions:
grillage
pad
pier-type
rock anchors.
Personal protective equipment may include:
earmuffs
eye protection
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
gumboots
hard hats
overalls
personal reflecting jackets
riggers' gloves
safety boots
vests.
Safety guidelines may refer to:
antenna principles for working safely on telecommunications radio structures
devices to support construction personnel at heights:
elevated personnel vehicles
non-metallic ladders
platforms
earth protection
external factors affecting works:
concentration of other services
terrain
weather conditions
fall arrest:
fixed
temporary
licences:
backhoe operator
borer
chainsaw operation
crane chaser
crane operator
dogman
driver's
forklift
heavy vehicle
machinery operation
rigger
winch operator
lifting methods
load calculation
personal protective equipment
precautions for unsafe weather conditions to undertake works:
heavy rains
high winds
severe cold
severe heat
thunderstorms
radio frequency (RF) EMR:
sources and types of RF EMR
associated risks
methods of detecting
reporting EMR hazards
verifying and maintaining EMR hazard management plan
safety activities which may include traffic management
safety issues:
fall arrest
fall guarding
roof work
site hazard identification and control measures.

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:
undertake pre construction checks to ensure safe working environment
construct foundations according to engineering specifications
select site for hoisting equipment ensuring location is safe for the operator and the construction
preassemble structure at ground level ensuring completion of each assembled component
assemble and mount a telecommunications radio structure, including temporary and permanent guy anchors
install functional and protective earthing systems following security and safety procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site where telecommunications radio structures may be constructed
rigging and safety equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulations, standards specifications and manuals.
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 assembling and mounting a telecommunications radio structure
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess OHS requirements and work practices associated with constructing a telecommunications radio structure.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL3020A Construct aerial cable supports.

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.