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
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
Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
cabling security codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Acts
OHS Acts
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
Hazards may include:
building debris
glass fibre
live power lines
manual handling
mud and water
natural gas and other gas build up
needle stick injury
vermin.
Plans and documentation may include:
access location
cable coding system and identifiers
cable plan.
Cable joint may involve:
jointing enclosures
joints due to:
access points requirements
additional service points for connection
cable damage
fault rectification
long cable runs
stub joints
underground pits.
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools:
crowbar
glue
hammers
pick
saws
shovels
mechanical equipment:
auger
backhoe
borer
concrete gutter
ditch witch
excavators
mole plough
trenching machine.
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
telecommunications providers
water.
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
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
noise, dust and clean-up management
stormwater protection
waste management.

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:
joint cable with appropriate connectors and according to specifications
perform relevant cable tests to comply with site specifications and industry standards
rectify any cable faults.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where jointing metallic conductor cable may be conducted
use of cable testing equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable jointing 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:
review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with test results
direct observation of the candidate jointing metallic conductor cable.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTCBL2133A Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure
ICTCBL3067A Modify and cut over 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.