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 include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
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
cabling security codes and regulations
contract law
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) requirements
OHS
regulated or industry codes of practice including appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006
Trade Practices Act.
Organisational guidelines may include:
budget constraints
communication methods
dispute resolution
documenting procedures and templates
financial control mechanisms
infrastructure
operational costs.
Customer may include:
department within the organisation
government department
person within a department
private organisation
third party.
Organisational requirements may include:
diagnostic policy
preventative maintenance
problem solution processes
roles and technical responsibilities in the IT department
vendor and product service level support agreements
work environment.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
infrastructure administrator
network administrator
power systems manager
property manager
supervisor.
Renewable energy components may include:
converter
deep cycle gel cells
inverter
regulator
solar cells
solar panels
wind generator.
OHS and environmental requirements relate to:
decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement
identifying other services, including power and gas
safety equipment
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
special access requirements
suitable light and ventilation
environmental considerations:
clean-up management
clean-up protection
dust
noise
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:
ascertain and meet client requirements for installation of a renewable energy system hardware
plan and connect the hardware components according to vendor and technical specifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site on which renewable energy solutions can be implemented
renewable energy system currently used in industry
relevant documentation, feasibility studies, equipment manuals and other site related documentation.
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 carrying out installation and testing activities
review of plans completed by the candidate for different sites
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislation and safety procedures.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system
ICTSUS4185A Install and test power management software
ICTSUS4184A Install and test power saving hardware
ICTSUS4186A Install thin client applications for Power over Ethernet.

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.