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Supervise worksite activities

Supervise worksite activities

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWOR3127A
State Code
D3526
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/06/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to supervise small scale projects with a limited range of technical skills. It involves accounting for staff, activities and resource usage.This unit does not cover general management of people and processes.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for worksite activities
  • 1.1. Clarify requirements of job with customer and project personnel and arrange access to site
  • 1.2. Confirm resource requirements and allocate time and schedule activities with project manager following relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards and site specific safety requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 1.3. Document or articulate worksite activities plan and verify with project manager
  • 1.4. Source materials and equipment and place orders according to enterprise policy
  • 1.5. Confirm external agency licences and approvals
  • 1.6. Notify affected parties of works to be undertaken
  • 1.7. Inform staff of their responsibilities on site
2. Supervise and monitor worksite activities
  • 2.1. Direct and supervise staff in work activities following plan
  • 2.2. Account for staff, activities and resource usage
  • 2.3. Recognise contingency situations and take corrective actions in consultation with project manager
3. Perform administrative tasks
  • 3.1. Undertake administrative tasks
  • 3.2. Prepare simple report and present to project manager
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.
Project may include:
part of a larger project
small or short term job.
Resource requirements may include:
equipment:
installation
monitoring
test
labour
material
plant:
barriers
diggers
excavators
work platforms
safety equipment:
for hazardous chemicals
gas monitors
personal protective equipment
radiation detectors.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
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 code
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.
External agency licences and approvals may include:
environmental protection
noise pollution
site permits
waste production and removal.
Affected parties may include:
customer
neighbour
occupants
other property owners
utility providers.
Responsibilities may relate to:
basic coordination and direction of small groups working on a site remote from the enterprise headquarters
parts of projects
small projects.
Report may be:
associated manual
completion of enterprise procedures
computer-based documentation
electronic communication.
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:
plan work activities
liaise with customer or project manager
prioritise and allocate tasks
monitor work progress and reallocate resources to meet completion requirements
supervise staff ensuring compliance with OHS and regulations
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
telecommunications operations site suitable for supervision activities
equipment currently used in industry
enterprise and site related documentation
agency licenses
relevant regulatory, supplier and equipment documentation that impact on worksite activities.
Methods 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 supervising worksite activities
direct observation of the candidate liaising with project manager regarding resources and schedules for a telecommunications project
oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTWOR3041A Schedule resources
ICTWOR3093A Manage spare parts.

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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC74 ICTWOR305 Supervise worksite activities Unit of competency