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Install an above ground equipment enclosure

Install an above ground equipment enclosure

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCBL2131A
State Code
D3308
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/06/2010
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
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install an above ground equipment enclosure for cabling provisioning. It involves planning, building and earthing an enclosure.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.If working at heights, achievement of the unit 'CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services Integrated framework training Package fulfils this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to construct and install enclosure
  • 1.1. Obtain construction plan from appropriate personnel to scope the work and arrange for site access
  • 1.2. Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards and other services at the worksite
  • 1.3. Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
  • 1.4. Determine the location and type of above groundenclosure specified in the construction plan that is required for the project
2. Build enclosure
  • 2.1. Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations
  • 2.2. Construct footings or foundations to the construction design specifications
  • 2.3. Construct enclosure to specifications given in the construction design
  • 2.4. Connect enclosure to earth according to construction plan and industry practice
3. Complete project
  • 3.1. Complete reports according to enterprise policy and record alterations to plans using appropriate symbols
  • 3.2. Recover obsolete materials and equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • 3.3. Restore site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction
  • 3.4. Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
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.
Appropriate personnel may include:
customer representative
project manager
site manager.
Safety hazards may refer to:
contact with remote power feed
electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from cable work
hazardous conduit as in conduit colours according to AS 1345:1995 associated with a hazardous service
unstable ground.
Other services may include:
fire services
gas and water mains
high voltage (HV) power.
Plant, tools, safety equipment may include:
equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
plant:
back hoe
bobcat
excavator
trencher
safety equipment:
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
tools:
concrete tool
diggers
jack-hammers
power tools:
cutters
drills
saws
shovels.
Above groundenclosure may include:
conduit and pipe
enclosure constructed of:
fibreglass
metal
plastic
fibre hub
hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) cabinet.
OHS regulations may include:
appropriate licences:
crane
EWP
forklift
winch
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
Environmental Protection Acts
OHS
road and traffic control legislation and codes
technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.
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:
prepare to install an enclosure using construction plans with necessary tools and equipment
construct and connect an enclosure according to plans, specifications and OHS requirements
complete reports and document alterations to plans.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where enclosure construction and connection may be conducted
use of construction equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on construction.
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 an enclosure constructed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, including reports and records of alterations
direct observation of the candidate installing an above ground equipment enclosure
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:
ICTCBL2133A Construct underground telecommunications infrastructure.

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
AWE90 ICTCBL211 Install an above ground equipment enclosure Unit of competency