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Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs

Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWHS201
State Code
AWC83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to engage in safe work practices when installing or repairing telecommunications equipment on roof structures.It applies to individuals employed as technicians and installers who are required to safely install or repair telecommunications equipment on roof structures. It includes planning, risk assessment and implementing control measures while undertaking telecommunications installation or repairs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • 1.1 Notify customer and arrange site access
  • 1.2 Recognise and report hazards in the work area to designated personnel according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Follow work health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements, workplace procedures and work instructions to control risks
  • 1.4 Comply with safe work practices for working safely on roofs and adhere to workplace environmental requirements throughout the work
  • 1.5 Implement duty of care requirements to provide a safe working environment
  • 1.6 Complete job safety analysis (JSA) sheets according to work requirements, including hazard identification and risk assessment
  • 1.7 Use and maintain personal protective equipment and personal safety equipment according to work requirements and apply fall protection and personal safety requirements according to regulatory requirements
2. Prepare for work on rooftop
  • 2.1 Assess scope of work according to workplace procedures, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards and relevant job information details
  • 2.2 Inspect site to determine layout and equipment requirements according to work order
  • 2.3 Select materials, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
  • 2.4 Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment, ensuring adequacy for work and conformance to regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Install roof safety system according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Select and install appropriate signage and barricades
3. Perform telecommunications work on rooftop
  • 3.1 Inspect access from ground to work area ensuring it is safe and according to regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Estimate total weight of material to be raised to rooftop to carry out the work
  • 3.3 Determine and use the safest lifting method to bring materials and equipment to rooftop according to regulatory requirements.
  • 3.4 Secure test equipment, hardware and tools safely on rooftop and distribute weight to eliminate risk of damage to roof cover
  • 3.5 Inspect safety system periodically for compliance with regulations according to workplace procedures and report faults
  • 3.6 Monitor risk control measures to ensure they are effective and appropriate to the task and work environment
  • 3.7 Reassess risk control measures as required, according to changed work practices or site conditions and make alterations within scope of authority
4. Complete activities and documentations
  • 4.1 Dismantle safety system according to prescribed sequence and remove from worksite
  • 4.2 Clear work area and dispose of materials or recycle according to state and territory legislation and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean, check and maintain tools and equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Complete documentation according to workplace requirements and notify customer for sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3366 ICTOHS2080A Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs Unit of competency