Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:56 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment

Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTCR202
State Code
AWD68
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
View on TGA
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment for standard telecommunications structures.It applies to individuals who are usually highly skilled communicators working in a team environment. They must be appropriately licensed to complete high-risk work and be able to safely use all required equipment.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use operational safety in telecommunications rigging environment
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and applicable to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems
  • 1.2 Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice
2. Assess hazards associated with wearing safety equipment
  • 2.1 Inform appropriate personnel of potential faults and non-compliances in personal equipment
  • 2.2 Inform appropriate personnel of primary hazards associated with use of safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies
3. Check and fit safety harness
  • 3.1 Use correct safety harness fitting method
  • 3.2 Confirm that lanyard is appropriate for task and check lanyard and harness for faults according to manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Fit safety harness according to manufacturer’s instructions
4. Use a safety harness in telecommunications environment
  • 4.1 Minimise risks to self and others while using safety harness and lanyards using identified safety principles associated with effective fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems
  • 4.2 Confirm safety of possible hook-on points and select optimum hook-on points
  • 4.3 Attach and detach lanyards in safe manner to and from anchor points
5. Verify rescue plan to be activated in event of a fall
  • 5.1 Confirm rescue plan is in place with work supervisor
  • 5.2 Notify individuals of their roles in rescue plan
  • 5.3 Provide report to supervisor on application of operational safety in rigging practice in telecommunications environment
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3431 ICTTCR2189A Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment Unit of competency