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 may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
ACMA technical standards
ARPANSA electromagnetic radiation (EMR) standard
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian standards
enterprise standards
environmental protection
equipment standards, intrinsically safe lightning protection, site engineering standard
fire regulations
heritage legislation
international standards
local government
OHS
Radcoms Act
Telecoms Act
WI's, CI's, Business Operating Procedures (BOP), Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instruction (RALI), assignment guidelines, spectrum planning reports.
Hazards may include:
earth potential rise (EPR)
optical cable:
bare fibres
hazardous laser light
remote power feeding
radio frequency (RF) emission.
Cable may include:
coaxial (CATV)
grease filled or air cored copper cable
optical fibre.
Plan specifications may include:
building plans
cable existing in pipes
cable size
conductor size
conduit size
construction plans
distance to be hauled
site layout drawings
site plans
street plans.
Authorised personnel may include:
construction manager
project manager
site manager
site supervisor.
Relevant authorities may include:
cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)
environment protection
local government
private owners
utility providers such as:
electricity
fire services
gas
other telecommunications providers
water.
Tools and equipment may include:
crane
forklift
hand
hauling eye
jinker
mandrill
mechanical
mesh stockings
power
pressure gauge
roly winch
winch truck.
Dangerous gases may be:
asphyxiating gas
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
combustible
natural gas
noxious gas.
Guards may be:
barricades
plates
temporary fencing.
OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:
identifying other services, including power and gas
need to decommission and isolate worksite and lines prior to commencement
personal protective clothing:
earmuffs
gloves:
leather
plastic
rubber
head protection
kneepads
masks
protective suits
safety boots
safety glasses
safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:
asbestos
chemicals
materials
tools and equipment
work platforms
safety equipment:
flashing lights
gas and other hazard detection equipment
safety barriers
trench guards
warning signs and tapes
witches hats
suitable light and ventilation
special access requirements
environmental considerations:
clean-up protection
stormwater protection
waste management.
Cable damage may be reduced using:
cable dispensing methods:
2 pair cable multi-dispenser
jinker or cable trailer
spinner
end sealing methods:
lead wipe
thermo-shrink end caps.
Roping techniques may include using:
blower-sucker
compressed air fibreglass rods
PVC rods
Thomas duct rodder.

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:
haul cable applying related OHS requirements and work practices, including those related to dangerous gases and air pressures in existing and new cable
use cable dispensing equipment
use specialised hand or power tools and equipment for hauling cable safely
read and interpret drawings
comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites where installation of underground cable may be conducted
use of installation equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable installation activities.
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 a hands-on project completed by the candidate
review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, including updated cable plans and records
direct observation of the candidate hauling underground cable.
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.