Assessor Resource

ICTTC032C
Undertake a civil site survey

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Not applicable.

This unit may apply to switching, transmission and radio (both fixed and mobile) network and the various transmission paths, i.e. cable, optic fibre, radio, microwave and satellite. The need for, and extent of, site surveys is determined during the development of project briefs - refer unit ICTTC031C .

: Nil

Equivalent Units: Nil

This unit may apply to switching, transmission and radio (both fixed and mobile) network and the various transmission paths, i.e. cable, optic fibre, radio, microwave and satellite. The need for, and extent of, site surveys is determined during the development of project briefs - refer unit ICTTC031C .

: Nil

Equivalent Units: Nil

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

Not applicable.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Assessment location and resources

Either

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.

Or

A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.

Critical evidence

Assessment candidates should produce evidence of the following:

Mentor/assessor observes candidate:

interacting with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors

reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation

negotiating with customers, communities and community representatives including government officials

applying all legislative impacts on the network including relevant operational codes

complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices

considering both environmental and propagation needs.

Candidate delivers at least one oral report:

identifying key stakeholders

considering both existing and proposed technologies and associated building, power needs

complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices.

Mentor/assessor observes candidate's ability to consider both existing and proposed needs and comply with all related work practices.

Candidate submits a clear oral, and then a hard copy report, outlining all options and including recommendations with supporting reasons.

Skills and knowledge

Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context.

Codes refer to the Skill and Knowledge Register included in this training package:

CI610 Communication 6

CO620 Computer Programming 6

CO630 Planning Software 6

CS610 Customer Relations 6

EN660 Enterprise Pricing Policy 4

EN670 Selling 6

IN630 Negotiation 6

MA620 Mathematics 6

NE620 Network Architecture 6

NE640 Network Management Principles and Capabilities 6

OH610 Occupational Health and Safety 6

PK610 Product Knowledge 6

PS610 Plans and Specifications 6

PS630 Drawing Flowcharts 6

PS640 Spare Parts Dimensioning 6

PS680 Basic Building Trades Knowledge 6

RA620 Radio Frequency Theory and Hazards 6

RE610 Laws, Policies and Guidelines 6

SU610 Planning 6

SU670 Project Management 6

SU680 Resource Management 6

TE610 Telephony Principles 6

TR610 Transmission Theory 6

Assessment location and resources

Either

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit, equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work (See Range Statement) and support from a competent supervisor or mentor.

Or

A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines.

Critical evidence

Assessment candidates should produce evidence of the following:

Mentor/assessor observes candidate:

interacting with enterprise personnel, customers and other contractors

reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation

negotiating with customers, communities and community representatives including government officials

applying all legislative impacts on the network including relevant operational codes

complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices

considering both environmental and propagation needs.

Candidate delivers at least one oral report:

identifying key stakeholders

considering both existing and proposed technologies and associated building, power needs

complying with all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices.

Mentor/assessor observes candidate's ability to consider both existing and proposed needs and comply with all related work practices.

Candidate submits a clear oral, and then a hard copy report, outlining all options and including recommendations with supporting reasons.

Skills and knowledge

Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context.

Codes refer to the Skill and Knowledge Register included in this training package:

CI610 Communication 6

CO620 Computer Programming 6

CO630 Planning Software 6

CS610 Customer Relations 6

EN660 Enterprise Pricing Policy 4

EN670 Selling 6

IN630 Negotiation 6

MA620 Mathematics 6

NE620 Network Architecture 6

NE640 Network Management Principles and Capabilities 6

OH610 Occupational Health and Safety 6

PK610 Product Knowledge 6

PS610 Plans and Specifications 6

PS630 Drawing Flowcharts 6

PS640 Spare Parts Dimensioning 6

PS680 Basic Building Trades Knowledge 6

RA620 Radio Frequency Theory and Hazards 6

RE610 Laws, Policies and Guidelines 6

SU610 Planning 6

SU670 Project Management 6

SU680 Resource Management 6

TE610 Telephony Principles 6

TR610 Transmission Theory 6


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Not applicable.

The following statements cover a wide range of circumstances. Assessment of candidates should be within the range that applies to the candidate's particular role or workplace.

Traditional network technology boundaries

Are now being crossed with technologies such as:

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)

Digital European Cordless Telephone (DECT)

ISDN, and

intelligent networks.

Network systems and products

Vary considerably across the specific technologies and are usually unique to a particular vendor.

Technologies

Can be described in broad terms as:

switching

transmission

radio (fixed and mobile)

video

satellite.

Transmission medium

May be:

copper cable

coaxial cable

optic fibre cable

radio

video

satellite.

Network architecture

Can be described as:

Analogue (to be phased out by 2000)

PDH (plesiochrynous digital hierarchy)

SDH (synchronous digital hierarchy)

ATM.

Network hierarchy

Can be described as:

backbone

transport

broadband

data

HLS

CLS.

Specialist studies

Relate to those activities requiring professionally qualified staff such as:

archaeologists

surveyors

environmental experts

geologists

heritage experts.

Building survey

Would include:

floor space

ceiling heights

security arrangements

access

existing environmental conditions

floor loading

building design

earthing arrangements

communications options.

Site survey data

May include:

site availability

site ownership and acquisition data

building availability and/or capacity

power availability

line of sight data

geological/land surveys

regulatory and statutory requirements

earthing requirements

environmental impact

weather conditions.

Building options

May include:

hut

container

new building

portable housing

underground housing.

Land

May be:

crown land

government owned, or

private.

Regulatory/statutory requirements

May be legislated/ordinances or operating codes developed by all levels of government.

Weather impact

May include:

flooding

fire risk

earthquake

cyclone

wind

fog

snow

rainfall.

Environmental impact

May include:

disturbance of flora/fauna

visual impact

safety hazards, e.g. radio frequency hazards

pollution - air, water, noise.

Barriers to signal path

May include:

distance

line of sight

weather conditions

land or water

local features.

Local environmental imperatives

May include:

seasonal changes

habitats

heritage values

environment

legislation

traditional landowners.

Local geographical/topological features

May include:

dams

fences

access

survey marks

hazards

potential hazards

location of other services/plant

potential soil erosion areas.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

ACA technical standards

Australian building codes and regulations

International Standards ISO 9000 and 9001

Environmental Protection

Fire regulations

Heritage legislation

Industrial relations awards and agreements

ITU recommendations

Local government

Telecommunications Act and Telecommunications National Code

Occupational Health&Safety Act

Privacy Act

Spectrum Management Authority

Trade Practices Act

The following statements cover a wide range of circumstances. Assessment of candidates should be within the range that applies to the candidate's particular role or workplace.

Traditional network technology boundaries

Are now being crossed with technologies such as:

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)

Digital European Cordless Telephone (DECT)

ISDN, and

intelligent networks.

Network systems and products

Vary considerably across the specific technologies and are usually unique to a particular vendor.

Technologies

Can be described in broad terms as:

switching

transmission

radio (fixed and mobile)

video

satellite.

Transmission medium

May be:

copper cable

coaxial cable

optic fibre cable

radio

video

satellite.

Network architecture

Can be described as:

Analogue (to be phased out by 2000)

PDH (plesiochrynous digital hierarchy)

SDH (synchronous digital hierarchy)

ATM.

Network hierarchy

Can be described as:

backbone

transport

broadband

data

HLS

CLS.

Specialist studies

Relate to those activities requiring professionally qualified staff such as:

archaeologists

surveyors

environmental experts

geologists

heritage experts.

Building survey

Would include:

floor space

ceiling heights

security arrangements

access

existing environmental conditions

floor loading

building design

earthing arrangements

communications options.

Site survey data

May include:

site availability

site ownership and acquisition data

building availability and/or capacity

power availability

line of sight data

geological/land surveys

regulatory and statutory requirements

earthing requirements

environmental impact

weather conditions.

Building options

May include:

hut

container

new building

portable housing

underground housing.

Land

May be:

crown land

government owned, or

private.

Regulatory/statutory requirements

May be legislated/ordinances or operating codes developed by all levels of government.

Weather impact

May include:

flooding

fire risk

earthquake

cyclone

wind

fog

snow

rainfall.

Environmental impact

May include:

disturbance of flora/fauna

visual impact

safety hazards, e.g. radio frequency hazards

pollution - air, water, noise.

Barriers to signal path

May include:

distance

line of sight

weather conditions

land or water

local features.

Local environmental imperatives

May include:

seasonal changes

habitats

heritage values

environment

legislation

traditional landowners.

Local geographical/topological features

May include:

dams

fences

access

survey marks

hazards

potential hazards

location of other services/plant

potential soil erosion areas.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

ACA technical standards

Australian building codes and regulations

International Standards ISO 9000 and 9001

Environmental Protection

Fire regulations

Heritage legislation

Industrial relations awards and agreements

ITU recommendations

Local government

Telecommunications Act and Telecommunications National Code

Occupational Health&Safety Act

Privacy Act

Spectrum Management Authority

Trade Practices Act

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Detailed requirements are discussed with planning staff 
Need for specialist studies are determined and organised to co-ordinate with on site visit as required 
Need for on site discussions with site owner, local staff, community or government representatives is determined and appointments made 
Site access arrangements are determined and appropriate approvals organised if necessary 
Existing buildings are surveyed as to capability of meeting planned changes 
Access, security, environmental conditions and power and earthing arrangements and network connections are assessed as to capability of meeting planned growth 
Assessments are made as to altered building infrastructure requirements in the event that the building is unsuitable 
Building options are assessed and documented should a new structure be necessary 
Availability and ownership of land is determined 
Availability of commercial power is assessed 
Title searches are organised as required 
Special geological/land surveys and/or archaeological studies are organised 
Soil sample studies are organised and the results analysed 
Geographical nature of land is assessed and barriers to signalling determined 
Work is conducted in a manner which is safe to self, fellow workers and the public at large 
Existence of regulatory/statutory requirements is ascertained 
Customer/community attitude to development is surveyed 
Environmental impact of development is ascertained 
Prevailing weather conditions and impact on planned changes is studied 
Detailed report outlining all findings is prepared 
Various options to meet planned changes along with appropriate cost/benefit data are developed 
Detailed recommendations are presented as to the most viable option 

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