Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals and specifications

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHS standards

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to

perform fault clearance

read and interpret

building plans

construction plans

site layout drawings

site plans

street plans

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

features and operating requirements of test equipment

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

OHS requirements and work practices associated with cable provision including

adequate warning signs

protective clothing and personal safety items

safety devices

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

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 and install cable and equipment to a building complying with ACMA enterprise and government regulations

conduct tests related to transmission quality and continuity of cables at network entry point

label and document installation work complying with industry codes of practice

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where telecommunications services may be installed

use of installation and testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on installation activities

Methods 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 installation completed by the candidate

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation including updated installation records and forms

direct observation of the candidate installing telecommunications equipment to a building

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

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Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish 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

Customer may include:

Safety hazards may refer to:

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

Installation specifications may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Lightning protection may include:

Installation details may include: