Required skills

communication skills to liaise with other personnel including the use of radio devices

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation plans and specifications

numeracy skills to take measurements and interpret results and evaluate different types of technical data

planning and organisational skills to plan prioritise and monitor own work and OHS responsibilities

problem solving and contingency management skills to adapt rigging activities and requirements to particular sites and conditions

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

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to

select and use personal protective equipment

be aware of meteorology and weather prediction

use appropriate installation equipment

Required knowledge

antenna principles

features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

relevant regulations and typical issues and challenges that occur onsite

rigging practices and systems in relation to telecommunications radio structures and related licensing and regulatory issues

specific knowledge of

electromagnetic radiation EMR safety practices

optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

working at heights safety practices

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

basic survival skills

company OHS procedures

hypothermia

remote area first aid

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

install basic telecommunications radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures

assist with testing and faultfinding basic telecommunications radio plant and equipment mounted on telecommunications structures

use effective communications skills related to

dogging

work associates

supervisors

team members

enterprise documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site on which rigging operations may be conducted

rigging and safety equipment

relevant regulations standards specifications and manuals

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

direct observation of the candidate setting up and carrying out installation work on a telecommunications structure

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess OHS requirements and work practices associated with installing radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structure

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTTCRA Protect against electromagnetic radiation and system hazards when working on telecommunications radio sites

ICTTCR3192A Protect against electromagnetic radiation and system hazards when working on telecommunications radio sites.

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

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Customer requirements may include:

Tools may include:

Safety equipment may include:

Installation plans may include:

Procure materials may include:

Equipment may include:

Testing may relate to: