Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTCBL2132A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Erect aerial cable supports

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTCBL2132A - Erect aerial cable supports
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to erect cable supports in small aerial customer installations and access networks.Aerial cables are needed for telecommunication applications including voice, video and data.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.If working at heights, achievement of the unit 'CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services Integrated framework training Package fulfils this requirement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Telecommunications linesmen and line installers apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They make use of aerial support structures and specialist tools.They may be required to do new installations, upgrades or maintain existing networks in domestic, commercial and industrial installations to deliver services in xdigital subscriber lines (xDSL), fibre to the home (FTTH) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) networks.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Cabling
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to install aerial cable structure
  • Obtain construction plan from appropriate personnel to scope the work and arrange for site access
  • Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the cabling worksite
  • Determine cable route from construction plan identifying and avoiding other services
  • Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently
       
Element: Install aerial support structures
  • Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety (OHS regulations
  • Erect safety barriers according to enterprise guidelines to secure the site
  • Excavate a hole to specifications and according to enterprise guidelines for the erection of mounting pole
  • Install a pole using mechanical lifting devices according to enterprise guidelines
  • Install fixing structures on pole securely according to manufacturer's specifications
  • Install aerial fixing devices where the support is other than a pole according to enterprise guidelines
       
Element: Complete project
  • Complete reports according to enterprise policy and record alterations to plans using appropriate symbols
  • Recover obsolete materials and equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal
  • Restore site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction
  • Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off
       


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.

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 a pole and aerial fixing device after relevant authorities have been notified and approvals obtained prior to commencement

use specialised hand or power tools and equipment for the installation of aerial cable supports safely

apply OHS requirements and work practices associated with the installation of aerial cable supports, including protective clothing and personal safety items, adequate warning signs and safety devices

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites where aerial cable supports may be installed

use of plant, tools and equipment to erect aerial supports currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on aerial support erection 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 an aerial erected by candidate the

direct observation of the candidate erecting an aerial support structure

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skill.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBL2134A Fix aerial cable.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

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

literacy skills to:

complete reports in a given format

read and interpret drawings, plans and specifications

numeracy skills to take and use measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve 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:

use hand and power tools

use mechanical lifting devices

Required knowledge

features and operating requirements of equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a specification

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

licence requirements for working at heights

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

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.

Appropriate personnel may include:

customer representative

project manager

site manager.

Safety hazards may refer to:

access points that may contain:

hazardous light (non-visible laser)

radio frequency (RF) emission

contact with remote power feed

electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise (EPR) that require mandatory separation from communications cable

hazardous conduit as according to AS 1345:1995 conduit colours associated with a hazardous service

unsafe support structures:

condemned poles

visible signs of decay or stress

unsafe weather:

heavy rains

high winds

severe heat or cold

thunderstorms.

Other services may include:

availability and suitability of existing cabling trays and fixing systems

fire sprinkler systems

gas and water mains

high voltage power.

Plant, tools, safety equipment may include:

equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

plant:

back hoe

bobcat

elevated platform vehicle

excavator

ladders

lifting jack

pole lifting device

trencher

safety equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

fall arrest systems

gloves

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safety barriers:

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

tools:

auger

concrete tool

diggers

fixing brackets

height measuring device

jack-hammers

power tools:

cutters

drills

saws

shovels.

OHS regulations may include:

appropriate licences:

crane

EWP

forklift

winch

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM)
Volume 1

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

cabling security codes and regulations

Environmental Protection Acts

OHS

road and traffic control legislation and codes technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.

Pole may be:

concrete

galvanised steel

steel

steel and concrete

wood.

Aerial fixing devices include:

bolts and lugs

bridle rings

clamps

mounts

riser pipes

screw hooks.

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
Obtain construction plan from appropriate personnel to scope the work and arrange for site access 
Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards at the cabling worksite 
Determine cable route from construction plan identifying and avoiding other services 
Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 
Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety (OHS regulations 
Erect safety barriers according to enterprise guidelines to secure the site 
Excavate a hole to specifications and according to enterprise guidelines for the erection of mounting pole 
Install a pole using mechanical lifting devices according to enterprise guidelines 
Install fixing structures on pole securely according to manufacturer's specifications 
Install aerial fixing devices where the support is other than a pole according to enterprise guidelines 
Complete reports according to enterprise policy and record alterations to plans using appropriate symbols 
Recover obsolete materials and equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal 
Restore site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction 
Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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