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

ICTTCR202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTTCR202 - Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment for standard telecommunications structures.It applies to individuals who are usually highly skilled communicators working in a team environment. They must be appropriately licensed to complete high-risk work and be able to safely use all required equipment.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for details of licensing, legislative or certification requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications ‒ telecommunications rigging installation field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and materials.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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 use operational safety in telecommunications rigging environment
  • Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and applicable to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems
  • Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice
       
Element: Assess hazards associated with wearing safety equipment
  • Inform appropriate personnel of potential faults and non-compliances in personal equipment
  • Inform appropriate personnel of primary hazards associated with use of safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies
       
Element: Check and fit safety harness
  • Use correct safety harness fitting method
  • Confirm that lanyard is appropriate for task and check lanyard and harness for faults according to manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures
  • Fit safety harness according to manufacturer’s instructions
       
Element: Use a safety harness in telecommunications environment
  • Minimise risks to self and others while using safety harness and lanyards using identified safety principles associated with effective fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems
  • Confirm safety of possible hook-on points and select optimum hook-on points
  • Attach and detach lanyards in safe manner to and from anchor points
       
Element: Verify rescue plan to be activated in event of a fall
  • Confirm rescue plan is in place with work supervisor
  • Notify individuals of their roles in rescue plan
  • Provide report to supervisor on application of operational safety in rigging practice in telecommunications environment
       


Evidence Required

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to use operational safety in telecommunications rigging environment

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and applicable to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems

1.2 Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice

2. Assess hazards associated with wearing safety equipment

2.1 Inform appropriate personnel of potential faults and non-compliances in personal equipment

2.2 Inform appropriate personnel of primary hazards associated with use of safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies

3. Check and fit safety harness

3.1 Use correct safety harness fitting method

3.2 Confirm that lanyard is appropriate for task and check lanyard and harness for faults according to manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures

3.3 Fit safety harness according to manufacturer’s instructions

4. Use a safety harness in telecommunications environment

4.1 Minimise risks to self and others while using safety harness and lanyards using identified safety principles associated with effective fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems

4.2 Confirm safety of possible hook-on points and select optimum hook-on points

4.3 Attach and detach lanyards in safe manner to and from anchor points

5. Verify rescue plan to be activated in event of a fall

5.1 Confirm rescue plan is in place with work supervisor

5.2 Notify individuals of their roles in rescue plan

5.3 Provide report to supervisor on application of operational safety in rigging practice in telecommunications environment

Evidence of the ability to:

apply all work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices associated with fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment.

check and fit a safety harness according to industry practice

use a safety harness where a fall hazard exists at height in a telecommunications context

produce a rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline electromagnetic radiation (EMR) safety practices

discuss fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment

list features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

identify government legislation, regulations, and by-laws relating to rigging works including:

applicable site and company WHS procedures

WHS legislation

relevant codes of practice

subsequent amendments in regards to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment

describe hazards associated with wearing a safety harness and associated equipment

summarise licensing and regulatory issues applying to rigging practices and systems on telecommunications radio structures

discuss optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

identify personal protective equipment for rigging projects

describe the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall

outline risks present when working on telecommunications radio structures

explain safe rigging practices and systems to telecommunications radio structures

describe suspension trauma

summarise working-at-heights safety practices

identify workplace operational procedures.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to use operational safety in telecommunications rigging environment

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and applicable to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems

1.2 Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice

2. Assess hazards associated with wearing safety equipment

2.1 Inform appropriate personnel of potential faults and non-compliances in personal equipment

2.2 Inform appropriate personnel of primary hazards associated with use of safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies

3. Check and fit safety harness

3.1 Use correct safety harness fitting method

3.2 Confirm that lanyard is appropriate for task and check lanyard and harness for faults according to manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures

3.3 Fit safety harness according to manufacturer’s instructions

4. Use a safety harness in telecommunications environment

4.1 Minimise risks to self and others while using safety harness and lanyards using identified safety principles associated with effective fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems

4.2 Confirm safety of possible hook-on points and select optimum hook-on points

4.3 Attach and detach lanyards in safe manner to and from anchor points

5. Verify rescue plan to be activated in event of a fall

5.1 Confirm rescue plan is in place with work supervisor

5.2 Notify individuals of their roles in rescue plan

5.3 Provide report to supervisor on application of operational safety in rigging practice in telecommunications environment

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
Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, and applicable to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems 
Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice 
Inform appropriate personnel of potential faults and non-compliances in personal equipment 
Inform appropriate personnel of primary hazards associated with use of safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies 
Use correct safety harness fitting method 
Confirm that lanyard is appropriate for task and check lanyard and harness for faults according to manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures 
Fit safety harness according to manufacturer’s instructions 
Minimise risks to self and others while using safety harness and lanyards using identified safety principles associated with effective fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems 
Confirm safety of possible hook-on points and select optimum hook-on points 
Attach and detach lanyards in safe manner to and from anchor points 
Confirm rescue plan is in place with work supervisor 
Notify individuals of their roles in rescue plan 
Provide report to supervisor on application of operational safety in rigging practice in telecommunications environment 

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