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

ICTTCR302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTTCR302 - Install radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install basic telecommunications radio plant and equipment on standard telecommunications structures.It applies to technical staff who install basic telecommunications radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures and use rigging plant and equipment, fall arrest, fall guarding and fall constraint.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 for installation of radio plant
  • Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Arrange access to site and discuss client requirements
  • Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential site hazards
  • Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice
  • Develop installation plans in agreement with client or site supervisor
  • Procure materials and verify delivery against inventory according to industry practice
       
Element: Install plant and equipment
  • Set up rigging equipment for safe and effective use according to specifications
  • Install telecommunications radio equipment and feeders according to specifications and industry practice following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
  • Maintain installation progress documentation according to company and client requirements
       
Element: Assist with testing and fault finding
  • Assist with testing of telecommunications radio equipment mounted on telecommunications structures
  • Identify and locate faults by interpreting test results and rectify according to industry practice
  • Document test results according to specifications and client requirements
       
Element: Clean up site and complete documentation
  • De-rig and lower rigging equipment according to specifications
  • Restore site to client expectations following completion of installation, according to industry practice
  • Complete documentation and notify client for 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.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare for installation of radio plant

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site and discuss client requirements

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential site hazards

1.4 Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice

1.5 Develop installation plans in agreement with client or site supervisor

1.6 Procure materials and verify delivery against inventory according to industry practice

2. Install plant and equipment

2.1 Set up rigging equipment for safe and effective use according to specifications

2.2 Install telecommunications radio equipment and feeders according to specifications and industry practice following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

2.3 Maintain installation progress documentation according to company and client requirements

3. Assist with testing and fault finding

3.1 Assist with testing of telecommunications radio equipment mounted on telecommunications structures

3.2 Identify and locate faults by interpreting test results and rectify according to industry practice

3.3 Document test results according to specifications and client requirements

4. Clean up site and complete documentation

4.1 De-rig and lower rigging equipment according to specifications

4.2 Restore site to client expectations following completion of installation, according to industry practice

4.3 Complete documentation and notify client for sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

install basic telecommunications radio plant and equipment according to job specifications and all work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations, standards and environmental requirements

assist with testing and fault-finding basic telecommunications radio plant and equipment mounted on telecommunications structures

use effective communications skills related to:

dogging

work associates

supervisors

team members

enterprise documentation.

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 antenna principles

outline the features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

discuss relevant regulations and typical issues and challenges that may occur on site

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

discuss the main principles of:

electromagnetic radiation (EMR) safety practices

optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

working-at-heights safety practices

summarise specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, including:

basic survival skills

company WHS procedures

hypothermia

remote area first aid.

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 for installation of radio plant

1.1 Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Arrange access to site and discuss client requirements

1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential site hazards

1.4 Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice

1.5 Develop installation plans in agreement with client or site supervisor

1.6 Procure materials and verify delivery against inventory according to industry practice

2. Install plant and equipment

2.1 Set up rigging equipment for safe and effective use according to specifications

2.2 Install telecommunications radio equipment and feeders according to specifications and industry practice following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

2.3 Maintain installation progress documentation according to company and client requirements

3. Assist with testing and fault finding

3.1 Assist with testing of telecommunications radio equipment mounted on telecommunications structures

3.2 Identify and locate faults by interpreting test results and rectify according to industry practice

3.3 Document test results according to specifications and client requirements

4. Clean up site and complete documentation

4.1 De-rig and lower rigging equipment according to specifications

4.2 Restore site to client expectations following completion of installation, according to industry practice

4.3 Complete documentation and notify client for sign off

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 
Arrange access to site and discuss client requirements 
Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential site hazards 
Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice 
Develop installation plans in agreement with client or site supervisor 
Procure materials and verify delivery against inventory according to industry practice 
Set up rigging equipment for safe and effective use according to specifications 
Install telecommunications radio equipment and feeders according to specifications and industry practice following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 
Maintain installation progress documentation according to company and client requirements 
Assist with testing of telecommunications radio equipment mounted on telecommunications structures 
Identify and locate faults by interpreting test results and rectify according to industry practice 
Document test results according to specifications and client requirements 
De-rig and lower rigging equipment according to specifications 
Restore site to client expectations following completion of installation, according to industry practice 
Complete documentation and notify client for sign off 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTTCR302 - Install radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures
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