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

ICTTCR303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Protect against electromagnetic radiation and systems hazards when working on telecomms radio sites

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTTCR303 - Protect against electromagnetic radiation and systems hazards when working on telecomms radio sites
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to protect personnel against electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and system hazards when working on standard telecommunications structures with radio sites.This unit applies to technical staff who work on telecommunications radio sites and may make use of rigging plant and equipment, fall arrest, fall guarding and fall constraints on standard telecommunications structures.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the ICT Implementation Guide 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 work at telecommunications site with potential EMR hazards
  • Prepare for given work using safe working practices and procedures according to WHS legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Assess potential sources of radio frequency (RF) EMR, allowing permissible public and occupational EMR exposure limits according to Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
  • Verify methods for determining EMR levels, and strategies for eliminating, minimising or isolating on-site EMR hazards according to industry practice
  • Confirm work objectives and specifications of equipment to be installed, according to design drawings, installation plans and equipment manufacturer’s specifications
  • Select equipment and personal protective equipment required to support the EMR hazard management plan according to company policy
       
Element: Plan and carry out EMR hazard management plan in relation to on-site situation
  • Produce EMR hazard management plan according to company policy
  • Consult with client to confirm EMR hazard management plan and update if required
  • Communicate agreed EMR hazard management plan to all personnel on site
       
Element: Monitor EMR hazard management plan
  • Maintain ongoing communication to all personnel regarding amendments to EMR hazard management plan according to company policy
  • Ensure that personal radiation monitor (Radman) is worn according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry practice
       


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 for work at telecommunications site with potential EMR hazards

1.1 Prepare for given work using safe working practices and procedures according to WHS legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Assess potential sources of radio frequency (RF) EMR, allowing permissible public and occupational EMR exposure limits according to Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)

1.3 Verify methods for determining EMR levels, and strategies for eliminating, minimising or isolating on-site EMR hazards according to industry practice

1.4 Confirm work objectives and specifications of equipment to be installed, according to design drawings, installation plans and equipment manufacturer’s specifications

1.5 Select equipment and personal protective equipment required to support the EMR hazard management plan according to company policy

2. Plan and carry out EMR hazard management plan in relation to on-site situation

2.1 Produce EMR hazard management plan according to company policy

2.2 Consult with client to confirm EMR hazard management plan and update if required

2.3 Communicate agreed EMR hazard management plan to all personnel on site

3. Monitor EMR hazard management plan

3.1 Maintain ongoing communication to all personnel regarding amendments to EMR hazard management plan according to company policy

3.2 Ensure that personal radiation monitor (Radman) is worn according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry practice

Evidence of the ability to:

produce and maintain the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) hazard-management plan for an on-site situation

carry out work according to the EMR hazard management plan, job specifications and all work health and safety (WHS) regulations and standards.

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:

explain the principles of EMR propagation from antenna

identify features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

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

describe remote area first aid

describe rigging practices and systems to telecommunications radio structures

summarise EMR including:

sources and types of radio frequency EMR

associated risks

risk assessment and mitigation strategies

methods of detecting and reporting EMR hazards

potential dangers of overexposure

safety practices and devices

outline optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

outline the relevant requirements of WHS legislation, relevant regulations, and applicable site and company WHS procedures

describe working-at-heights safety practices.

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 work at telecommunications site with potential EMR hazards

1.1 Prepare for given work using safe working practices and procedures according to WHS legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2 Assess potential sources of radio frequency (RF) EMR, allowing permissible public and occupational EMR exposure limits according to Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)

1.3 Verify methods for determining EMR levels, and strategies for eliminating, minimising or isolating on-site EMR hazards according to industry practice

1.4 Confirm work objectives and specifications of equipment to be installed, according to design drawings, installation plans and equipment manufacturer’s specifications

1.5 Select equipment and personal protective equipment required to support the EMR hazard management plan according to company policy

2. Plan and carry out EMR hazard management plan in relation to on-site situation

2.1 Produce EMR hazard management plan according to company policy

2.2 Consult with client to confirm EMR hazard management plan and update if required

2.3 Communicate agreed EMR hazard management plan to all personnel on site

3. Monitor EMR hazard management plan

3.1 Maintain ongoing communication to all personnel regarding amendments to EMR hazard management plan according to company policy

3.2 Ensure that personal radiation monitor (Radman) is worn according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry practice

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 using safe working practices and procedures according to WHS legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Assess potential sources of radio frequency (RF) EMR, allowing permissible public and occupational EMR exposure limits according to Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) 
Verify methods for determining EMR levels, and strategies for eliminating, minimising or isolating on-site EMR hazards according to industry practice 
Confirm work objectives and specifications of equipment to be installed, according to design drawings, installation plans and equipment manufacturer’s specifications 
Select equipment and personal protective equipment required to support the EMR hazard management plan according to company policy 
Produce EMR hazard management plan according to company policy 
Consult with client to confirm EMR hazard management plan and update if required 
Communicate agreed EMR hazard management plan to all personnel on site 
Maintain ongoing communication to all personnel regarding amendments to EMR hazard management plan according to company policy 
Ensure that personal radiation monitor (Radman) is worn according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry practice 

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