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

ICTTCR3062A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Build a telecommunications radio structure

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTTCR3062A - Build a telecommunications radio structure
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build the foundation, assemble and mount a telecommunications radio structure.A licensed rigger may be required for the installation of some structures. The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform doggingCPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.If operation of an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, a licence may be required.Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Technical staff who build telecommunications radio structures apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They have a dual specialist classification as rigger installers and may install radio structures for worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) wireless broadband Access Networks, antenna installation for radio and TV broadcasting and cellular mobile communications.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites ICTTCR2188A Use rigging practices and systems on telecommunications network structures ICTTCR2189A Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment ICTTCR2190A Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures
Competency Field Telecommunications Rigging Installation
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 materials and secure site
  • Notify appropriate personnel and take necessary precautions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
  • Determine nature and location of structure from construction design plans, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • Determine materials, tools and equipment required from construction design plans
  • Check steel for assembly against construction design plans to ensure no parts are missing
  • Secure and clean site according to site security instructions for public safety
       
Element: Construct foundations for radio structure
  • Locate other services according to industry practice, and arrange for relocation of services if required
  • Excavate foundation according to engineering specifications and construct foundations according to construction design plans
  • Install earthing according to construction design plans, enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and industry practice
  • Provide samples of concrete for analysis according to enterprise guidelines and manufacturer's specifications, relevant standards and regulations
       
Element: Assemble and mount a telecommunications radio structure
  • Select an area free of interference and close to the construction site suitable for structure assembly
  • Assemble radio structure in sections on the ground according to engineering specifications and using personal protective equipment following safety guidelines
  • Mount and secure preassembled sections to tower construction according to plans, specifications and enterprise OHS guidelines
  • Maintain a vertical positioning of the structure and within twist tolerances during construction phase
  • Secure and tension guy wires according to construction design plans, enterprise OHS guidelines and industry practice
       
Element: Complete administrative duties
  • Update the original design plan with approved amendments and return to design section
  • Secure and clean up site to original condition in an environmentally safe manner
  • Notify customer and obtain sign off
       


Evidence Required

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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:

undertake pre construction checks to ensure safe working environment

construct foundations according to engineering specifications

select site for hoisting equipment ensuring location is safe for the operator and the construction

preassemble structure at ground level ensuring completion of each assembled component

assemble and mount a telecommunications radio structure, including temporary and permanent guy anchors

install functional and protective earthing systems following security and safety procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

site where telecommunications radio structures may be constructed

rigging and safety equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulations, standards specifications and manuals.

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:

direct observation of the candidate assembling and mounting a telecommunications radio structure

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess OHS requirements and work practices associated with constructing a telecommunications radio structure.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBL3020A Construct aerial cable supports.

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 Tasks

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Required skills

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

literacy skills to:

interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and specifications

read and interpret drawings related to layouts, design, construction and project management

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to:

organise and maintain equipment

plan, prioritise and monitor own work and OHS responsibilities

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

safety awareness skills to:

apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

apply remote area first aid

prevent and treat hypothermia

select and use required personal protective equipment for rigging projects to suit different applications and for work at height 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:

assist problem rectification

operate plant and machinery

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

use meteorology awareness and prediction

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of:

meteorology

remote area first aid

features and operating requirements of:

construction equipment

rigging equipment

hypothermia symptoms and methods of prevention and treatment

information required to build a telecommunications radio structure

rigging practices and systems to telecommunications radio structures

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

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

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

OHS:

Act and regulations

company procedures

requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

specific knowledge of:

electromagnetic radiation (EMR) safety practices

personal protective equipment for rigging projects

working at heights safety practices

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.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

appropriate licences that may be required:

crane

dogging

rigging

scaffolding

winch

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1

Australian building codes and regulations

Australian standards

enterprise standards

environmental protection

fire regulations

heritage legislation

industrial relations agreements including awards and enterprise

international standards

local government

manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures

national codes

OHS Act

other services and utilities codes of practice and standards:

electricity

gas

water

power company requirements

Privacy Act

spectrum management regulations

statutory requirements

Trade Practices Act

traditional land owners.

Tools and equipment may include:

cable locater

earth testers

fall arrest systems

hand tools

hoisting equipment:

crane

helicopters

jury and winch

power tools

safety equipment:

aerial safety belts and lines

equipment guards

flashing lights

guards

helmets

safety cages

traffic signs

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

survey instruments.

Steel for assembly may include:

guy wires and anchors

pre-cut and pre-drilled steel for construction

steel braces.

Site security instructions may relate to:

cleaning site daily

ensuring that no hazards remain on tower during construction

security fence during construction

security fence and anti-climbing devices at the completion of the construction.

Other services may include:

gas

other telecommunications

power

sewerage

water.

Foundations may include:

constructions:

grillage

pad

pier-type

rock anchors.

Personal protective equipment may include:

earmuffs

eye protection

gloves:

leather

plastic

rubber

gumboots

hard hats

overalls

personal reflecting jackets

riggers' gloves

safety boots

vests.

Safety guidelines may refer to:

antenna principles for working safely on telecommunications radio structures

devices to support construction personnel at heights:

elevated personnel vehicles

non-metallic ladders

platforms

earth protection

external factors affecting works:

concentration of other services

terrain

weather conditions

fall arrest:

fixed

temporary

licences:

backhoe operator

borer

chainsaw operation

crane chaser

crane operator

dogman

driver's

forklift

heavy vehicle

machinery operation

rigger

winch operator

lifting methods

load calculation

personal protective equipment

precautions for unsafe weather conditions to undertake works:

heavy rains

high winds

severe cold

severe heat

thunderstorms

radio frequency (RF) EMR:

sources and types of RF EMR

associated risks

methods of detecting

reporting EMR hazards

verifying and maintaining EMR hazard management plan

safety activities which may include traffic management

safety issues:

fall arrest

fall guarding

roof work

site hazard identification and control measures.

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
Notify appropriate personnel and take necessary precautions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities 
Determine nature and location of structure from construction design plans, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Determine materials, tools and equipment required from construction design plans 
Check steel for assembly against construction design plans to ensure no parts are missing 
Secure and clean site according to site security instructions for public safety 
Locate other services according to industry practice, and arrange for relocation of services if required 
Excavate foundation according to engineering specifications and construct foundations according to construction design plans 
Install earthing according to construction design plans, enterprise occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and industry practice 
Provide samples of concrete for analysis according to enterprise guidelines and manufacturer's specifications, relevant standards and regulations 
Select an area free of interference and close to the construction site suitable for structure assembly 
Assemble radio structure in sections on the ground according to engineering specifications and using personal protective equipment following safety guidelines 
Mount and secure preassembled sections to tower construction according to plans, specifications and enterprise OHS guidelines 
Maintain a vertical positioning of the structure and within twist tolerances during construction phase 
Secure and tension guy wires according to construction design plans, enterprise OHS guidelines and industry practice 
Update the original design plan with approved amendments and return to design section 
Secure and clean up site to original condition in an environmentally safe manner 
Notify customer and obtain sign off 

Forms

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