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

ICTWHS203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely near power infrastructure

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTWHS203 - Work safely near power infrastructure
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge to conduct telecommunications operations near substantial safety hazards. It includes safety hazard management at heights near electrical distribution infrastructure, radiation devices or other services in confined spaces.It applies to field officers who work with cables on elevated work platforms, in confined spaces and on roofs and other structures near power lines. It does NOT include work on public electricity assets.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 should be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Occupational Health and Safety field of work and include access to:

telecommunications site near power infrastructure

relevant WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

enterprise WHS policies and procedures

personal protective equipment.

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: Conduct risk assessment
  • Confirm work instructions with appropriate personnel and seek clarification if required
  • Select work health and safety (WHS) legislation, policy and procedures and technical standards relevant to the work and work site
  • Assess risks from electrical, radiation, gas and other services in or adjacent to the worksite
  • Assess safety of the worksite, other services and support structures using appropriate monitoring equipment
  • Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) or similar risk assessment record listing potential safety hazards associated with site and work requirements, and report safety hazards to relevant personnel
  • Obtain and confirm permits from relevant authorities within scope of personal authority or seek assistance from appropriate authority
  • Assess potential emergency situations relevant to the site
  • Note earthing arrangements for telecommunications infrastructure and any other services that impinge on the worksite
       
Element: Develop hazard management plan
  • Propose strategies to manage potential safety hazards
  • Communicate hazard management strategies and confirm with co-workers
  • Establish and confirm safety procedures to ensure management of emergency situations
  • Obtain safety equipment and personal protective equipment
  • Delineate safe work zones and limits of approach to other services
  • Arrange road safety and traffic control measures
  • Implement safe strategies for working at heights and in confined spaces
       
Element: Work safely
  • Use safety equipment and clothing effectively
  • Use ladders, climbing or lifting equipment to work safely at heights
  • Operate hand and power tools safely at heights
  • Work within identified safety zones and approach limits
  • Comply with enterprise and industry earthing practices
  • Monitor and manage risks throughout work procedures
  • Apply emergency procedures in the event of an incident
  • Reinstate the worksite to ensure safety of telecommunications workers, the public and the telecommunications network
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Conduct risk assessment

1.1 Confirm work instructions with appropriate personnel and seek clarification if required

1.2 Select work health and safety (WHS) legislation, policy and procedures and technical standards relevant to the work and work site

1.3 Assess risks from electrical, radiation, gas and other services in or adjacent to the worksite

1.4 Assess safety of the worksite, other services and support structures using appropriate monitoring equipment

1.5 Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) or similar risk assessment record listing potential safety hazards associated with site and work requirements, and report safety hazards to relevant personnel

1.6 Obtain and confirm permits from relevant authorities within scope of personal authority or seek assistance from appropriate authority

1.7 Assess potential emergency situations relevant to the site

1.8 Note earthing arrangements for telecommunications infrastructure and any other services that impinge on the worksite

2. Develop hazard management plan

2.1 Propose strategies to manage potential safety hazards

2.2 Communicate hazard management strategies and confirm with co-workers

2.3 Establish and confirm safety procedures to ensure management of emergency situations

2.4 Obtain safety equipment and personal protective equipment

2.5 Delineate safe work zones and limits of approach to other services

2.6 Arrange road safety and traffic control measures

2.7 Implement safe strategies for working at heights and in confined spaces

3. Work safely

3.1 Use safety equipment and clothing effectively

3.2 Use ladders, climbing or lifting equipment to work safely at heights

3.3 Operate hand and power tools safely at heights

3.4 Work within identified safety zones and approach limits

3.5 Comply with enterprise and industry earthing practices

3.6 Monitor and manage risks throughout work procedures

3.7 Apply emergency procedures in the event of an incident

3.8 Reinstate the worksite to ensure safety of telecommunications workers, the public and the telecommunications network

Evidence of ability to:

conduct a risk assessment for a telecommunications site near power infrastructure

develop a simple hazard management plan

assess the requirements for working at heights and working in confined spaces

apply safety precautions while working at heights or in confined spaces near power infrastructure.

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:

describe appropriate electrical safety and technical knowledge relating to the type of work, operating plant or vehicle near power lines (safe system of work according to the relevant electrical regulations and Acts)

identify environmental control processes:

disposal and handling of hazardous and dangerous substances

noise pollution

waste disposal

identify main components of work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations and codes of practice that affect the work function

identify and explain the principles of WHS including legislation and standards

describe ways WHS is managed in the workplace, and activities required under WHS legislation, including:

hazard identification

hazards that exist in the workplace

WHS instruction

preferred order of ways to control risks (known as the hierarchy of control)

risk assessment and control

sound knowledge of operating safely at heights

training and provision of WHS information

identify workplace environmental and WHS procedures relevant to the work being undertaken, including:

designation of personnel responsible for WHS

requirement for employee participation in WHS management

standard meanings of WHS symbols found on signs and labels in the workplace

raising WHS issues

recognising and reporting on hazards

responding to accidents, fires and emergencies

work operations to control risks

identify common road and pedestrian safety control measures appropriate to the worksite.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Conduct risk assessment

1.1 Confirm work instructions with appropriate personnel and seek clarification if required

1.2 Select work health and safety (WHS) legislation, policy and procedures and technical standards relevant to the work and work site

1.3 Assess risks from electrical, radiation, gas and other services in or adjacent to the worksite

1.4 Assess safety of the worksite, other services and support structures using appropriate monitoring equipment

1.5 Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) or similar risk assessment record listing potential safety hazards associated with site and work requirements, and report safety hazards to relevant personnel

1.6 Obtain and confirm permits from relevant authorities within scope of personal authority or seek assistance from appropriate authority

1.7 Assess potential emergency situations relevant to the site

1.8 Note earthing arrangements for telecommunications infrastructure and any other services that impinge on the worksite

2. Develop hazard management plan

2.1 Propose strategies to manage potential safety hazards

2.2 Communicate hazard management strategies and confirm with co-workers

2.3 Establish and confirm safety procedures to ensure management of emergency situations

2.4 Obtain safety equipment and personal protective equipment

2.5 Delineate safe work zones and limits of approach to other services

2.6 Arrange road safety and traffic control measures

2.7 Implement safe strategies for working at heights and in confined spaces

3. Work safely

3.1 Use safety equipment and clothing effectively

3.2 Use ladders, climbing or lifting equipment to work safely at heights

3.3 Operate hand and power tools safely at heights

3.4 Work within identified safety zones and approach limits

3.5 Comply with enterprise and industry earthing practices

3.6 Monitor and manage risks throughout work procedures

3.7 Apply emergency procedures in the event of an incident

3.8 Reinstate the worksite to ensure safety of telecommunications workers, the public and the telecommunications network

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
Confirm work instructions with appropriate personnel and seek clarification if required 
Select work health and safety (WHS) legislation, policy and procedures and technical standards relevant to the work and work site 
Assess risks from electrical, radiation, gas and other services in or adjacent to the worksite 
Assess safety of the worksite, other services and support structures using appropriate monitoring equipment 
Complete a job safety analysis (JSA) or similar risk assessment record listing potential safety hazards associated with site and work requirements, and report safety hazards to relevant personnel 
Obtain and confirm permits from relevant authorities within scope of personal authority or seek assistance from appropriate authority 
Assess potential emergency situations relevant to the site 
Note earthing arrangements for telecommunications infrastructure and any other services that impinge on the worksite 
Propose strategies to manage potential safety hazards 
Communicate hazard management strategies and confirm with co-workers 
Establish and confirm safety procedures to ensure management of emergency situations 
Obtain safety equipment and personal protective equipment 
Delineate safe work zones and limits of approach to other services 
Arrange road safety and traffic control measures 
Implement safe strategies for working at heights and in confined spaces 
Use safety equipment and clothing effectively 
Use ladders, climbing or lifting equipment to work safely at heights 
Operate hand and power tools safely at heights 
Work within identified safety zones and approach limits 
Comply with enterprise and industry earthing practices 
Monitor and manage risks throughout work procedures 
Apply emergency procedures in the event of an incident 
Reinstate the worksite to ensure safety of telecommunications workers, the public and the telecommunications network 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTWHS203 - Work safely near power infrastructure
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

ICTWHS203 - Work safely near power infrastructure

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: