Application
This unit describes the, skills and knowledge required to plan, build, install and earth an equipment enclosure for cabling provisioning on or above the ground.
It applies to individuals who work in technical roles in civil construction including the installation of enclosures such as pillars, cabinets, remote integrated multiplexers (RIM) and mobile equipment enclosures for new or upgrade network installations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to construct and install enclosure | 1.1 Obtain construction plan from appropriate personnel to scope work and arrange for site access 1.2 Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards and other services at worksite 1.3 Obtain plant, tools, safety equipment and material to perform tasks safely and efficiently 1.4 Determine location and type of above ground enclosure specified in construction plan required for project |
2. Build enclosure | 2.1 Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and work health and safety (WHS) regulations 2.2 Construct footings or foundations to construction design specifications 2.3 Construct enclosure to specifications given in construction design 2.4 Connect enclosure to earth according to construction plan and industry practice |
3. Complete project | 3.1 Complete reports according to enterprise policy and record alterations to plans using appropriate symbols 3.2 Recover obsolete materials and equipment, and return to appropriate point for disposal 3.3 Restore site according to requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to client satisfaction 3.4 Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare to install an enclosure using construction plans
use appropriate tools and equipment to construct and connect an enclosure according to plans, specifications, and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
complete reports and document alterations to plans as appropriate.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
list the plant, tools and equipment required for construction
describe enclosure construction methods
describe footings and foundations
read, interpret and make basic modifications to plans
read and interpret legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
identify specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions
identify typical issues and challenges that occur on site.
Assessment Conditions
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 – cabling field of work and include access to:
sites where enclosure construction and connection may be conducted
construction tools and equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on construction.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.4, 2.1-2.4 | Interprets textual information from technical sources to identify relevant and key information |
Writing | 1.2, 3.1, 3.4 | Documents outcomes and changes to plans using industry relevant terminology and recognised plan symbols |
Numeracy | 1.4, 2.2, 2.3 | Takes measurements and uses them for work layout and construction Make basic calculations appropriate for measuring and estimating materials for construction |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3 | Complies with explicit policies and procedures, and legislative requirements relevant to own role |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.2, 3.3, 3.4 | Identifies and follows accepted communication practices and protocols when liaising with clients and internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.2, 3.3 | Determines job sequence and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined tasks Analyses task requirements to decide on appropriate equipment and practices |
Sectors
Telecommunications – cabling