Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to schedule and supply indoor and outdoor, domestic, commercial or industrial communications cabling installations. Communications applications include digital and analog, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and multimedia.
It applies to technical staff who schedule and supply cabling installations appropriate to Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) rules.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
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. Schedule supply and installation events | 1.1 Confirm cabling installation requirements and project specifications from client 1.2 Prepare work schedules and installation plans, identifying key dates and milestones 1.3 Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities 1.4 Prepare schedule of material supplies to be available when required for installation |
2. Monitor and adjust supply requirements | 2.1 Adjust labour load variations to meet installation needs to enable completion within budget and timeframes 2.2 Prepare quote and confirm additional work requests with client prior to commencement 2.3 Monitor work progress against project schedules and budgets 2.4 Monitor compliance regularly with client specifications, licensing, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 2.5 Prepare report detailing project scheduling and supply requirements |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
plan and provide appropriately skilled labour, volume and type of material to meet key dates and milestones for installations
identify labour and material sources and negotiate with contractors, suppliers and other service providers to meet installation deadlines
monitor work progress and adjustment of resource requirements to meet both client’s needs and costing parameters in installations.
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:
describe appropriate methods for scheduling labour and resources
recognise the requirements to safely operate equipment and install components according to a manufacturer's specification
outline the work health and safety (WHS) standards and practices required to:
manage risk and hazards in the workplace
use health and safety standards
work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others
identify and describe legislation, codes of practice and other formal agreements that impact on the work activity
identify typical issues and challenges that occur in scheduling work and overseeing a worksite.
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 and equipment where cabling installation may be conducted
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on installation activities
organisational policies and procedures for documenting schedules.
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, 1.3, 2.3, 2.4 | Analyses plans and other documentation from a variety of sources Interprets and checks completeness and accuracy of information and data |
Writing | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.5 | Prepares a range of documents using appropriate language and organisational formats |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.3, 2.2 | Uses appropriate language for audience and context Uses questioning and listening skills to clarify requirements |
Numeracy | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1-2.3 | Make calculations appropriate for measuring and estimating materials for construction Performs mathematical calculations to analyse labour, costs and quantities to accurately process quotations Interprets and manipulates numerical information relating to targets and timelines |
Navigate the world of work | 2.4 | Takes full responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements, and identifies organisational implications of new legislation or regulation |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.3, 2.2 | Implements strategies for a diverse range of colleagues and clients to build rapport and foster strong relationships |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 | Plans and sequences complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others and taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness Applies systematic and analytical decision making processes for complex and non-routine situations Monitors progress of plans and schedules, and reviews and changes them to meet new demands and priorities |
Sectors
Telecommunications – cabling