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Evidence Guide: ICTCBL3020A - Construct aerial cable supports

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ICTCBL3020A - Construct aerial cable supports

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare site for installation

  1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
  3. Verify aerialcable support installationrequirements according to the appropriate plans and recognise constraints
  4. Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities
  5. Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on work site
  6. Assess support structure as safe for normal working conditions
  7. Set up cable support installation equipment according to manufacturer's requirements and enterprise guidelines
Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

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Arrange access to the site according to required procedure

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Verify aerialcable support installationrequirements according to the appropriate plans and recognise constraints

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Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities

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Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on work site

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Assess support structure as safe for normal working conditions

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Set up cable support installation equipment according to manufacturer's requirements and enterprise guidelines

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Install aerial support structures

  1. Select type of aerial cable support for catenary wire installation
  2. Use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights
  3. Erect barriers according to safety requirements
  4. Construct support foundations to specifications and provide for safe and secure operation of support structure
  5. Install aerial cable supports securely following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer's specifications
Select type of aerial cable support for catenary wire installation

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Use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights

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Erect barriers according to safety requirements

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Construct support foundations to specifications and provide for safe and secure operation of support structure

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Install aerial cable supports securely following occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements according to plan and manufacturer's specifications

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Restore site and complete documentation

  1. Reinstate site to identified requirements
  2. Complete reports on installation and design amendments and file according to enterprise requirements
  3. Notify customer and obtain sign off
Reinstate site to identified requirements

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Complete reports on installation and design amendments and file according to enterprise requirements

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Notify customer and obtain sign off

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

prepare site for aerial cable support construction ensuring all relevant authorities have been notified and approvals obtained prior to commencement

install aerial support structures using pole and wall supports applying all related OHS requirements and work practices

use rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights

restore site and complete documentation.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites where construction of aerial cable supports may be conducted

use of aerial support installation equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on aerial cable installation activities.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation, including updated cable plans and records

direct observation of the candidate constructing aerial cable supports.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBL3021A Install aerial cable.

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.

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Resources to support learning and assessment are provided in Volume 3 of the Training Package.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

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

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as cable plans, equipment manuals, specifications and service orders

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and logistics problems

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adhere to all safety requirements

technical skills to:

perform fault clearance

use basic rigging procedures, methods and equipment for working safely at heights

use diagnostic equipment

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

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

manufacturer's requirements for safe operation of equipment

safety precautions when working at heights

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

Range Statement

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:

crane

EWP

forklift

winch

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM)
Volume 1

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

cabling security codes and regulations

Environmental Protection Acts

OHS

road and traffic control legislation and codes

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006.

Aerial cable support installation requirements may include:

approvals from relevant authorities

details of:

location of other services

location of plant and equipment

proposed route

reinstatement requirements

site access requirements

joint use with electrical services

public or private structures

regulated or industry codes of practice and include appropriate ACMA technical standards

use of:

pole

tower

wall.

Plans may include:

building

construction

design

site layout drawings

street.

Constraints may include:

availability of cable size and type

condition of poles

earth potential rise (EPR):

event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages.

optical cable may contain a hazardous light

radio frequency (RF) equipment may emit hazardous radiation

remote power feeding which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)

site conditions.

Relevant authorities may include:

cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)

environment protection

local government

private owners

utility providers such as:

electricity

fire services

gas

telecommunications providers

water.

Hazards may include:

EPR

optical cable:

bare fibres

hazardous laser light

RF emission

remote power feeding.

Support structure as safe may refer to:

condemned pole status markings

suitable testing methods

visible signs of decay or stress.

Specifications may include:

ACMA technical standard requirements:

cable

cabling products

hazard requirements including:

enterprise

local environmental

manufacturer's

regulated or industry codes of practice.

Aerial cable supports may include:

brackets

clamps

hooks

pig rings

riser pipes

screw hooks

turn buckles.

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

identifying other services, including power and gas

need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

gloves

leather

plastic

rubber

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safety harness

safety line

safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:

asbestos

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms

safety equipment

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

special access requirements

suitable light and ventilation

environmental considerations:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Reports may include:

job cards

plans

worksheets.