Assessor Resource

ICTTCR2188A
Use rigging practices and systems on telecommunications network structures

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Technical staff who work in rigging and install systems for telecommunications radio structures apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They may make use of rigging plant and equipment, fall arrest, fall guarding and fall constraint and team communications.

This unit applies to standard telecommunications structures.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform rigging work on telecommunications radio structures.

A licensed rigger is required for the installation of some rigging equipment.

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 dogging

CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLRG4001A 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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

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:

apply OHS requirements and work practices associated with rigging

carry out basic dogging skills

carry out basic rigging skills

set up a mobile crane

use specialised hand or power tools and equipment normally used in rigging.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

site on which rigging operations may be conducted

rigging and safety equipment

relevant regulations, standards specifications and manuals.

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:

direct observation of the candidate setting up and carrying out rigging work on a telecommunications radio structure

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess OHS requirements and work practices associated with rigging.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTCR2189A Use operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment

ICTTCR2190A Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures.

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 other personnel, including the use of radio devices

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, plans and specifications

planning and organisational skills to prioritise and monitor own work and OHS responsibilities

problem solving and contingency management skills to adapt rigging activities and requirements to particular sites and conditions

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 working 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

technical skills to select and use rigging equipment and practices to suit different applications

Required knowledge

features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

hypothermia symptoms and methods of prevention and treatment

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

overview knowledge of meteorology and weather prediction

remote area first aid

specific knowledge related to:

electromagnetic radiation (EMR) safety practices

optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

personal protective equipment for rigging projects

requirements of the OHS Act, relevant regulations, and applicable site and company OHS procedures

rigging practices and systems to telecommunications radio structures

working at heights safety practices

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:

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards

appropriate licences that may be required:

crane

dogging

rigging

scaffolding

winch

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) electromagnetic radiation (EMR) standard

AS 1353.1:1997

AS 1353.2:1997

AS 1657:1992

AS 2089:2008

AS 2319:2001

AS 2626: replaced by AS/NZS 1891.4:2000

AS 3775.1:2004 AS 3775.2:2004 Chain AS 3777:2008

AS 4497.2:1997 AS/NZS 1891.1:2007 AS/NZS 1891.4:2000

AS/NZS 4801:2001

AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 Australian building codes and regulations

Australian standards

CE, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) equipment standards

enterprise standards

environmental protection

equipment certifications:

NFPA 1983 (2006 edition)

NFPA/UL G-rated (General Use)

equipment standards:

intrinsically safe lightning protection

site engineering standard

fire regulations

heritage legislation

international standards

local government

OHS

Radcoms Act

related publications

Telecoms Act

WI's, CI's, Business Operating Procedures (BOP), Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instruction (RALI), assignment guidelines.

Customer requirements may include:

availability of asset owner site personnel

compatibility with rest of network

timelines

type of equipment

type of structure.

Tools may include:

crane

hand

load/tension gauge

mechanical

power.

Safety equipment may include:

aerial safety belts and lines

anchor straps

earmuffs

elevated platform

equipment guards

fall arrest systems

fall constraint systems

fall guarding systems

flashing lights

gloves

guards

helmets

pulleys

rigging plates

rope clamps

safety cages

safety glasses

safety harnesses:

basic

full body fall arrest

sit harness

scaffold deck

warning signs and tapes.

Rigging systems may include:

knots

mechanical lifting

ropes and connectors:

anchor points

connectors

jointing splices

karabiners

rigging screws

shackles

slings

snatch blocks

strops

synthetic ropes

turn buckles

wire rope grips

wire ropes

safe working loads:

effort

force

load

reaction

torque

splices:

back

eye

short.

Specifications may relate to:

direction on equipment tensioning:

load cells

temporary anchors

terminations:

bulldog grips

preformed dead ends

directions on carrying out rigging work

earthing of plant on network structures

installation of equipment on telecommunications radio structures

specification of bolts:

high strength

high tensile

mild

stainless

torque limits.

Safe working practices and procedures may include:

climbing telecommunications network structures safely

fall arrest:

fixed

temporary

identifying electrical hazards for working safely on telecommunications radio structures

identifying hazards associated with wearing a safety harness

lifting methods

load calculation

personal protective equipment

radio frequency (RF) EMR including:

methods of detecting and reporting EMR hazards

sources and types of RF EMR and its associated risks

verifying and maintaining the EMR hazard management plan against an on site situation

safety issues in:

roof work

fall arrest

fall guarding

site hazard identification and control measures:

potential EMR hazards

potential optical fibre and laser equipment hazards.

Internationally recognised communication signals and protocols may include:

communication and signal methods used to coordinate the load movement with safety and signals

signals given within sight and out of sight of equipment operator.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Arrange access to the site and confirm customer requirements 
Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential site hazards 
Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice 
Use rigging systems in a telecommunications environment according to specifications 
Identify the proposed position of equipment to be mounted on telecommunications radio structures according to specifications and industry practice 
Estimate safe working loads for rigging systems and equipment according to specifications 
Select and inspect rigging equipment to ensure that it is fit for purpose according to specifications 
Set up rigging and dogging equipment following safe working practicesand procedures according to the occupational health and safety (OHS) Act 
Operate rigging equipment and install telecommunications antenna and associated equipment according to specifications 
Use internationally recognised communication signals and protocols with crane drivers and helicopter crews according to the Crane Association Crane Safety Manual for Operators/Users 
De-rig and lower rigging equipment according to specifications 
Restore site to customer expectations following completion of installation according to industry practice 
Complete documentation and notify customer for sign off 

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