Required skills

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

literacy skills to

complete reports in a given format

read and interpret drawings plans and specifications

numeracy skills to take and use measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve logistics problems

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment 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

use hand and power tools

use mechanical lifting devices

Required knowledge

features and operating requirements of equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a specification

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

licence requirements for working at heights

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

test methods and performance requirements

typical issues and challenges that occur on site

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

install a pole and aerial fixing device after relevant authorities have been notified and approvals obtained prior to commencement

use specialised hand or power tools and equipment for the installation of aerial cable supports safely

apply OHS requirements and work practices associated with the installation of aerial cable supports including protective clothing and personal safety items adequate warning signs and safety devices

comply with all related OHS requirements and work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where aerial cable supports may be installed

use of plant tools and equipment to erect aerial supports currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on aerial support erection activities

Method 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 an aerial erected by candidate the

direct observation of the candidate erecting an aerial support structure

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skill

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLA Fix aerial cable

ICTCBL2134A Fix aerial cable.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish 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

Appropriate personnel may include:

Safety hazards may refer to:

Other services may include:

Plant, tools, safety equipment may include:

OHS regulations may include:

Pole may be:

Aerial fixing devices include: