Required skills

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

literacy skills to interpret plans and specifications

numeracy skills to take measurements for construction work

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

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail

technical skills to

apply regulations and standards related to the installation of the enclosures

install earth mat facility and conduits

interpret drawings

lay foundations

use hand and power tools in civil construction work

Required knowledge

civil construction

construction plant tools and equipment operation

enclosure construction methods

foundations

plans

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

manufacturers requirements for safe operation of equipment

specific OHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions

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 enclosures including pipe pit and prefabricated manhole

construct in two different soil types sand rock soil or combination soil types and shore an excavation site to meet enterprise and regulatory requirements

use specialised hand or power tools and equipment normally used for excavation pipe conduit installation and site restoration safely

apply related OHS requirements and work practices associated with excavation enclosure installation and site restoration

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites where enclosure construction and may be conducted

use of construction equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on construction

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 enclosure constructed by the candidate

review completed documentation including reports and records of alterations

direct observation of the candidate constructing an underground telecommunications infrastructure

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBLA Install an above ground equipment enclosure

ICTCBL2131A Install an above ground equipment enclosure.

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 and safety equipment may include:

Undergroundenclosure may include:

OHS regulations may include:

Foundation of suitable material may include:

Recognised barrier may be: