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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for installation of radio plant
   • Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
   • Arrange access to site and discuss client requirements
   • Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential site hazards
   • Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice
   • Develop installation plans in agreement with client or site supervisor
   • Procure materials and verify delivery against inventory according to industry practice
2. Install plant and equipment
   • Set up rigging equipment for safe and effective use according to specifications
   • Install telecommunications radio equipment and feeders according to specifications and industry practice following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
   • Maintain installation progress documentation according to company and client requirements
3. Assist with testing and fault finding
   • Assist with testing of telecommunications radio equipment mounted on telecommunications structures
   • Identify and locate faults by interpreting test results and rectify according to industry practice
   • Document test results according to specifications and client requirements
4. Clean up site and complete documentation
   • De-rig and lower rigging equipment according to specifications
   • Restore site to client expectations following completion of installation, according to industry practice
   • Complete documentation and notify client for sign off

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

install basic telecommunications radio plant and equipment according to job specifications and all work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations, standards and environmental requirements

assist with testing and fault-finding basic telecommunications radio plant and equipment mounted on telecommunications structures

use effective communications skills related to:

dogging

work associates

supervisors

team members

enterprise documentation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline antenna principles

outline the features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

discuss relevant regulations and typical issues and challenges that may occur on site

explain rigging practices and systems in relation to telecommunications radio structures, and related licensing and regulatory issues

discuss the main principles of:

electromagnetic radiation (EMR) safety practices

optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

working-at-heights safety practices

summarise specific WHS requirements relating to the activity and site conditions, including:

basic survival skills

company WHS procedures

hypothermia

remote area first aid.

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