Required skills

communication skills to

communicate the revised EMR hazard management plan to all personnel on site

liaise with other personnel

use radio devices

literacy skills to read and interpret

EMR hazard management plan

specifications and technical documentation

numeracy skills to

evaluate different types of technical data

interpret results

take measurements

planning and organisational skills to plan 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

ensure that Radman is worn according to manufacturers instructions and industry practice

prevent and treat hypothermia

select and use personal protective equipment for rigging projects to suit different applications and for work at heights

select and use required personal protective equipment for rigging projects to suit different applications and for work at heights 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 and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to

interpret and analyse documentation as sources of information relating to the site and potential EMR hazards

select and use appropriate equipment and practices to suit different applications

review the EMR hazard management plan and update to align with the onsite situation

use equipment required to support the EMR hazard management plan

Required knowledge

antenna principles

EMR risk assessment and mitigation strategies

features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

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

remote area first aid

rigging practices and systems to telecommunications radio structures

specific knowledge of

EMR

associated risks

methods of detecting and reporting EMR hazards

potential dangers of overexposure

safety practices and devices

sources and types of radio frequency EMR

optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

personal protective equipment

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

working at heights safety practices

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

produce and maintain the EMR hazard management plan against an onsite situation

carry out work according to the EMR hazard management plan

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 working safely with EMR on a telecommunications radio structure

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTTCRA Install radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures

ICTTCR3191A Install radio plant and equipment on telecommunications structures.

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

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Potential sources of radio frequency EMR may include:

Methods for determining EMR levels may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

EMR hazard management plan may relate to: