Required skills

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

literacy skills to

interpret technical telecommunications specifications

read and interpret drawings related to layouts design construction and project management

write reports

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and coordinate surveys

problem solving skills to solve site problems for telecommunications projects

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to safety requirements

technical skills to assess technical requirements compared to survey data

Required knowledge

background information required to undertake a civil site survey

meteorology and weather conditions

features and operating requirements of construction equipment

geographical barriers to signalling

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

licensing and regulatory issues applying to a civil site survey on telecommunications sites

soil testing methods and requirements

specific knowledge of

civil site safety practices

personal protective equipment for civil survey projects

occupational health and safety OHS requirements relating to surveys and site conditions

typical issues and challenges that occur onsite

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

negotiate with key stakeholders enterprise personnel customers community representatives specialists and other contractors on environmental and network needs

undertake a survey of environmental conditions land buildings and facilities for a telecommunications project

apply legislative impacts on the project including relevant operational codes OHS requirements and work practices

report survey findings outlining options and including recommendations with supporting reasons coverage of existing and proposed needs

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site for civil site survey

use of equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and enterprise documentation that impacts on survey work

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 performing a civil site survey

review of reports completed by the candidate outlining survey findings recommendations and options

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of regulatory and enterprise requirements and survey methods

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTPMGA Prepare a project brief

ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief.

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

Key stakeholders may include:

Regulatory and statutory requirements may include:

Specialist studies relate to:

Survey existing buildings may include:

Site survey may include:

Environmental impact may involve:

Weather conditions may include impact of:

Building options may include:

Barriers to signalling may include: