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:

excavate for installation of an enclosure and conduit to industry standards applying related OHS requirements and work practices

install enclosure and conduit according to specifications and industry standards

restore site and complete documentation.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

sites where installation of underground enclosures and conduit may be conducted

use of installation equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on cable installation activities.

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:

review of a hands-on project completed by the candidate

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation outlining design amendments

direct observation of the candidate installing underground enclosures and conduit.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTCBL3019A Install underground cable.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English 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.

Required skills

communication skills to:

liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

relate to work associates, supervisors, team members and clients

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, specifications and service orders

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and maintain equipment

problem solving skills to solve equipment and 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 and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to:

perform fault clearance

use diagnostic equipment

use excavation machinery

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

ACMA Competency Requirements for Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000

features and operating requirements of test equipment

information required to operate equipment according to a test specification

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

manufacturer's 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 range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

appropriate licences:

crane

forklift

winch

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) Standards and Codes

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM)
Volume 1

AS/NZS 3000:2007

AS/NZS 3080:2003

AS/NZS 3084:2003

AS/NZS 3085.1:2004

AS/NZS IEC 61935.1:2006

AS/NZS IEC 61935.2:2006

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3:2007

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 24702:2007

cabling security codes and regulations

Environmental Protection Acts

OHS Acts

road and traffic control legislation and codes

technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006and, AS/ACIF S009:2006.

Hazards may include:

building debris

earth potential rise (EPR):

event at a site, such as an electrical distribution substation, may expose telecommunications personnel, users or plant to hazardous voltages

glass fibre

live power lines

manual handling

mud and water

natural gas and other gas build up

needle stick injury

optical fibre cable may contain hazardous light

radio frequency (RF) equipment emitting radiation

remote power feeding services which operate at above telecommunications network voltage (TNV)

vermin.

Plans may include:

building

constructions

design

site layout drawings

street.

Authorised personnel may include:

construction manager

project manager

site manager

site supervisor.

Relevant authorities may include:

cable location services (Dial Before you Dig)

environment protection

local government

private owners

utility providers, such as:

electricity

fire services

gas

other telecommunications providers

water.

Tools and equipment may include:

hand tools, such as:

crowbar

glue

hammers

pick

saws

shovels

mechanical equipment, such as:

auger

backhoe

borer

concrete gutter

ditch witch

excavators

mole plough

trenching machine.

Barriers may include:

flashing lights

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats.

Stability may refer to:

structural support

vertical and secure walls

water diversion and extraction.

Ease of access may include:

access points

egress

location of backfill.

Enclosure may include:

constructed on site from:

bricks

concrete

polyethylene

pits

purpose built or prefabricated to ACMA requirements

tunnels.

OHS and environmental requirements may relate to:

identifying other services, including power and gas

need for decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

gloves:

plastic

rubber

leather

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of:

asbestos

chemicals

materials

tools and equipment

work platforms

safety equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

witches hats

special access requirements

suitable light and ventilation

environmental considerations:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Impediments to cable hauling may include:

construction debris

poor internal joints

spoil, such as:

gravel

rocks

sand

soil.

Reports may include:

Dial before you dig specifications

job cards

plans

work sheets.