Technical staff whose work involves civil construction of underground telecommunications infrastructure apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

A relevant job role is civil construction worker whose work includes installation of pits and pre-built enclosures with connecting pipes.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare to construct underground work

1.1. Obtain construction design plan from appropriate personnel to scope the work and arrange for site access

1.2. Notify appropriate personnel of identified safety hazards and other services

1.3. Obtain plant, tools and safety equipment to perform tasks safely and efficiently

1.4. Determine the type of undergroundenclosure specified in the construction design plan that is required for the project

2. Install enclosure

2.1. Use tools according to enterprise guidelines and occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations

2.2. Place a foundation of suitable material to provide a safe and stable footing prior to installing an underground enclosure in an excavation

2.3. Place a recognised barrier over the construction where an enclosure is to be installed over power cables according to enterprise requirements or agreements with other authorities

2.4. Install an enclosure specified in the construction design plan to manufacturer's specifications using the specified materials

2.5. Install an earth mat facility under the enclosure where specified and required by the enterprise

3. Install connecting pipe works

3.1. Install conduit in trench to enterprise specifications

3.2. Connect conduit to an enclosure according to manufacturer's specification and industry practice

4. Complete project

4.1. Complete reports according to enterprise policy and record alterations to plans using appropriate symbols

4.2. Recover obsolete materials and equipment and return to appropriate point for disposal

4.3. Restore site according to the requirements of enterprise or approving authority and to customer satisfaction

4.4. Notify appropriate personnel of job completion and obtain sign off

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

manufacturer's 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:

ICTCBL2131A Install an above ground equipment enclosure.

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.

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.

Appropriate personnel may include:

customer representative

project manager

site manager.

Safety hazards may refer to:

contact with remote power feed

electrical supply and areas of earth potential rise that require mandatory separation from cable work

hazardous conduit as in conduit colours according to AS 1345:1995 associated with a hazardous service

unstable ground.

Other services may include:

fire services

gas and water mains

high voltage (HV) power.

Plant, tools and safety equipment may include:

equipment:

flashing lights

gas and other hazard detection equipment

safety barriers

trench guards

warning signs and tapes

plant:

back hoe

bobcat

excavator

trencher

safety equipment:

personal protective clothing:

earmuffs

gloves

head protection

kneepads

masks

protective suits

safety boots

safety glasses

tools:

concrete tool

diggers

jack-hammers

power tools:

cutters

drills

saws

shovels.

Undergroundenclosure may include:

conduit and pipe

enclosure constructed of:

bricks

concrete

concrete panels

fibreglass

metal

plastic

pit

pre-fabricated manhole.

OHS regulations may include:

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

road and traffic control legislation and codes

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

Foundation of suitable material may include:

aggregate fill

concrete

gravel

sand.

Recognised barrier may be:

insulating membrane

polymeric strip material.

Unit sector

Telecommunications

Cabling

This unit contains employability skills.