ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for fault- finding activity

1.1 Determine, from documentation or discussion with appropriate personnel, work to be undertaken, including reported fault location

1.2 Access site according to workplace and/or enterprise procedures

1.3 Identify existing and potential site hazards, assess risks and implement risk control measures

1.4 Prepare testing in consultation with others affected by the proposed work and sequence work appropriately

1.5 Obtain required materials for testing, reporting and rectification work according to enterprise procedures and job/work ticket requirements

1.6 Obtain required tools, equipment and testing devices according to enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety

2. Conduct activities to test and locate cable faults

2.1 Establish nature of fault through analysis of source, history and available information

2.2 Select and use appropriate test equipment to locate, diagnose and analyse fault

2.3 Conduct tests according to selected test equipment operating instructions and safety requirements, and ensure diagnostic process aligns to customer service requirements

2.4 Identify and test for fault efficiently and sustainably

2.5 Evaluate test results to determine cause of fault/s using appropriate methods and processes

3. Rectify fault

3.1 Carry out work health and safety (WHS) activities prior to entering a pit or manhole and protect underground assets prior to excavation

3.2 Physically locate fault position in a length of cable or buried joint

3.3 Rectify fault or escalate to appropriate level

3.4 Discuss and document established methods for dealing with unexpected situations with appropriate personnel

3.5 Confirm that current standard of performance for copper cables will be viable after fault remediation work

3.6 Confirm integrity of repaired fault using appropriate carrier testing processes

4. Report fault-findings and rectification

4.1 Report fault identification and fault clearance

4.2 Update fault records

4.3 Restore worksite to customer satisfaction and acceptable industry standards

4.4 Notify customer and/or relevant parties to obtain sign-off

Skill

Description

Reading

Recognises and interprets technical documentation to determine important information

Writing

Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to develop basic reports and in all written tasks

Oral Communication

Liaises with customers about technical requirements using specific and relevant language

Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding

Numeracy

Evaluates and reviews technical data for specifications

Navigate the world of work

Appreciates implications of legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own role

Seeks advice about expectations when preparing for work

Get the work done

Determines job priorities and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks

Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making slight adjustments if necessary and addressing some unexpected issues

Takes responsibility for routine decision-making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking some situational factors into account

Diagnoses and implements standard solutions to for routine problems, seeking assistance from more experienced colleagues when required

Understands purposes and specific functions of common fault location equipment and uses them effectively to complete routine tasks