Technicians and installers apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

This unit applies to domestic and commercial roof work applications, which may be new or existing structures requiring installation or maintenance of telecommunications equipment. Typical equipment includes antenna or satellite dish, coaxial cable, waveguide and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) hardware.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control

1.1. Notify customer and arrange access to the site

1.2. Recognise and report hazards in the work area to designatedpersonnel according to workplace procedures

1.3. Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) legislative requirements, workplace procedures and work instructions to control risks

1.4. Comply with safe work practices for working safely on roofs and adhere to workplace environmental requirements throughout the work

1.5. Implement duty of care requirements to provide a safe working environment

1.6. Complete job safety analysis (JSA) sheets according to work requirements, including hazard identification and risk assessment

1.7. Use and maintain personal protective equipment and personal safety equipment according to work requirements and apply fall protection and personal safety requirements according to regulatory requirements

2. Prepare for work on rooftop

2.1. Assess scope of work according to workplace procedures, relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards and relevant job information details

2.2. Inspect site to determine layout and equipment requirements according to work order

2.3. Select materials, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment and check for serviceability

2.4. Inspect and install fall protection and perimeter protection equipment, ensuring adequacy for work and conformance to regulatory requirements

2.5. Install roof safety system according to workplace and regulatory requirements

2.6. Select and install appropriate signage and barricades

3. Perform telecommunications work on rooftop

3.1. Inspect access from ground to work area ensuring it is safe and according to regulatory requirements

3.2. Estimate the total weight of material to be raised to rooftop to carry out the work

3.3. Determine and use the safest lifting method to bring materials and equipment to rooftop according to regulatory requirements.

3.4. Secure test equipment, hardware and tools safely on rooftop and distribute weight to eliminate risk of damage to roof cover

3.5. Inspect safety system periodically for compliance with regulations according to workplace procedures and report faults

3.6. Monitor risk control measures to ensure that they are effective and appropriate to the task and work environment

3.7. Reassess risk control measures as required, according to changed work practices or site conditions and make alterations within scope of authority

4. Complete activities and documentations

4.1. Dismantle safety system according to prescribed sequence and remove from worksite

4.2. Clear work area and dispose of materials or recycle according to state and territory legislation and workplace procedures

4.3. Clean, check and maintain tools and equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and workplace procedures

4.4. Complete documentation according to workplace requirements and notify customer for sign off

Required skills

communication skills to:

access information

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication to identify and confirm requirements and share information

follow instructions

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

literacy skills to:

complete workplace documentation

document scope of work and work practices

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

numeracy skills to estimate and calculate weight of materials

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

providing necessary safety measures, including the installation of a roof safety system

safety awareness skills to :

conduct a safety assessment of a roof worksite

identify and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

technical skills to:

access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use communications equipment

Required knowledge

JSA and safe work method statements

nature of work undertaken on roofs

processes of providing for safe working practices

relevant statutory and regulatory authority requirements related to working safely on roofs

roof safety equipment and systems and considerations to facilitate working safely on roofs

SI system of measurement

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:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications for working safely on roofs

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective equipment

provide for erection, maintenance and dismantling of the fall and perimeter protection requirements for the site. As a minimum given the plans and specifications for the roof working area of a corner, extending at least 4 metres in either direction and greater than 1.8 m high, incorporating harnesses and harness fixing points for safe personal and stores access to the roof, stores and equipment locations

carry out a risk assessment ensuring:

correct identification of risks and safety requirements

correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

site on roof where operations may be conducted

induction procedure and requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

relevant regulations, standards specifications and manuals, including industry related systems information.

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:

direct observation of the candidate preparing and carrying out telecommunications work on roofs

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

review of JSAs and documentation prepared by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

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

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.

Hazards may include:

contact with electrical wiring

environmental hazards:

air pollution

dangerous gases

heavy or noxious metals pollution

noise

petrochemical spillage

prevailing weather condition

release of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC)

fibre offcut damage to eyes and skin

flammable cleaning chemicals fluids and solvents

health hazards:

dangerous or harmful substances

handling of optic fibres and lasers

risk of infection

risk of sustained injury from repetitive tasks

laser damage to eyes

radio frequency (RF) exposure from transmitting antenna in close proximity

roof safety system in poor condition or non existent

safety hazards

biomechanical

lifting

potentially harmful procedures, such as welding

working at heights.

Designated personnel includes:

OHS personnel

other persons authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to:

perform specified work

approve specified work

inspect specified work

direct specified work

project manager

site manager

supervisors

team leaders.

OHS legislative requirements may relate to:

Australian standards

duty of care

health and safety representatives, committees and supervisors

industry OHS standards and guidelines

licences, tickets or certificates of competency

national safety standards

OHS and Welfare Acts and regulations

safety codes of practice.

Workplace procedures may include:

assessing risks

controlling hazards

emergency responses to:

accidents

fires

other emergencies

identifying hazards

reporting OHS issues

resolving OHS issues

using personal protective equipment

using personal safety equipment.

Control risks may include:

three steps in risk management process:

assess risk

identify hazard

implement control methods.

Safe work practices may relate to:

avoiding contact with chemicals, breathing in fumes and vapours, and digesting such materials

being aware of what to do and how to treat any potential accident

drugs and alcohol at work

general requirements for:

safe use of plant and equipment

use of personal protective equipment and clothing and personal safety equipment

housekeeping to ensure a clean, tidy and safe work area

manufacturer's warnings or instruction labels in relation to the laser product are not damaged or obscured during installation

no fibre particles, hazardous solvents or chemicals are left on site at the completion of the work

observing warning labels used in conjunction with laser and optical fibre systems and RF system

preventing bullying and harassment

relevant Australian standards of required health and safety precautions

smoking in designated areas

specific organisational safety requirements

storing and removing debris

using appropriate warning labels on climbing equipment and rooftop

using fire fighting equipment

using first aid equipment

using safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

hazardous materials and substances

service lines

surrounding structures and facilities

trip hazards

use of tools and equipment

worksite visitors and the public

working at heights

working in proximity to others.

Environmental requirements may include:

clean-up protection and management

dust

noise

ozone protection

waste management.

Duty of care requirements relate to:

legal responsibility to do everything reasonably practicable to protect others from harm

own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices:

activities that require licences

certificates of competency

tickets

relevant state OHS requirements:

construction supervisors

construction workers

designers

employers and self-employed persons

inspectors

manufacturers and suppliers

persons in control of the work site

subcontractors.

Job safety analysis (JSA) may include:

each new workplace or worksite situation

health, safety and environmental hazards

primary application of assessment

sheets to record the steps in the risk management process:

assessment

control

identification.

Hazard identification may include:

checking equipment and work area:

before work commences

during work

housekeeping

reviewing accident or incident records

workplace inspections.

Risk assessment may include:

a scale:

high

low

medium

awareness of likelihood and consequence factors

JSA.

Personal protective equipment used to control a hazard may include:

breathing apparatus:

dust masks

respirators

clothing:

boots

gloves

overalls

protective jackets or pants for preparing, cutting or jointing optical fibres

face and head protection:

face masks

goggles

helmets

radiation detectors.

Personal safety equipment includes:

aerial safety belts and lines

anchor straps

karabiners

lanyard

rope clamps

safety harness.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards shall 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

Australian building codes and regulations

cabling security codes and regulations

compliance with appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standard requirements for aerial cables

Environmental Protection Acts

fire regulations

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

noise abatement and heritage legislation

OHS

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

Job information details may include:

diagrams and sketches

instructions issued by customer

regulatory and legislative requirements

safe work procedures relating to working on roofs

signage

work order

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Tools and equipment may include:

communications equipment:

mobile phones

2 way radios

fall protection

ladders

lifting and load shifting equipment, including:

chain blocks

elevated work platforms

hoists and jacks

scaffolds

perimeter protection

signage and barricades.

Roof safety system may include:

footwalks

handrails

harness fixing points

kickboards

safety harness

scaffolds.

Lifting method may include:

arranging for pre-delivery of goods

using block and tackle

using construction elevator

using elevated work platforms.

Report faults may be:

according to company's workplace procedures

written or verbal notification.

Documentation may include:

completed work order

modifications to procedures

reported faults

work details.

Unit sector

Telecommunications

Occupational health and safety

This unit contains employability skills.