Application
This unit is for technical staff who install ICT networks powered by renewable energy solutions. This results in more efficient systems with cost reduction while meeting sustainability targets. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan to install renewable energy system | 1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2. Arrange access to site according to required procedure 1.3. Assess extent of system implementation using feasibility report and organisational guidelines 1.4. Produce a report to meet the customer and organisational requirements 1.5. Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans with recommendations 1.6. Determine and source renewable energy components according to the agreed plan |
2. Install and test renewable energy system | 2.1. 2.2. Identify and resolve problems 2.3. Integrate the renewable system into the network 2.4. Test and enhance system performance to meet organisational requirements |
3. Complete documentation and clean up worksite | 3.1. Produce an evaluation report on the actual cost-benefits of implementing the renewable energy system to the organisation 3.2. Provide a support manual for the customer 3.3. Record all test results and records for the customer 3.4. Notify customer and obtain sign off |
Required Skills
Required skills |
analytical skills to evaluate information from reports communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical, operational and business related matters literacy skills to: interpret technical renewable energy systems' installation manuals process and present written and verbal information to a diverse range of people write reports, design solutions and recommendations in required formats numeracy skills to assess cost benefits and renewable energy options problem solving skills to resolve installation problems research skills to determine requirements 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 technical skills to evaluate alternate energy systems and their compatibility with existing power sources |
Required knowledge |
broad knowledge of systems diagnostic features business processes client business domain, business function and organisation compatibility issues and resolution procedures configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks current industry accepted hardware products and renewable energy system products customer and business liaison documenting technical specifications linkage between processes technologies: alternate energy, such as solar, wind, chemical areas of the hardware relevant to configuration and testing installation procedures renewable energy system relevant to configuration and testing renewable energy systems' functionality set-up and configuration procedures vendor specifications and requirements for component installation |
Evidence Required
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: ascertain and meet client requirements for installation of a renewable energy system hardware plan and connect the hardware components according to vendor and technical specifications. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: site on which renewable energy solutions can be implemented renewable energy system currently used in industry relevant documentation, feasibility studies, equipment manuals and other site related documentation. |
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 carrying out installation and testing activities review of plans completed by the candidate for different sites oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislation and safety procedures. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTSUS5187A Implement server virtualisation for a sustainable ICT system ICTSUS4185A Install and test power management software ICTSUS4184A Install and test power saving hardware ICTSUS4186A Install thin client applications for Power over Ethernet. 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. |
Range Statement
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 include: | Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) 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 contract law National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) requirements OHS regulated or industry codes of practice including appropriate Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards technical standards AS/ACIF S008:2006 and AS/ACIF S009:2006 Trade Practices Act. |
Organisational guidelines may include: | budget constraints communication methods dispute resolution documenting procedures and templates financial control mechanisms infrastructure operational costs. |
Customer may include: | department within the organisation government department person within a department private organisation third party. |
Organisational requirements may include: | diagnostic policy preventative maintenance problem solution processes roles and technical responsibilities in the IT department vendor and product service level support agreements work environment. |
Appropriate person may include: | authorised business representative infrastructure administrator network administrator power systems manager property manager supervisor. |
Renewable energy components may include: | converter deep cycle gel cells inverter regulator solar cells solar panels wind generator. |
OHS and environmental requirements relate to: | decommissioning and isolating worksite and lines prior to commencement identifying other services, including power and gas safety equipment flashing lights gas and other hazard detection equipment safety barriers trench guards warning signs and tapes witches hats safe working practices, such as the safe use and handling of: asbestos chemicals materials tools and equipment work platforms special access requirements suitable light and ventilation environmental considerations: clean-up management clean-up protection dust noise stormwater protection waste management. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Telecommunications |
Competency Field
Sustainability |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor