Technical staff whose work involves undertaking a civil site survey apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. The site surveys may be undertaken for an upgrade or a new installation.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for survey

1.1. Discuss detailed requirements and arrange access to site with key stakeholders

1.2. Examine regulatory and statutory requirements associated with the telecommunications project

1.3. Determine need for specialist studies for the site

2. Survey land, buildings and facilities

2.1. Survey existing buildings to assess capability of meeting changes required for the project

2.2. Collect information through site survey

2.3. Determine environmental impact of development

2.4. Estimate impact of prevailing weather conditions on planned changes

2.5. Assess and document building options should a new structure be necessary

2.6. Assess geographical nature of land and determine barriers to signalling

3. Report survey findings and recommendations

3.1. Outline survey findings and recommendations to accommodate project requirements on the site

3.2. Develop options to meet planned changes along with cost-benefit data

3.3. Complete report and forward to relevant stakeholders following relevant procedures

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to:

interpret technical telecommunications specifications

read and interpret drawings related to layouts, design, construction and project management

write reports

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and coordinate surveys

problem solving skills to solve site problems for telecommunications projects

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to safety requirements

technical skills to assess technical requirements compared to survey data

Required knowledge

background information required to undertake a civil site survey

meteorology and weather conditions

features and operating requirements of construction equipment

geographical barriers to signalling

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

licensing and regulatory issues applying to a civil site survey on telecommunications sites

soil testing methods and requirements

specific knowledge of:

civil site safety practices

personal protective equipment for civil survey projects

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to surveys 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:

negotiate with key stakeholders, enterprise personnel, customers, community representatives, specialists and other contractors on environmental and network needs

undertake a survey of environmental conditions, land, buildings and facilities for a telecommunications project

apply legislative impacts on the project including relevant operational codes, OHS requirements and work practices

report survey findings outlining options and including recommendations with supporting reasons, coverage of existing and proposed needs.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

site for civil site survey

use of equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and enterprise documentation that impacts on survey work.

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:

direct observation of the candidate performing a civil site survey

review of reports completed by the candidate outlining survey findings, recommendations and options

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of regulatory and enterprise requirements and survey methods.

Guidance information for assessment

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

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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.

Key stakeholders may include:

community representatives

contractors

customers

enterprise personnel

survey specialists.

Regulatory and statutory requirements may include:

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards

Australian building codes and regulations

International Standards ISO 9000 and ISO 9001

environmental protection

fire regulations

heritage legislation

industrial relations awards and agreements

International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations

local government

Telecommunications Act and telecommunications national code

OHS Act

Privacy Act

Trade Practices Act

spectrum management regulation.

Specialist studies relate to:

archaeologists

environmental experts

geologists

heritage experts

surveyors.

Survey existing buildings may include:

access

building design

ceiling heights

communications options

earthing arrangements

existing environmental conditions

floor loading

floor space

security arrangements.

Site survey may include:

building availability capacity

earthing requirements environmental impact

geological and land surveys

land:

Crown

private

line of sight data

power availability

regulatory and statutory requirements

site availability

site ownership and acquisition data

soil

weather conditions.

Environmental impact may involve:

disturbance of flora and fauna

features:

access

dams

fences

hazards

survey marks

issues:

environment

habitats

heritage values

legislation

seasonal changes

traditional landowners

pollution:

air

noise

water

radio frequency hazards

visual impact:

location of other services and plant

potential hazards

potential soil erosion areas.

Weather conditions may include impact of:

cyclone

earthquake

fire risk

flooding

fog

rainfall

snow

wind.

Building options may include:

container

hut

new building

portable housing

underground housing.

Barriers to signalling may include:

distance

land or water

line of sight

local features

weather conditions.

Unit sector

Telecommunications

Workplace effectiveness

This unit contains employability skills.