Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to conduct telecommunications operations near substantial safety hazards. It includes safe hazard management at heights near electrical distribution infrastructure, radiation devices or other services in confined spaces. If state or territory law require a licence to operate an elevated work platform (EWP) TLILIC508A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) should be completed concurrently. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to working at heights. If an EWP is required, verify state or territory law requirements for a licence to operate an EWP. If working at heights, achievement of the unit CPCPCM2015A Work safely on roofs from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Services integrated framework training package fulfils this requirement This unit addresses confined spaces but does not confer endorsement for work in confined spaces. This requires extensive specialised training which is beyond the scope of this unit. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Field officers who work with cables on elevated work platforms, in confined spaces and on roofs and other structures apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Conduct a risk assessment |
1.1. Confirm work instructions with appropriate personnel and seek clarification if required 1.2. Select occupational health and safety (OHS ) legislation , policy and procedures and technical standards relevant to the work and work site 1.3. Assess the risks from electrical , radiation , gas and other services in or adjacent to the worksite 1.4. Assess the safety of the worksite, other services and support structures using appropriate monitoring equipment . 1.5. Complete a job safety analysis (JSA ) or similar risk assessment record listing potential safety hazards associated with site and work requirements and report safety hazards to relevant personnel 1.6. Obtain and confirm permits from relevant authorities within scope of personal authority 1.7. Assess potential emergency situations relevant to the site 1.8. Note earthing arrangements for telecommunications infrastructure and any other services that impinge on the worksite |
2. Develop hazard management plan |
2.1. Propose strategies to manage potential safety hazards 2.2. Communicate hazard management strategies and confirm with co-workers 2.3. Establish and confirm safety procedures to ensure management of emergency situations 2.4. Obtain safety equipment and personal protective equipment 2.5. Delineate safe work zones and limits of approach to other services 2.6. Arrange road safety and traffic control measures 2.7. Implement safe strategies for working at heights and in confined spaces |
3. Work safely |
3.1. Use safety equipment and clothing effectively 3.2. Use ladders , climbing or lifting equipment to work safely at heights 3.3. Operate hand and power tools safely at heights 3.4. Work within identified safety zones and approach limits 3.5. Comply with enterprise and industry earthing practices 3.6. Monitor and manage risks throughout work procedures 3.7. Apply emergency procedures in the event of an incident 3.8. Reinstate the worksite to ensure the safety of telecommunications workers, the public and the telecommunications network |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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OHS legislation , policy and procedures and technical standards may include: |
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Risks from electrical , radiation , gas and other services may relate to: |
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Support structures may include: |
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Monitoring equipment may include: |
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Job safety analysis (JSA ) includes: |
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Safety hazards may include: |
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Relevant authorities may include: |
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Emergency situations may include: |
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Earthing arrangements may include: |
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Manage potential safety hazards may include: |
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Safety equipment may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Safe work zones and limits of approach may relate to: |
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Road safety and traffic control measures may include: |
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Confined spaces includes: |
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Ladders , climbing or lifting equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Telecommunications |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Occupational health and safety |