Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use rigging to assess risk, climb and perform rescue on telecommunications network structures. This unit applies to standard telecommunications structures. A licensed rigger is required for the installation of some rigging equipment. The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels. CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level. If operation of an elevated work platform (EWP) is required, a licence may be required. Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Technical staff who use rigging on telecommunications radio structures apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They may make use of rigging plant and equipment, fall arrest, fall guarding and fall constraint and work in teams. |
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. Prepare to use safe rigging practices |
1.1. Notify appropriate personnel and take necessary precautions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities 1.2. Prepare for given work according to minimum approach distances for hazards on telecommunications network structures as prescribed in relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards |
2. Assess the status and condition of telecommunications network structures and identify climbing route |
2.1. Inspect and assess the status and condition of telecommunications structures according to industry practice 2.2. Plot optimum climbing route to avoid hazards and the most effective use of selected equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and industry practice |
3. Prepare climbing equipment |
3.1. Select climbing equipment in keeping with the structures to be climbed according to industry practice 3.2. Inspect climbing equipment for damage according to specifications and industry practice |
4. Climb telecommunications network structures |
4.1. Use safe climbing practices when ascending telecommunications network structures according to the occupational health and safety (OHS) Act 4.2. Maintain permanent attachment when more than three metres from the ground adhering to safety requirements when working at heights 4.3. Maintain three points of contact at all times according to industry practice while climbing telecommunications network structures 4.4. Manage ropes to avoid entanglement or fouling on the structure 4.5. Maintain safe working and minimum approach distances from hazards on telecommunications network structures at all times according to standards and regulations |
5. Use climbing and working fall arrest systems |
5.1. Perform transfers to and from the climbing system and the working system using fall prevention practices according to industry practice 5.2. Use the working fall arrest system according to specifications |
6. Perform rescues |
6.1. Perform rescues according to situation, industry practice and local instruction 6.2. Obtain medical treatment if required 6.3. Report accidents or incidents according to company procedures and local instructions |
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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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:
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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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Relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards may include: |
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Status and condition of telecommunications structures may relate to: |
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Climbing equipment may include: |
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Specifications may include: |
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Safety requirements when working at heights may include: |
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Telecommunications network structures may include: |
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Perform rescues 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 |
Telecommunications Rigging Installation |