Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install underground enclosures and conduit for new or cable maintenance tasks in access networks or customer premises. Assessment by a TITAB registered assessor is recommended. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Technical staff who install underground infrastructure for new and upgrades of telecommunications cabling apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. This unit applies to indoor and outdoor installation within customer premises. It may be applied to domestic, commercial or industrial installations. |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for installation of underground enclosure and conduit |
1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards 1.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure 1.3. Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite 1.4. Verify location of proposed installation according to the appropriate plans obtained from authorised personnel 1.5. Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities 1.6. Organise tools and equipment for given work and safe work practice 1.7. Erect barriers according to safety requirements |
2. Install enclosure and conduit |
2.1. Excavate site maintaining stability and allowing ease of access 2.2. Construct or install enclosure according to design specifications and following occupational health and safety (OHS ) and environmental requirements 2.3. Install conduit to specifications and manufacturer's requirements ensuring that internal surfaces are free from impediments to cable hauling 2.4. Seal conduit entry into enclosure against ingress of foreign matter 2.5. Install cable support structure and access facilities in enclosures to specifications |
3. Restore site and complete documentation |
3.1. Complete backfill safely using suitable spoil and materials that ensures conduit protection 3.2. Reinstate site to identified requirements 3.3. Complete reports on installation and design amendments accurately and file promptly according to enterprise requirements 3.4. Notify customer and obtain sign off |
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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Hazards may include: |
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Plans may include: |
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Authorised personnel may include: |
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Relevant authorities may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Barriers may include: |
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Stability may refer to: |
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Ease of access may include: |
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Enclosure may include: |
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OHS and environmental requirements may relate to: |
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Impediments to cable hauling may include: |
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Reports 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 |
Cabling |