Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform rigging work on telecommunications radio 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 work in rigging and install systems for 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 team communications. This unit applies to standard telecommunications structures. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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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 rigging systems |
1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards 1.2. Arrange access to the site and confirm customer requirements 1.3. Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential site hazards 1.4. Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice 1.5. Use rigging systems in a telecommunications environment according to specifications 1.6. Identify the proposed position of equipment to be mounted on telecommunications radio structures according to specifications and industry practice 1.7. Estimate safe working loads for rigging systems and equipment according to specifications 1.8. Select and inspect rigging equipment to ensure that it is fit for purpose according to specifications |
2. Set up and carry out rigging work on telecommunications radio structures |
2.1. Set up rigging and dogging equipment following safe working practices and procedures according to the occupational health and safety (OHS) Act 2.2. Operate rigging equipment and install telecommunications antenna and associated equipment according to specifications 2.3. Use internationally recognised communication signals and protocols with crane drivers and helicopter crews according to the Crane Association Crane Safety Manual for Operators/Users |
3. De-rig and complete documentation |
3.1. De-rig and lower rigging equipment according to specifications 3.2. Restore site to customer expectations following completion of installation according to industry practice 3.3. Complete documentation and notify customer for 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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Customer requirements may include: |
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Tools may include: |
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Safety equipment may include: |
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Rigging systems may include: |
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Specifications may relate to: |
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Safe working practices and procedures may include: |
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Internationally recognised communication signals and protocols may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Telecommunications |
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |
Telecommunications Rigging Installation |