Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to demonstrate and apply knowledge of fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at heights in a telecommunications rigging environment. 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 fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint when working at height in a telecommunications rigging environment 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
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 operational safety in a telecommunications rigging environment |
1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards and applicable to fall arrest, fall guarding and fall restraint systems 1.2. Select tools and safety equipment required for safe rigging practice |
2. Assess hazards associated with wearing safety equipment |
2.1. Inform appropriate personnel of potential faults and non -compliances in personal equipment 2.2. Inform appropriate personnel of primary hazards associated with the use of a safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies |
3. Check and fit a safety harness |
3.1. Use correct safety harness fitting method 3.2. Confirm that the lanyard is appropriate for the task and check lanyard and harness for faults according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace procedures 3.3. Fit the safety harness according to manufacturer's instructions |
4. Use a safety harness in a telecommunications environment |
4.1. Minimise risks to self and others while using a safety harness and lanyards using identified safety principles associated with effective fall arrest , fall guarding and fall restraint systems 4.2. Confirm the safety of possible hook-on points and select the optimum hook-on points 4.3. Attach and detach lanyards in a safe manner to and from anchor points |
5. Verify the rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall |
5.1. Confirm the rescue plan is in place with work supervisor 5.2. Notify individuals of their roles in the rescue plan 5.3. Provide a report to the supervisor on the application of operational safety in rigging practice in a telecommunications environment |
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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Tools may include: |
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Safety equipment may include: |
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Potential faults and non -compliances may relate to: |
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Personal equipment may include: |
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Safety harness and associated equipment and control strategies may include: |
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Safety harness fitting method includes: |
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Lanyard may relate to: |
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Fall arrest may include: |
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Rescue plan may relate to: |
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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 |