Assessment Requirements for ICTTCR203 Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures

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Assessment Requirements for ICTTCR203 Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

use safe rigging practices according to all work health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements, regulations and standards

assess the status and condition of the telecommunications structure to be climbed and plot a climbing route according to industry practice

select climbing equipment and climb a telecommunications network structure

work safely using climbing and working fall arrest systems

perform rescues from telecommunications network structures to industry standards.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

discuss falls, including:

fall factors according to the Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls

fall prevention

fall types according to Australian Standards and regulations

list features and operating requirements of rigging equipment

summarise optical fibre cabling and equipment safety practices

identify personal protective equipment for rigging projects

summarise, in relation to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation (EMR):

associated risks

methods of detecting

need to verify and maintain the EMR hazard management plan against an on-site situation

preparing for work at a telecommunications site with potential EMR hazards

reporting EMR hazards safety practices

sources and types of RF EMR

discuss rescue methods and practices relevant to the rigging environment

outline safe rigging principles

describe suspension trauma, including:

cause

effect

prevention

treatment

discuss, in relation to a safety harness:

hazards associated with wearing a safety harness

how to check, fit and use a safety harness

the types and application of different safety harnesses

explain licensing and regulatory issues applying to rigging practices and systems on telecommunications radio structures

outline risks present when working on telecommunications radio structures

clarify specific WHS issues that affect rigging, including:

relevant regulations, and applicable site and company WHS procedures

rigging practices and systems for telecommunications radio structures

safe climbing practices, including maintaining three points of contact while climbing

safe working and minimum approach distances for hazards on telecommunications network structures, according to standards and regulations

safety requirements when working at heights according to WHS legislation.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications ‒ telecommunications rigging installation field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and materials.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2