Assessment Requirements for ICTWHS201 Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for ICTWHS201 Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs

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 ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications for working safely on roofs

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective equipment

provide for erection, maintenance and dismantling of the fall and perimeter protection requirements for the site

carry out a risk assessment ensuring:

correct identification of risks and safety requirements

correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment

completion of all work to specification

compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

open communication and the ability to work effectively and safely with others.

Note: As a minimum, given the plans and specifications for the roof working area of a corner, extending at least 4 metres in either direction and greater than 1.8 m high, incorporating harnesses and harness fixing points for safe personal and stores access to the roof, stores and equipment locations

Knowledge Evidence

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

describe the purpose of job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

identify the various hazards associated with working on roofs

identify levels of responsibility when operating in a hazardous situation

specify workplace procedures relating to working on roofs

describe the hierarchy of control in a workplace health and safety environment in the context of:

hazards

risk

control

list and describe common workplace practices that impact health and safety

explain ‘duty of care’ and its relevance to workplace health and safety

list and describe the use of safety personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment used for working on roofs

describe safe lifting methods

explain reporting methods for safe work practices

explain the nature of work undertaken on roofs

list and apply processes of providing for safe working practices

identify and comply with relevant statutory and regulatory authority requirements related to working safely on roofs

identify and use roof safety equipment and systems and considerations to facilitate working safely on roofs

apply SI system of measurement for measurement.

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 should be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Occupational Health and Safety field of work and include access to:

site on roof where operations may be conducted

induction procedure and requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

relevant regulations, standards specifications and manuals, including industry related systems information.

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