List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for radio communications site audit | 1.1 Confirm need for site audit through appropriate triggers and arrange formal approval for site access from authorised personnel 1.2 Clarify audit requirements according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, including safety and security arrangements, and action required to comply 1.3 Clarify audit requirements with client or project originator, where appropriate, and incorporate broader audit considerations 1.4 Prepare a hardcopy of site information for use as an audit validation list at site 1.5 Specify staff, equipment and material resource requirements for audit, based on particular site requirements ensuring equipment has been correctly calibrated and labelled 1.6 Check industry requirements for site and obtain industry licence where appropriate |
2. Undertake radio communications site audit | 2.1 Validate specific site location according to database information 2.2 Undertake audit tasks according to work health and safety (WHS), enterprise procedures and site specific safety requirements, and meet client or representative on site as required 2.3 Conduct transmission and radio frequency (RF) tests against approved specifications 2.4 Conduct check of transmitters for licensing conditions 2.5 Check transmission radio frequency against database list and obtain permission to check or alter transmission or radio frequency where appropriate 2.6 Confirm site meets specific RF WHS requirements and licensing requirements where appropriate 2.7 Confirm defined site equipment labelling comply with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards |
3. Complete audit administration tasks | 3.1 Update or arrange for update of required records regarding audit findings and action required, including liaison with authorised personnel as agreed 3.2 Monitor recommended actions to ensure compliance with findings 3.3 Issue enforcement actions as required 3.4 Finalise audit administration and return equipment and resources according to organisational procedures |
Evidence of ability to:
determine the need for a site audit and gain access approvals
conduct radio communications site audit for at least three sites with differing licensing requirements
conduct transmission and radio frequency (RF) tests
monitor non-compliances to ensure actions completed
document enforcement actions.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain features and functions of test equipment including:
digital radio communications measuring equipment
modulation analyser
power meter
RF termination
spectrum analyser
describe the features of licensing databases
describe information required to prepare and conduct telecommunications audits
explain legislation, licensing requirements for transmitters, codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact radio communications site audits
give an overview of transmission lines, transmitter and receiver architecture and their impact on radio communications audits
list required field measurements including:
carrier frequency
harmonics
intermodulation distortion (IMD) products
modulation
RF power
explain specific issues related to antenna installations and their impact on radio communications interference
explain specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements that impact the conduct of radio communications audits, including:
use of equipment
use of RF protective equipment
other personal protective equipment
explain types of adjustments that need to be made to audit procedures to meet requirements of particular sites and environmental conditions
typical issues and challenges that occur in telecommunications site audit and how these may be addressed.
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 – Compliance field of work and include access to:
sites on which audits may be conducted
use of field measurement equipment currently used in industry
relevant databases, licensing requirements and other site related documentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.