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ICTRFN401
Conduct radio frequency measurements

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge to plan and undertake testing, including measuring, recording and interpreting results within all legislative and regulatory frameworks.

It applies to individuals who work in the field to install, maintain, upgrade and commission radio frequency (RF) telecommunications systems. These systems may include satellite and microwave, radio or television broadcasting, pay television, free to air television, radio frequency identification (RFID), mobile radio, cellular and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) networks.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan to conduct RF measurements

1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.2 Determine type of measurements required based on industry environment

1.3 Assess impact of conducting measurements on network and advise clients and appropriate person accordingly

1.4 Assess previous measurement data if available

2. Conduct RF measurements

2.1 Check that prescribed safety arrangements associated with RF radiation are in place; otherwise, take corrective action

2.2 Monitor work activity to ensure it meets site specifications, and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

2.3 Configure test equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.4 Conduct measurements according to planned requirements

2.5 Assess RF levels at occupational and non-occupational distances

2.6 Record all measurements and test configurations

3. Analyse measurement outcomes

3.1 Verify measurements against relevant standards and vendor specifications

3.2 Assess problems and variance for corrective action, and notify appropriate person according to enterprise procedures

3.3 Record processes and recommendations

4. Document measurement results

4.1 Complete client documentations

4.2 Notify client to obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and conduct radio frequency (RF) testing using appropriate equipment and instruments

measure, record and interpret test results

monitor work to meet related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

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:

discuss the principles and operation of the following

analog and digital modulation methods

logarithmic units

standard test procedures and test setups

transmitter and receiver architectures

discuss the principles of radio frequency (RF) operation including:

instrument and features and types

radiation hazards

safety practices.

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 – radio frequency networks field of work and include access to:

sites for RF measurements

a range of test equipment and items to test

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.

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

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan to conduct RF measurements

1.1 Arrange access to site according to required procedure

1.2 Determine type of measurements required based on industry environment

1.3 Assess impact of conducting measurements on network and advise clients and appropriate person accordingly

1.4 Assess previous measurement data if available

2. Conduct RF measurements

2.1 Check that prescribed safety arrangements associated with RF radiation are in place; otherwise, take corrective action

2.2 Monitor work activity to ensure it meets site specifications, and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

2.3 Configure test equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications

2.4 Conduct measurements according to planned requirements

2.5 Assess RF levels at occupational and non-occupational distances

2.6 Record all measurements and test configurations

3. Analyse measurement outcomes

3.1 Verify measurements against relevant standards and vendor specifications

3.2 Assess problems and variance for corrective action, and notify appropriate person according to enterprise procedures

3.3 Record processes and recommendations

4. Document measurement results

4.1 Complete client documentations

4.2 Notify client to obtain sign off

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and conduct radio frequency (RF) testing using appropriate equipment and instruments

measure, record and interpret test results

monitor work to meet related work health and safety (WHS) requirements and work practices.

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:

discuss the principles and operation of the following

analog and digital modulation methods

logarithmic units

standard test procedures and test setups

transmitter and receiver architectures

discuss the principles of radio frequency (RF) operation including:

instrument and features and types

radiation hazards

safety practices.

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 – radio frequency networks field of work and include access to:

sites for RF measurements

a range of test equipment and items to test

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.

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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Arrange access to site according to required procedure 
Determine type of measurements required based on industry environment 
Assess impact of conducting measurements on network and advise clients and appropriate person accordingly 
Assess previous measurement data if available 
Check that prescribed safety arrangements associated with RF radiation are in place; otherwise, take corrective action 
Monitor work activity to ensure it meets site specifications, and relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 
Configure test equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Conduct measurements according to planned requirements 
Assess RF levels at occupational and non-occupational distances 
Record all measurements and test configurations 
Verify measurements against relevant standards and vendor specifications 
Assess problems and variance for corrective action, and notify appropriate person according to enterprise procedures 
Record processes and recommendations 
Complete client documentations 
Notify client to obtain sign off 

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