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UEEEC0068
Troubleshoot communication systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot communications systems.

It includes fault finding and repairing communications systems. It also includes working safely, interpreting circuit diagrams, applying logical fault-finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing, and completing the necessary service documentation.

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

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Evidence Required

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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

analysing and interpreting measurement results

applying fundamental knowledge in finding faults efficiently

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

checking tools and test equipment forcorrect operation and safety

consulting with relevant stakeholders regarding the nature of the problem and impacts of work to diagnose and repair

dealing with unplanned situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

demonstrating signal testing and signal analysis

demonstratingthe making of relevant adjustments

dismantling and reassembling equipment as required

finding and repairing faults in communications system

identifying faulty components and replacing components without damage

making relevant measurements and calculations

providing written justification for the repairs

selecting and using relevant radio frequency (RF) test equipment

selecting appropriate components and/or materials for the repairs

using methodical fault-finding techniques.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

measurement techniques to verify system performance and signal quality of analogue and digital signals, including parameters such as bit error rate and inter-symbol interference.

methods to reduce effects of spurious emissions, harmonics, over-modulation and intermodulation distortion (IMD) on the radio frequency (RF) spectrum

modulation and demodulation techniques, including complex modulation schemes, e.g. multiple-input/multiple-output (MiMo) and spread-spectrum

RF and intermediate frequency (IF) amplifier principles

RF filtering principles, including quality (Q), bandwidth and typical filter types

RF safety precautions

RF signal generation and conversion principles

receiver operating principles and characteristics, including practical troubleshooting and test techniques

regulatory and technical requirements for efficient RF spectrum access

relevant industry standards, codes of practice and regulations

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

transmitter operating principles and characteristics, including practical troubleshooting and test techniques.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or suitable simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to finding and repairing faults in communication systems

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

analysing and interpreting measurement results

applying fundamental knowledge in finding faults efficiently

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

checking tools and test equipment forcorrect operation and safety

consulting with relevant stakeholders regarding the nature of the problem and impacts of work to diagnose and repair

dealing with unplanned situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

demonstrating signal testing and signal analysis

demonstratingthe making of relevant adjustments

dismantling and reassembling equipment as required

finding and repairing faults in communications system

identifying faulty components and replacing components without damage

making relevant measurements and calculations

providing written justification for the repairs

selecting and using relevant radio frequency (RF) test equipment

selecting appropriate components and/or materials for the repairs

using methodical fault-finding techniques.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

measurement techniques to verify system performance and signal quality of analogue and digital signals, including parameters such as bit error rate and inter-symbol interference.

methods to reduce effects of spurious emissions, harmonics, over-modulation and intermodulation distortion (IMD) on the radio frequency (RF) spectrum

modulation and demodulation techniques, including complex modulation schemes, e.g. multiple-input/multiple-output (MiMo) and spread-spectrum

RF and intermediate frequency (IF) amplifier principles

RF filtering principles, including quality (Q), bandwidth and typical filter types

RF safety precautions

RF signal generation and conversion principles

receiver operating principles and characteristics, including practical troubleshooting and test techniques

regulatory and technical requirements for efficient RF spectrum access

relevant industry standards, codes of practice and regulations

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

transmitter operating principles and characteristics, including practical troubleshooting and test techniques.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or suitable simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to finding and repairing faults in communication systems

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified obtained 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out communications systems work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 
 
 

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