Required skills

communication skills to liaise with customer on operational and site matters

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation including antenna specifications and test equipment manuals

numeracy skills to

determine look angles from charts or by calculation

evaluate different types of technical data

interpret results

take radio frequency RF measurements

planning and organisation skills to arrange site access

safety awareness skills to

apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and occupational health and safety OHS standards

work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to

assemble antenna according to plans

physically align antenna

strip prepare and terminate single dual triple and quad shield coaxial cable

use hand and power tools and operate test equipment

use multimeter to test coaxial cable

use signal level meter or spectrum analyser

Required knowledge

antenna

directivity

front to back ratio

operation of parabolic reflector and feedhorn

optimum placement

pattern

polarisation

bit error ratio BER

coaxial cable types and properties

electromagnetic waves

absorption by trees and buildings

awareness of exposure to electromagnetic radiation EMR

reflection

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on antenna installation

modulation

bandwidth

individual spectrum shape of digital satellite television signals

modulation error ratio MER

RF spectrum

terminology related to bands used for satellite broadcasting C S L Ku Ka bands

satellite antenna product knowledge

signal level expressed in dBuV units

specific OHS requirements that impact on the installation of satellite antenna equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

assemble install align and test a satellite antenna according to plans and specifications and site specific safety requirements

conduct performance tests according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise guidelines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

suitable site for satellite antenna installation

range of antennas and cables currently used in industry

range of general and test equipment required for satellite antenna installation and testing

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate installing a satellite receiving antenna given the satellite details and the satellite antenna coordinates

direct observation of the candidate preparing securing and connecting a cable to the satellite antenna

direct observation of appropriate signal performance measurement and adjustment of azimuth elevation and polarisation alignment

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTRFNA Install a terrestrial antenna

ICTRFN2164A Install a terrestrial antenna

ICTDREA Install digital reception equipment

ICTDRE3156A Install digital reception equipment.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Safety issues may refer to:

Tools and equipment may include:

Details of satellite may include:

Satellite antenna location may include:

Look angles may refer to:

Suitable position may include:

Coaxial cable may include:

Initial antenna azimuth, elevation and polarisation may be set according to:

Test equipment may include:

Optimise the signal may refer to:

Performance tests may include: