Required skills

communication skills to provide advice and guidance to others or to seek assistance

literacy skills to read and interpret manuals specifications relevant enterprise policy and documentation

negotiation skills to enable interaction with site owner and organisations or individuals who may be affected by an outage

numeracy skills to

evaluate different types of technical data

interpret results

setup and check that equipment is calibrated

take RF measurements

planning and organisational skills to organise and prepare installation resources

problem solving skills to respond to typical antenna installation challenges

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to all safety requirements

technical skills to

operate a range of specialised radio communications equipment

perform diagnostic procedures

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

current industry practice for antenna installation including

earthing

lightning protection

detailed knowledge of procedures and equipment required for

antenna sweep testing to measure return loss

measurement of distance to fault

measurement of feedline insertion loss

measurement of forward and reflected RF power

features of instrument and equipment test methods and performance requirements

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on operation and testing of radio communications antennas and equipment

overview knowledge of antennas and feedlines

RF awareness electromagnetic radiation EMR standards and specific OHS requirements that impact on the use and testing of radio communications instruments and equipment

suitability of antennas to withstand extreme environments

typical issues and challenges that occur in telecommunications antenna installations

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

conduct installation of a communications antenna according to plans and specifications

assess hazard levels at an RF site and apply knowledge of safety precautions for self fellow workers and the public at large

mount antenna connect transmission line and physically align antenna

use appropriate test equipment to perform a return loss sweep measurement or a measurement of forward and reflected power on at least two different antenna systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site for antenna installation

range of antennas and feedlines currently used in industry

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

Methods 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 directional communications antenna and adjusting its alignment

direct observation of the candidate preparing securing and connecting a coaxial transmission line or waveguide to the antenna under test

review of sweep test reports completed by the candidate for two different antenna types

oral or written questioning of candidate to assess knowledge of antenna installation practices

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTRFNA Install mobile telecommunication in motor vehicles

ICTRFN3070A Install mobile telecommunication in motor vehicles.

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

Legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Radio Communication Site Management Book (RCSMB) may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Other antennas may include:

Antenna system may include:

Feedline may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Polarisation may include:

Lightning protection systems may include:

Align may refer to:

Performance tests may include: