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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan to conduct RF measurements
   • 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
2. Conduct RF measurements
   • 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
3. Analyse measurement outcomes
   • 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
4. Document measurement results
   • Complete client documentations
   • Notify client to obtain sign off

Performance Evidence

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.

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

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