Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical operational and commercial matters

literacy skills to

interpret technical documentation

write final reports in required format

numeracy skills to

convert decibel gain values to ratios

evaluate and calculate effective isotropic radiated power EIRP

evaluate different types of technical data

interpret results

planning and organisational skills to

plan prioritise and monitor own work

coordinate teamwork with others

problem solving and contingency management skills to adapt requirements of particular sites and customers and modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

research skills to examine and evaluate antenna patterns specifications and data and be able to synthesise antenna systems from commercially available products

spatial skills to interpret and convert between twodimensional and threedimensional antenna patterns

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail

Required knowledge

antenna and propagation theory and industry practice

antenna array theory

transmission line theory and industry practice

specific issues related to antenna installations and the creation of particular radiation patterns

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

select an antenna system

justify and document antenna system selection

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

antenna resources such as manufacturers data sheets specifications and catalogues

transmission line resources such as manufacturers data sheets specifications and catalogues

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 evaluating and selecting suitable antenna systems

review of reports completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the selection of a radio communications antenna

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTRFNA Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFNA Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots

ICTRFN5179A Evaluate and analyse radio frequency signal coverage plots.

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

Antenna system may include:

Antenna requirements may include:

Feedline requirements may include:

Appropriate persons may include: