Required skills

communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of clients and staff to promote awareness and action on radio communications issues

information technology skills for word processing using statistical data and desktop research

literacy skills to write reports using standard formats and to read and interpret a range of technical and legal information

oral presentation skills required for legal settings

problem solving skills to respond to typical challenges encountered in different radio communications monitoring situations

research and analysis skills to gather and interpret technical data

safety skills to operate equipment and vehicles

technical skills to

operate receiving equipment antenna systems remote monitoring systems and workplace equipment

operate direction finding equipment

use HF VHF UHF and microwave receiving techniques

use triangulation techniques

Required knowledge

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on monitoring of radio communications signals

specifics of what constitutes an offence

responses for noncompliance

environmental requirements

privacy issues

specific OHS requirements that impact on monitoring in terms of safety of self and public safety

RF personal protective equipment

EMR at RF transmission sites

building site induction requirements

environmental conditions

specific monitoring procedures for radio communications and relevant organisational policies and procedures

characteristics of different environments and workplaces where monitoring takes place

radio communications systems used in the relevant work context

specific issues related to antenna performance

directivity

gain

height

effects of cable attenuation and impedance mismatch

effects of ionosphere

HF propagation

warning fadeout solar flares

ionospheric prediction service IPS

modulation methods AM FM and digital formats

field strength surveys and EMR measurements

propagation properties of terrain

RF awareness

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

plan and conduct radio communications signals monitoring activities under general direction in a range of different contexts

comply with site risk control OHS environmental quality and communication requirements

apply knowledge of appropriate procedures and techniques for efficient and effective preparation and operation including calibration maintenance and commissioning of instruments and field equipment appropriate to a communications environment site

respond effectively to different challenges and operational requirements for monitoring including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which monitoring may be conducted

use of monitoring and testing equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impact on monitoring activities

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 carrying out monitoring activities

review of monitoring reports completed by the candidate for different sites and equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislation and monitoring procedures

review of the candidate responses to a range of different situations likely to be encountered when conducting monitoring activities

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTRFNA Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTRFN4095A Conduct radio frequency measurements

ICTCMPA Undertake radio communications site audit

ICTCMP5176A Undertake radio communications site audit.

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:

Hazards may include:

Triggers may relate to:

Monitoring activities may include or relate to:

Responsibilities may relate to the roles of:

Procedures may include:

Resources and equipment may include:

Risk management strategies may relate to:

Action may include:

Collection methods may include:

Records may include: